Patrick Adams
Born(1950-03-17)March 17, 1950
Harlem, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 72)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
GenresDisco, soul, R&B, funk, boogie
OccupationsRecord producer
Music arranger
Composer
Years active1970s–2000s
LabelsP&P Records

Patrick Peter Owen Adams (March 17, 1950 – June 22, 2022) was an American music arranger and record producer. He earned 32 gold and platinum records.[1]

Career

He was known primarily for his production, songwriting and engineering work on the New York-based Salsoul Records, Prelude Records and major record labels as well as his associations with various recording artists such as Black Ivory (1970s),[2][3] Inner Life, Jocelyn Brown,[4] Loleatta Holloway, R. Kelly, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Salt-N-Pepa, Leroy Burgess, Caress, The Universal Robot Band, Logg, Phreek, and Musique.[5] In addition, Adams worked with rap, hip-hop/R&B and dance/club acts such as Coolio, Cathy Dennis, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, R. Kelly, Eric B. & Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa,[3] Shades of Love and together with Gregory Carmichael at the studio-based disco unit Bumblebee Unlimited, the producer of Lady bug in 1978.[6]

He owned and operated PAPMUS (Patrick Adams Productions Music) in New York City.[7]

Personal life

Adams was one of three children born in Harlem, New York to Fince and Rose Adams; his father was a merchant seaman.[8][7] He had two natural children; two daughters (C. Joi Sanchez and Tira Adams) and a step-son (Malcolm A. Holmes), though he never married.[8] Adams died on June 22, 2022, in Manhattan, from cancer, at age 72.[8][9]

Discography

Albums

Songs

Production credits:(selected)

References

  1. ^ Joffe, Justin (May 12, 2017). "Legendary Producer Patrick Adams Has Priceless Advice for Aspiring Artists". The New York Observer. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Washington, Rico. "Leroy Burgess is the crowned king of boogie". Archived from the original on July 14, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Locker, Melissa (May 9, 2017). "Patrick Adams: the 'underground disco' super-producer whom DJs still adore". The Guardian. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Hoskyns, Barney (January 3, 2008). "Disco's Secret Master: Patrick Adams". eMusic Magazine. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  5. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/17034-Bumblebee-Unlimited
  7. ^ a b Hogan, Ed. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Risen, Clay (June 26, 2022). "Patrick Adams, Master of New York's Underground Disco Scene, Dies at 72". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  9. ^ Rizik, Chris (June 22, 2022). "Disco and R&B pioneer Patrick Adams dies at age 72". SoulTracks. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Allmusic: Inner Life – Awards". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2024.

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