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Adam H. (Hurstfield) born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Adam H. started his career as a recording artist on such labels at ‘‘BMG, ‘‘Polygram, and ‘‘Universal Music''.

In his 19th year in the music industry, Adam H. has worn several ‘hats’ in the entertainment industry. Starting as a recording artist with International songs on labels including BMG, Polygram, and Universal Music, Adam H. has graduated to Producer and Music Executive. Adam H. has Written and Produced numerous tracks, including recent chart topping singles for artists including Elise Estrada, JahFus,Ray J, Ne-Yo, Emmalyn Estrada, Rosette, Marika Siewert, Di’Ja, Live On Arrival, & The 2009 Juno Hall Of Fame inductees, Loverboy.

EARLY LIFE

As a former Recording Artist, Adam H. climbed the international charts with such songs as ‘Shining Star’ featuring The Manhattans, ‘Feel Good’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Everytime’ featuring George Clinton with whom he received a nomination for ‘Best Urban/R&B Single Of the Year’ at the West Coast Music Awards, and ‘Push It Up’ which won Adam H. the ‘Best Dance Single Of The Year’ award in 1999. Upon his arrival to the American market, Adam H. was embraced by critics from coast to coast with major reviews including HITS and Billboard Magazine. Adam H. went on to form and produce the group ‘NewSchool’ which created several notable songs including; ‘Back In The Day’, ‘Misunderstood’, ‘The Sweetest Christmas’, and ‘Alright’ released via Universal Music.

PRESENT

Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of RockSTAR Music Corp, an International Music and Media Company including; a Record Label, Artist Management Firm, a Radio Promotion-Marketing Publicity division, Recording Studios and RockSTAR Music Technologies which includes a direct iTunes distribution channel.

In its fourth year of operations, RockSTAR Music Corp. has gone on to become the ‘it’ Record Company in Canada, with a nomination for ‘Record Label Of The Year’ at The 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards, and famous for continuously releasing a string of hit songs that can be heard countless times on radio stations across Canada as well as videos on Much Music. RockSTAR Music Corp. has led their roster of Artists to the top of The Billboard Canadian Charts and on stadium tours with artists including The Backstreet Boys, Rihanna, 50 Cent, Nelly, Lady Gaga, Jesse McCartney, Enrique Iglesias, and Girlicious. Adam H. also manages 2009 Juno Award nominee/2009 two time MMVA nominee and 2008 CMA Emerging Artist of the Year Elise Estrada.

BACKGROUND

As a Producer and songwriter, Adam H. has a list of credits on labels including Universal, BMG, and Polygram, and owns a state-of-the-art recording studio in his native Vancouver, Canada. From R&B to Pop to Rock, Adam H. has worked with many of the industries most recognizable names, including Stevie Washington (Slave, Aurra, Ohio Players), The BananaToons (Kelly Rowland, Jessica Simpson, 98 Degrees, The Corrs), and SA Trackworks (Laura Pausini, O Town, Stacie Orrico), and has written and produced songs for artists domestically including Elise Estrada, JahFus, Ray J., Ne-Yo, George Clinton, The Manhattans, Def Leppard, Di’ja, Bianca, Marika Siewert, Sy’Rai, Emmalyn Estrada, Jake White, and The 2009 Juno Hall Of Fame inductees, Loverboy.

INTERNATIONAL

Internationally, Adam H. has recently written for artists which including Elin (Universal-Germany), Sarah Burgess (American Idol-19 Entertainment USA), BoA, Miho Fukahara (Sony-Japan), TVXQ, Girls Generation, Super Junior, & Korea’s #1 selling CD/Artist Of The Year, Lee Hyori (M-NET-Korea).

OTHER

During late 2009 and early 2010 Adam H. has been involved with the filming of the Sony Picture Film sequel of "Beverly Hills Ninja II" entitled “Dancing Ninja” starring David Hasselhoff, Lucas Grabeel and Elise Estrada as co-producer and music supervisor slated for release mid-2010. Adam H., along with his brother Bert recently bought a Los Angeles night club named HAUTE, formerly Club Apple, in West Hollywood California.

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Artists:

Elise Estrada, JahFus, Ray J., Ne-Yo, George Clinton, The Manhattans, Def Leppard, Bianca, Marika Siewert, Sy’Rai, Emmalyn Estrada, Jake, White, Loverboy,Di’Ja.

Artist Singles - Written International

Elin (Universal-Germany),Sarah Burgess (American Idol-29 Entertainment USA),BoA, Miho Fukahara (Sony-Japan),TVXQ Girls Generation, Super Junior, Lee Hyori (M-NET-Korea)

Discography

NewSchool (Group): ‘Back In The Day’, ‘Misunderstood’, ‘The Sweetest Christmas’, and ‘Alright’

Nominations

Best Urban/R&B Single Of the Year at West Coast Music Awards, Best Dance Single Of The Year - "Push It Up", Best Urban/R&B Artist Of The Year at the upcoming 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards, Di’Ja

Awards

Best Pop/Dance Single Of The Year at The West Coast Music Awards,Favourite Pop Artist/Group at The 2007 CMW Awards, Best New Artist or Group (Rhythmic/Dance/Urban/R&B) at The 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards, BDS 20,000 Spins Award

Tours

The Backstreet Boys,Rihanna,50 Cent,Lady Gaga,Jesse McCartney,Enrique Iglesias,Girlicious

Other

Sony Film’s "Beverly Hills Ninja II" (Co-Producer and Music Supervisor),"HAUTE" in West Hollywood - Nightclub/Restaurant/Lounge

External Links

RockSTAR Music Corp. []

The HitMakers[]

Elise Estrada []

Toen Wave Media []

HighBeam []

Vancouver Sun[]

Asian Pacific Post[]