Following the release of his mixtape Weak After Next Reloaded, Oakland crooner Adrian Marcel releases the video for his latest single “Pieces.” The black and white video features a brokenhearted Adrian riding Oakland’s BART system. Watch his new video up top. With his infectious single “Trap Queen” sitting at number three on the Billboard Hot […]

There’s nothing worse than being in a relationship with a liar. On the heels of releasing Fifty Shades of Adrian: Unplugged acoustic mixtape, Bay Area crooner Adrian Marcel releases a brand new video for his heartfelt ballad “Liar.” Adrian can be seen singing to a young lady who’s lying to her man about their relationship. […]

R&B newcomer Adrian Marcel is heating up the charts with his Sage The Gemini-assisted single “2 A.M.” The Oakland native has been singing since he could talk, but received his big break when the legendary Raphael Saadiq heard his music and fell in love with his voice. The Oakland connection eventually led to Raphael executive producing his 7 […]

Mack Wilds and Pusha T’s smooth new single, the “My Crib (Remix),” is just one of many gems off BET’s upcoming Music Matters Compilation Vol. 1. The new album features material from both music’s rising and established stars, including Miguel, J. Cole, Melanie Fiona, Marsha Ambrosius and Big Sean—just to name a few. BET’s Music Compilation Vol. 1. […]

In an over-saturated music industry, there’s nothing better than new talent that has something fresh to offer. Last night SOB’s hosted BET’s Music Matters Showcase featuring this year’s ‘best of the best,’ and, all cliches aside, the group of talent chosen truly represents this year’s best of the best. The line-up included Curtis Fields, Adrian […]

If you’re a loyal reader of GlobalGrind, then you know we’re always featuring the new blood. Only if they’re good, though. And this kid Adrian Marcel is good. Plus, he has a major co-sign. The kid just dropped the video for “My Life,” his latest single. Now, remember when we mentioned cosign? The song was produced […]

Adrian Marcel is a storyteller. He makes beautiful music and he without a doubt knows exactly what you’ve been through. His speaking voice is just as smooth as his singing voice, and he’s “hella” sweet [as my ode to his hometown in the Bay Area.] You can tell from his records, but even more so […]

If you haven’t heard of Adrian Marcel, and you’re a fan of R&B music, well, you’re welcome. This Raphael Saadiq-co-signed singer hails from the Bay Area – East Oakland, CA, to be exact, and all I have to say is, I think Raphael got himself a winner. I first heard of Adrian when I was […]