Adonis Cross

I first came across Adonis Cross on Myspace about three or four years ago. At the time, he was practically begging fans to buy his cd's so that he could support himself. As the weeks progressed, the profit from his music was not enough and he soon began asking myspace friends if he could play in their garage or backyard, to prevent becoming homeless. I guess you could say he is the definition of a starving artist.

Cross' music is quite heartfelt. Mostly acoustic, his music is that of a singer-songwriter, fused with the emotional lyrics of the blues. At one point, Cross abandoned his musical career to pursue his career as a comedian. But to the happiness of his fans, he has once again returned to the music scene.

The lyrics of songs such as "Wizard of Flaws" and "Submission" are a true testament to honesty. Cross unfailingly releases his emotions through his words and melodies. Unfortunately, since the time I first came into contact with him, Adonis has produced very little new music. However, now that he is back on track, I can only hope that he will continue to pursue his dreams and keep making music that soothes the soul.

Favorite Songs: Submission, No Saint
Sounds Like: a black Elton John