Adrian Meeks

Bio: Adrian Meeks Adrian Meeks was born and raised in Buffalo New York, where he spent his childhood developing his skills as a self-taught musician, playing both drums and keyboard. As a young musician, Meeks took his gift seriously after Entertainment Lawyer Leroy Johnson who was also brother to the late "Punk Funk" superstar Rick James called him to his East Buffalo Mansion for a meeting about his talent. Meeks would later sign under Johnson's Management Company along with co-manager Joe Brown. Being only 16 years of age at the time, Meeks admits to not really having the discipline or focus for Major Industry success. It was later after moving to Atlanta GA in 1989 that Meeks realized his gifts could make room for him. After making the transition in 1990 the young songwriter/producer found himself in the company of prolific producers such as Dallas Austin and Kayo West of Baby Face famed group "The Deal", and that is when the business of music struck a nerve. Adrian Meeks would shortly after advance in his career, discovering young talents such as Darryl Allen of the Group MISTA and develop a dynamic singer named Danelle Jones whom Meeks was responsible of signing to a development deal with ARISTA Records under the direction of then Senior VP Gerry Griffith, where he would soon after heading that department. Being only 19 at the time there was no question about the young emerging Executive's ear and ability to seek out a major label worthy talent. Meeks has gone on to work with Major Production outfits such as Dallas Austin Recording Projects (DARP Inc.), Morris Day Entertainment, and Artist Factory. And inked a distribution partnership with EMPIRE in December of 2017. His Song Source Music Group imprint provides full-scale label services ranging from targeted FM Radio campaigns to global music touring and Artist Management. Adrian Meeks resume spans over 28 years in the music industry and speaks for itself. He maintains a roster of ultra-dynamic, emerging, and major platinum plus musical talents under his SSMG Imprint. Meeks has led his Artist to consistent chart-topping success, and is a recipient several awards, and has been named 2020 Radio & Records "Music Executive Professional" of the year. Also receiving a Proclamation from the City of Atlanta, for his two decades of service in Atlanta's Entertainment Community. Some of the current Artists Meeks has released under his SSMG label includes Diamonique Jackson, who has Billboard and Top 40 chart topping success, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee MC Brainz, Darryl Allen of MISTA, The Legendary R&B Crooner Tony Terry, and Dave Tolliver of 90's Platinum selling group Men At Large to name a few.