Born on August 11, Slique Jay Adams (formally known as Slique) is a balladeer that hails from both the south and west sides of Chicago. Growing up first on the west side and then moving onto the south side, Slique began his love for music at an early age. Music runs in his genes as his dad was a multi-talented musician and had an r&b/gospel band with Jay’s aunts and uncles. His great-grandmother was also a singer so it was inevitable that he too would follow along in that musically gifted path.
He speaks about relationships through song; the experience of falling in and out of love exudes through his rhythm & ghetto soul flavor. As a prolific songwriter and versatile producer and performer, Slique Jay Adams is an emerging sensation in a generation filled solely with rap and pop. His incredible talent is second to none and his gifted ability won’t allow his music to be locked into one genre or sound of music. Being from Chicago, he has a great feel for his city and you can hear it in his music. His vibe is a harmonious blend of rhythm, blues, soul, gospel, pop, dance and hip-hop that fills the void in a generation that has yet to experience true love through music.
In May of 2009, Slique’s debut album “Rhythm & Ghetto Soul” (distributed by EMI in the U.S.), garnered a top 20 single entitled “Your Body” with over 15,000 BDS spins. Priding himself in his live performances with his 8 piece band, Slique Jay Adams popularity has broadened and he has performed at The Urban Network Conference in California, R&B Live (Los Angeles), Stevie Wonder & KJLH Annual MLK Day Parade & Concert In The Park and Jamie Foxx’s Satellite “The Foxx Hole”, Radio One’s WPHI, WRNB & WPPZ - Philadelphia’s Music Conference. Jay’s musical experience extends to a performance in the Teddy Pendergrass Legendary Tribute for an all-star audience including honorees Patti Labelle, Boys II Men, Jamie Foxx and Yolanda Adams.
Additionally, Slique Jay Adams has performed at WGPR (Detroit) “Warm Summer Night Event with KJon, WGCI/ V103 (Chicago) Black Women’s Expo with Charlie Wilson, KJon, Ruben Studdard, Avant and Steve Harvey. Slique’s musical performances also include events with Tank, Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Avery Sunshine, K. Michelle, Keke Wyatt, Charleston, South Carolina’s Funk Fest with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Bobby Brown, Doug E. Fresh, Al B. Sure, Guy and blues legends Willie Clayton and Bobby Rush. There’s also a classic video of Slique and R. Kelly singing “ A change is gone come” that has millions of internet views and is still trending to this day.
Slique’s smash hit “Your Body” and songs “Addicted” , “Sexy Wit It” and “So good”, received radio support in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Milwaukee, Mississippi, Sirius & XM Satellite radio, Music Choice and internet radio. Slique also has several viral social media videos with over 3 million views. Slique has received generous support from the Steppers community and his music is available on all digital outlets including iTunes, Rhapsody, Spotify,Tidal and Amazon. Slique also was awarded Best male vocalist and Chicago Artist of the year in 2013 and 2015. Slique Jay Adams musical prowess has allowed him to write and produce for several artists. When asked what music meant him, he replied,” Music is about remembering a moment”. Slique Jay Adams wants to be known as a versatile artist who makes music for the world. His family inspires him daily, but it is God that inspires him the most.
