"It's amazing to watch kids overcome... Give a young person a challenge and watch them rise to the challenge right front of your eyes." Henry Robertson
Music is a universal language that connects generations, and today's episode of the Better Call Daddy Show is a testament to that truth.
Join Reena Friedman Watts as she dives into a soulful conversation with the dynamic father-son duo, Adam Emil and Henry Robertson.
From R&B rhythms to family harmonies, this episode explores the profound influence of music on personal and familial bonds.
Adam Emil, an R&B artist with a new single "Enough," and his father, Henry Robertson, share their journey through music, family, and the lessons learned along the way.
Discover how Adam's upbringing, filled with melodies and rhythms, shaped his path in the music industry. Listen as Henry recounts his own musical memories and the joy of watching his son flourish in a field they both love.
The episode also touches on the challenges and triumphs of the music industry, as Adam discusses working with Grammy-winning producers and the evolution of music promotion in the digital age. From the magic of live performances to the camaraderie of a band, Adam and Henry offer insights into the art of collaboration and the importance of a supportive family in pursuing one's dreams.
(00:00) Each week I interview a guest, share the stories with my dad
(03:01) How many siblings do you have? I have an older sister and a younger brother
(04:57) Adam says music has always been a part of his life
(09:41) What would you tell people that have a love for music but are afraid of stage
(14:34) Sports helped me with problem solving, right? It has to apply to music
(17:03) You recently got to work with a Grammy winning producer, Fred Taylor Toxic
(19:36) Have you taken your family or your parents on any of these tours
(22:51) Which OG R&B song would you have liked to have made
(25:50) What are the biggest changes in promoting yourself today compared to when you started
(28:18) Can you talk about what happened when you were discovered on YouTube
(31:42) Me and Usher rap. Me and John Legend talk. Me and Quincy Jones talked
(33:20) Do you think that your relationship with God has contributed to your success
(35:43) Do you feel like you have pushed your kids into music or have they expressed their own interests
(37:27) If you put a talented producer behind them, it's gonna change the product
(39:07) Have you played with your voice and totally changed things in production
(41:45) Me and my business partner working on booking for next year
(42:27) You've been touring for eight years now
(43:36) There's free alcohol everywhere on tour and it's tempting. But you'll pay for it over time
(46:19) Adam says he felt like his dad was a mentor to him
(50:20) What about what it is he saw in you, the young preteen
(59:14) Better Call Daddy is a weekly podcast featuring parenting advice from better dads
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Connect with Adam Emil:
- Website: adamemil.com
- Instagram: @adamemil
Connect with Reena Friedman Watts:
- Website: bettercalldaddy.com
- LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts
- Twitter: @reenareena
- Instagram: @Reena Friedman Watts
- Instagram Podcast: @bettercalldaddypodcast
Join us for this heartfelt episode that reminds us of the power of music, the strength of family bonds, and the courage to pursue one's dreams. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves music and the stories behind the songs.
