Some artists find music. Others are born into it. For Drew Adams, known in the industry as Drew Montana, music was not a choice. It was a constant presence. Growing up in West Los Angeles, he was raised on a soundtrack of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Jay Z, and an endless stream of artists whose voices shaped the soul of American music. Their influence was more than background noise. It was blueprint, inspiration, and early education.
What many did not realize was that while Drew absorbed these sounds, he was quietly developing a dream he had not yet spoken out loud.
A Foundation Built on Work, Not Wishes
Long before studios or stages were part of his life, discipline already was.
From the age of five, Drew dedicated himself to basketball with a level of determination rare for his age. When he decided at nine years old that he wanted to make the all star team, he trained every single day for hours until he became the player every coach wanted. That relentless drive followed him through recreation leagues, middle school, and high school.
But beneath the athlete was something deeper. Drew was writing music. Writing verses. Writing feelings. His passion was quietly taking shape, waiting for its moment.
The Courage to Choose Music
That moment came during his senior year. After a playoff game, Drew made the decision that changed everything. He would walk away from the opportunities waiting for him in college basketball and chase the passion he could no longer ignore.
It was not an easy choice. But it was the honest one.
Instead of entering school, he entered studios. He spent time with producers and well known artists, listened more than he spoke, observed more than he asked, and learned the business from the inside out. He recorded mixtapes, did features for local talent, and built a presence based on work, patience, and intention.
The Birth of Family of Bosses Records
Drew did not simply want to be an artist.
He wanted ownership. Structure. A future he could control.
That vision led him to create Family of Bosses Records, known as FOB. The label was built from the ground up with purpose and strategy. He launched merchandise, secured his BMI number, studied the business side of music, met with executives, and protected his publishing long before most emerging artists consider it.
FOB became more than a company. It became a philosophy. Be the boss of your path.
Staying Strong Through the Unexpected
Success rarely follows a straight line. Drew faced changing teams, life challenges, and the natural obstacles that come with growth. But every setback sharpened him. Every shift strengthened him. Every challenge reminded him why he began.
Through it all, he never stopped writing. Never stopped growing. Never stopped building.
A Sound and Vision Entirely His Own
Today, Drew Montana stands as an artist defined by independence, purpose, and authenticity. He is expanding his fan base, evolving his sound, and creating work that represents who he is at the core.
He is the athlete who became an artist.
The student who became a CEO.
The dreamer who built the foundation of his own empire.
Drew Montana is not just moving forward. He is moving with intention, and he is doing it in his own lane.