Adrian Daniel

Adrian Daniels
BornAugust 25, 1990 (1990-08-25) (age 36)
Brooklyn, NY
Occupations
Years active2014-present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • vocals
  • acoustic guitar
Labels
Websitewww.adriandanielmusic.com
Websiteadriandanielmusic.com/

Adrian Nelson-Daniels (born August 25, 1990), better known by his stage name Adrian Daniel, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn, New York of African descent. Daniel has released five EPs and four albums: Fool (2014), Disillusions (2016), FLAWD (2018), and Nightwolf (2020). and Requiem. Daniel's music is described by BET and Okayplayer as Neo-Soul and Pop R&B

Early life

Daniel was born and grew up in East Flatbush and Brownsville, Brooklyn. He attended Boys and Girls High School and later transferred to Brownsville Academy. Daniel refers to his experience growing up in a Baptist church singing in the choir and as a young choreographer at the Harlem School of dance as influencing his music. Among his music influences is Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Lauren Hill, Kanye West.

Career

In September 2014, Daniel signed a record deal releasing his first official single from the FKKKING HIGH EP with Tommy Boy Entertainment. In February 2016, Daniel released "Devoted". In June 2016, Daniel released his first LP, Disillusions. with 1990 Records. In 2018, Daniel released FLAWD his second album. In 2020 during the covid pandemic, Daniel released Nightwolf his third full length album. In 2020 following the release of Nightwolf he was selected to perford at Madison Square Garden Uncovered Showcase. In 2022, Daniel released Requiem hi8s fourth album. He has toured overseas and in the U.S. including opening for Grammy nominated artists Louis the Child and Jidenna. In 2025, Daniel released Wolf Pack EP. Upon its release, Wolf Pack Vol 1 achieved initial digital download momentum, with peaks of #6 on the US iTunes New Albums R&B/Soul charts and #48 on the United Kingdom iTunes New Albums R&B/Soul, Pop. According to Songstats music analytics, as of 2026 its independent catalogue had succeeded 50 million streams and over 200 million views

Discography

LPs, EPs and Singles
TitleReleasedTypeChart position
FKKKING HIGH2014EP-
FOOL2014-
Euphoria2015-
PRIDE2015LP - Disillusion-
Devoted2016-
Havoc2018LP - FLAWD-
Open Up2018-
This City2018-
Deadly Attraction2018-
Near You2019 Single-
NightWolf2020LP#90 iTunes Global/US

Wolf Cry 2021 Single -

Midnight 2021 EP -

Reason 2021 Single -

Requiem 2022 Album -

You Slay Me 2022 Single -

51 Ways 2022 Single -

Crimson 2022 EP -

On & On 2023 Single -

Never Again 2024 Single -

Flamethrower 2024 Single -

Energy 2025 Single -

Pretty Lies 2025 Single -

Down 2025 Single -

Wolf Pack Vol 1 2025 EP -

What Is Forever 2026 Single -

Guest appearances
TitleReleasedTypeArtistLabel
Feel Me2019SingleNAWMSNAWMS
Lotta Praise2019AlbumRadamizPayDay Records

Endings Are Beginnings 2020 Single Moe Aly TGR Music Group

I'm a Mess 2020 Single Asiah -

Body 2021 Single Purpleheart Fire Years Records

51 Ways 2022 Single Durs,Blazy SpinTwist Records

No Love to Spare 2022 Album C. Henry -

Venom 2023 Album Angelicca -

Soul on Fire 2024 Single Purpleheart Fire Years Records

Soundtracks
TitleFilmDetails
Feel meKim's Convenience, Season 5 SoundtrackNetflix, Canadian Broadcast Network October 2020
90's GirlsFBoy Island Season 1 Episode 106HBO/MAX August 2021
Deadly AttractionFBoy Island Season 1 Episode 105HBO/MAX August 2021
Stuck in My WaysFBoy Island Season 1 Episode 110HBO/MAX August 2021

References

  1. ↑ "Neo-Soul 2020: 23 Contemporary Artists Pushing the Sound Forward - Okayplayer".
  2. ↑ Draughorne, Kenan (22 March 2018). "Meet Adrian Daniel, a 'Flawd' Alt-Soul Singer From Brooklyn". DJBooth. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  3. ↑ "Neo-Soul Lives On Through The Very Artists Responsible For Its Reinvention". Bet. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  4. ↑ Nelson, Keith (2019-08-26). "Neo-Soul 2020: 11 Artists Pushing the Sound Into the New Decade". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  5. ↑ "Adrian Daniel Is Bringing R&B Back with Style | Men's Tailored Casual Clothing, Sportswear and Accessories". thebkcircus.com. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  6. ↑ Israel, Yahdon (2018-04-10). "FLAWD and All: Adrian Daniel on Depression, Self-Love and New Album". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  7. ↑ "Adrian Daniel Sings For The Dedicated Lovers On "Devoted"". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  8. ↑ "Alt-Soul Singer Adrian Daniel Debuts His 'Disillusions' Album: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  9. ↑ "Adrian Daniel & Lo Release "F**king High" EP + "F**king High" VIDEO". allhiphop.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-23.
  10. ↑ "Adrian Daniel - Fool". AFROPUNK. November 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ https://saintheron.com/audio-adrian-daniel-euphoria/ [dead link]
  12. ↑ "OKP Premiere: Adrian Daniel Delivers On The Soulful New Cut "Pride"". Okayplayer. December 3, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Adrian Daniel Sings For The Dedicated Lovers On "Devoted"". The FADER.
  14. ↑ "New Music: Adrian Daniel - Havoc". May 23, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Brooklyn Native Adrian Daniel Tempts His Lady To 'Open Up' On New Evocative Single". October 6, 2017.
  16. 1 2 "The Austin 100: Adrian Daniel". NPR.org.
  17. ↑ "Adrian Daniel has a 'Deadly Attraction'". today was so yesterday | tmrw. January 26, 2018. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Adrian Daniel Shares His Inner "Night Wolf" : Brooklyn Roads". bkroads.net.
  19. ↑ Wolf Cry by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2021-09-08, retrieved 2026-10-03
  20. ↑ Midnight - EP by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2021-10-29, retrieved 2026-10-03
  21. ↑ Reasons by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-10-05, retrieved 2026-10-03
  22. ↑ Requiem by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-11-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  23. ↑ You Slay Me by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-02-17, retrieved 2026-10-03
  24. ↑ 51 Ways - Single by Durs, Blazy & Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-02-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  25. ↑ Crimson EP by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-04-08, retrieved 2026-10-03
  26. ↑ On & On - Single by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2023-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  27. ↑ On & On - Single by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2023-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  28. ↑ Flamethrower - Single by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2024-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  29. ↑ Pretty Lies - Single by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2025-10-22, retrieved 2026-10-03
  30. ↑ Wolf Pack - EP by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2025-12-12, retrieved 2026-10-03
  31. ↑ Down by Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2025-12-12, retrieved 2026-10-03
  32. ↑ Wolf Pack - EP by Adrian Daniel | Spotify, 2025-12-12, retrieved 2026-10-03
  33. ↑ What Is Forever - Single by Adrian Daniel | Spotify, 2026-07-30, retrieved 2026-10-03
  34. ↑ Endings Are Beginnings (feat. Adrian Daniel) - Single by Moe Aly on Apple Music, 2020-08-21, retrieved 2026-10-03
  35. ↑ I'm a Mess, 2020-06-17, retrieved 2026-10-03
  36. ↑ Body (feat. Adrian Daniel) - Single by Purpleheart on Apple Music, 2021-03-23, retrieved 2026-10-03
  37. ↑ 51 Ways - Single by Durs, Blazy & Adrian Daniel on Apple Music, 2022-02-25, retrieved 2026-10-03
  38. ↑ No Love to Spare (feat. Adrian Daniel) - Single by C. Henry on Apple Music, 2022-09-02, retrieved 2026-10-03
  39. ↑ Venom (feat. Adrian Daniel) by Angelicca on Apple Music, 2023-05-24, retrieved 2026-10-03
  40. ↑ Apple Music 上Purpleheart的专辑《Soul On Fire (feat. Adrian Daniel) - Single》 (in Chinese), 2024-08-30, retrieved 2026-10-03