MEET THE TEAM

DAVID LEE ADAMS, CEO

David’s love for entrepreneurship began at a young age. While born and raised in New Orleans, he wasn’t afraid to make moves. During high school, David moved to Florida where he pursued a professional fishing career, appearing on ESPN2’s the Billfish Extreme Release League and earning the title World Champion in the World Billfish Series in 2000 and 2001. When off the water, he was competing on land in the Paso Fino Horse Association shows. Since he was a young boy, he enjoyed riding horses with his grandfather, and in 2002, became a National and World Champion Paso Fino Winner. But he didn’t stop there -- later that year, at the young age of 17, David opened his first exotic car dealership, MotorCars of Distinction in West Palm Beach, specializing in rare supercars. After selling in excess of $10 million by the age of 23, he opened a second dealership, SuperCar Inc., pursuing high-end VIP car collectors, and from there, became the creator of Palm Beach’s Supercar Experience events. While producing Supercar Experience events, David fell in love with the entertainment industry. The more he produced, the more he wanted to explore further avenues…and this was where music stepped in. 

In 2013, David made his next move to Los Angeles and created his entertainment company, Elation. The team gained steam quickly; just one year later, Elation was chosen by The Recording Academy (widely known for The Grammy Awards) to be a panelist and speaker for the Music Production’s “Creation to Elation” event for Grammy Camp LA. After seeing great success, Elation continued working with The Academy and making meaningful connections, and has since worked with many additional artists, producers and mixing engineers including Glorilla, Robin Thicke, Jordin Sparks, Scott Storch, Neyo, Eric Bellinger, Rick Ross, Calboy, Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Ginuwine, Kieth Sweat, Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Fiend, Mia-x, Mr. Serv On, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Mac 10, Shawn Stockman, Rob Knox from the Y's, Sheila E, Malik Yusef, Jon Secada and Casme. David also began hosting multiple artist writing camps at his 5,000-square foot full recording studio in Burbank for top-tier artists including Beyonce, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber and Molly Moll.

During his eight years in Hollywood, David would often visit family back in New Orleans, and began to notice a major gap in the city’s lack of access to the entertainment industry’s standard gear and creative spaces. Feeling called to provide creatives in his home town with a space to thrive, he knew his next move was back to New Orleans. In August 2021, he purchased a 12,000-square-foot building just outside the city in Metairie, Louisiana. Elation’s new home is a multi-media center featuring six music recording studios, a Dolby-Atmos mixing room, podcast room, video editing, 30-foot curved white wall with lighting stage, multiple set stages, green rooms, screening room and branding department all under one roof.

Since back in New Orleans, David has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of G STAR CHARTER SCHOOL, working to build a music curriculum for grades K-12. He was also inducted into the 2023 Men of Fashion’s New Orleans Hall of Fame because of his love of the city and work that Elation provides to new artists, giving access to tools needed to succeed in the modern entertainment industry. But best of all,  he was lucky enough to marry his grade school girlfriend, Candace Bienvenu, in December 2019 and build a family. They have two children - Asher (age 3) and Aspen (age 1). As David says, only the lucky get to love what they do and the ones they’re with.

VYSHONN “SILKK THE SHOCKER” MILLER, PRESIDENT

Silkk "The Shocker" Miller is a multi-Platinum selling artist, producer and filmmaker reaching heights rarely seen in entertainment. He joined the Elation team in 2016 not only as an artist, but as president and creative director to help propel Elation Entertainment to the next level.

As the co-founder of the iconic record label No Limit Records, Silkk and his team have sold over 75 million records around the world, worth over $500 million. Together, David and Silkk created the No Limit Reunion Tour in 2019 and have been on the road ever since.

Silkk has made a name for himself as not only an icon in music, but also business, marketing and production. These, along with his new ventures, he only expects to keep building and growing upon his legacy and vision.

TIMOTHY “BOS” BULLOCK, VICE PRESIDENT

Timothy ‘Bos’ Bullock is the founder of Ivy League Productions, a music production company that boasts of multi-platinum sales and several Billboard hits across various genres. Bos is from Detroit, Michigan and a proud graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. His career in the music business began professionally in 2006, with his title track release for Young Jeezy’s album, The Inspiration, which is certified platinum. Other Artist clientele include: Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, NCT U and Skrillex.

Standout mentions include the production of Womanizer by Britney Spears, her first peak to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart since her debut single. Bos’ production on Chrisette Michele’s sophomore album, Epiphany, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. His work on Ledisi’s Let Love Rule release, received a Best R&B Album Grammy nomination.

Bos was instrumental in the production of Sandcastles on Beyonce’s Lemonade. Continuing to make a global impact, Bos simultaneously had the #1 and #2 album in the world with Lemonade and EXO’s Ex’Act. Remaining consistent with success in the K- Pop arena, Bos produced the #1 worldwide hit single Really Bad Boy, by SM Entertainment’s girl group Red Velvet. Really Bad Boy achieved 7.5 Million streams within 24 hours on YouTube, trending #1 in over eight countries. Expanding into film scoring, Bos created the music for Netflix Film Beats starring Anthony Anderson.

In between creating memorable music and consulting artists, Bos is a sought-after moderator and panelist. His most recent conversation Music in The Neighborhood: Fireside Chat with Al Bell & Paul Riser, Sr. was hosted at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Most recently, Bos has focused on developing independent musical talent through his label Ivy League Productions.

REST IN PEACE

MALCOM TARIQ' SMITH

08/18/1981-10/22/21

HEAD RECORDING AND MIXING/MASTERING ENGINEER

Malcolm Tariq’ stems from a dynamic background in producing, engineering and mix engineering, with credits ranging from Pop and R&B, to Hip-Hop and Rock.  He was part of the well-known and blazing music production team called The URBAN ROCKSTARZ, who have produced, written and engineered music for the likes of Common, Neyo, Raheem Devaughn, Elle Varner, Letoya Luckett, Yung Joc, K’Jon, Lil’ Mo, Shareefa and Canton Jones, a nest of artists already in the game.

To understand the man is just to basically know him. Malcolm Tariq’s personality was as sweet, leveled and versatile as his overall musical work ethic and innate musical abilities. He was balanced enough to switch gears, when necessary, in any genre of music. Malcolm Tariq’ worked hard at everything he did. He stayed in the studio day and night perfecting his craft. “…I get it in until it’s perfect! Sometimes I go for days and nights without sleep. But I love what I do, and music is what I was born to do… and you know what? I do it well. So there is a method to my madness!”

To add to his dynamic personality, knowledge of the game and true love for what he did, Malcolm Tariq’ learned, assisted, mixed and engineered for clients, artists and well-known producers such as Lil’ Wayne, Rodney Jerkins, Polow Da Don, The Game, Yung Joc, Snoop Dogg, Khao Cates, Teddy Bishop, Bangladesh, Bobby Valentino, Chris Brown, Gucci Mane and many more. In addition, Malcolm Tariq’ maintained credits to include executive producing the chart-climbing Japan album ‘Encore’ by universal Japan artist JC.

Malcolm strived to create great music while working to rise above all adversities in the industry. “…No fear, just faith … because failure is not an option…” he used to say, while accrediting each integral minute of his life to his music, engineering, grooming his niche’ and working with hot new writers, producers and artists.

Malcolm Tariq’ Smith and his team, the URBAN ROCKSTARZ, have credits which include major drops for well-known reality shows, television networks/films and TV commercials including the MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Movie Awards, MTV U, Keith Sweat’s Platinum House Series, Love Chronicles 2 and a host of many more.

You will always be loved, missed and a treasured part of the Elation team. Rest in Peace, Malcolm.