Flynn Adam
| Flynn Adam | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Flynn Adam Atkins |
| Also known as | Flynn, FLYNN, Flynn Adam |
| Born | August 3, 1973 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/Songwriter/Producer |
| Instruments | Ensoniq ASR-10, Korg MS2000, Vocals |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels |
Eartube Empire (1997-2004) Illect Records (2004) Gotee Records (2009-2010) Flynn Adam Records (2010–present) |
| Associated acts |
LA Symphony Rootbeer |
| Website | www.flynn-adam.com |
Flynn Adam Atkins (born August 3,[1] 1973)[2] is an American producer/singer/rapper originating from Los Angeles, California. He is currently independent and has released a new EP titled Bang the Drums. Flynn Adam has also been featured numerous times on RadioU and TVU for his music video, "Such a Time," and is an active member of the hip hop music duo Rootbeer. He was also a member of famed Christian hip-hop group LA Symphony which is currently on hiatus.
Albums and EPs
Memoirs EP
In 1996, Flynn Adam created Eartube Empire to release his first EP titled Memoirs under the name Flynn Adam Atkins.[3]
Louder
After releasing Memoirs, Flynn Adam Atkins released his first full-length studio album titled Louder in 1997. It was re-released in 2003.[4]
Burnt Out
In 2000, Flynn Adam Atkins went under the name, "Flynn" and released the album Burnt Out on the Microcker label.[5] The album cover was designed like a giant matchbook.
In Like Flynn
In 2004, Flynn signed to ILLECT Recordings and released the experimental hip hop album, In Like Flynn.[6]
Gotee Records releases
After five years of near inactivity with his solo work mainly due to time involved with LA Symphony, Flynn came back as Flynn Adam and released three digital EPs within the same year, which included three music videos, along with one hard copy album which included a compilation of the three EPs. In January, Flynn Adam released the digital EP, Such a Time, including the title track and matching music video which became almost instant hits on RadioU and TVU. Within just more than two months, Flynn Adam released another digital-only EP titled Dishes and another titled Adios. In May 2009, a hard compilation of the three EPs was released called 500,000 Boomin' Watts and was available only from the Gotee Records online store or from Flynn Adams official store.
Bang the Drums EP
In April 2010, Flynn posted a picture of a new EP cover and song on his myspace called "Bang the Drums". On May 19, Flynn announced that his new EP would be released on May 25, 2010.
Discography
Albums
| Released | Title | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Louder | Eartube Empire |
| 2000 | BurntOut | Eartube Empire |
| May 4, 2004 | In Like Flynn | ILLECT Recordings |
EPs
| Released | Title | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Memoirs | Eartube Empire |
| January 27, 2009 | Such a Time | Gotee Records |
| March 31, 2009 | Dishes | Gotee Records |
| May 26, 2009 | Adios | Gotee Records |
| May 26, 2009 | 500,000 Boomin' Watts | Gotee Records |
| May 25, 2010 | Bang the Drums | Flynn Adam Records |
References
- ↑ Flynn Adam (flynnadam) (August 3, 2009). "Yes it's true... Today is my birthday.". Twitter. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ Intelius. "Flynn A Atkins in the United States". Intelius. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com: Flynn Adam Atkins, "Memoirs EP" Review Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com Flynn Adam Atkins, "Louder" Review Retrieved June 19, 2009.
- ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com Flynn, "BurntOut" Review Retrieved June 19, 2009
- ↑ Jesusfreakhideout.com Flynn, In Like Flynn Review Retrieved June 19, 2009