Artist Spotlight: Singer & CEO Chadd Black Interview
Written By: Philip Johnson
Photo: Demarcus Adams
Where are you from?
Houston, Texas Baby! Born & Raised.
You just released your debut album: ‘Black Hearts Don’t Break’! Talk to us about the inspiration for this groovy R&B album.
BHDB started off as a 3 Song EP that really took on a life of its own once I started the recording process. I had lost count of how many records I had been writing and recording and my producer started asking “Well, what about this record we did and what about this one?” lol Long story short, I found a place for them all and this became the album and experience that it is as you’re hearing it today.
CLICK HERE to stream ‘Black Hearts Don’t Break’!
Your company, The 713 Agency, is also your management. How does knowing the business side of music help you as an artist?
I actually took time away from recording music to LEARN the music business due to several bad business deals prior to my decision to temporality retire from being in the spotlight. I submerged myself in all that happens behind the scenes and launched “The 713 Agency”, A Full Service Management Firm that consists of a team of handpicked industry professionals who have help to relaunch my career!
Your 5th song on the album, ‘Summer Body’, is featuring Paul Wall. What was it like working with Paul Wall?
Graphic: Michael Todd Thomas Jr.
Ah! It’s Paul Wall Baby! The Ice Man! Lol Working with Paul was a H Town Dream Come True! He’s a legend , super solid and consistent at what he does. It was so cool and an honor to have him apart of my record! CLICK HERE to stream ‘Summer Body’!
Describe your R&B/Soul style and its inspiration.
I explore different sounds, You’ll hear that no track sounds alike on “BHDB”. I’m not intimated by any Genre of music.
What artists do you hope to make music with in the future?
I would love to work with Missy Elliot, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé. I believe it’ll happen. :)
What are your favorite songs from ‘Black Hearts Don’t Break’?
My Favorite Record on “BHDB” is definitely “Middle Of The Night”. It challenged me the most as an artist.
Who produced your album?
Eric L King Jr produced BHDB. He’s incredible.
What do you hope to accomplish with your music career?
My prayer is that “Chadd Black” , the artist and man continues to get the opportunity to create the soundtrack to people’s lives in real time. I go into detail on my record “Watch Who You Trust” ;) Stream my baby, “Black Hearts Don’t Break” today.