We were lucky to catch up with Adrian “Supreme” Minott recently and have shared our conversation below.
Adrian “Supreme” , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
The first time I felt the bass hit… it synced with my heartbeat — and in that moment, I knew.
It wasn’t just sound… it was a language my soul understood.
I started in Tottenham… staying up until sunrise… DJing and crafting beats in my bedroom on gear that had seen better days. Losing track of time… because the music kept me alive.
That same rhythm carried me across the ocean to New York…
where I spun records in clubs… produced for artists… and chased perfection in every track.
From those early bedroom sessions… to Grammy nods…
one thing has never changed —
music isn’t just part of my life…
It’s the pulse… that keeps me moving
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
“I was born and raised in Tottenham, London, to Jamaican parents, and moved to New York at 21 with a dream of becoming a DJ and producer. With help from DJ Golden Child, I started landing gigs in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, and eventually produced Prince Rahiem’s album, which brought me to Miami.
In Miami, I teamed up with my cousin Yung Fong, and we began working with the Chinese Assassin sound system. That opened doors for me to tour internationally and work with some of Jamaica’s biggest dancehall and reggae artists — starting with Merciless and Red Rat — and from there, my studio became a hub for artists like Etana, IOctane, Alkaline, Busy Signal, Karian Sang, Mavado, Vybz Kartel, and many more.
My work with Etana earned me two Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album, and I’ve also collaborated across genres with artists like Fat Joe, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih, and Walshy Fire from the group Major Lazer, and Grammy-winning producer Roddy Perez.
Now I run Supreme Studios in Fort Lauderdale, developing my own artist “Rane Son” and working with up-and-coming talent. For me, it’s always been about passion, creativity, and helping artists reach their full potential.”
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
So I moved to New York alone, I had a dream of becoming a successful DJ and record producer — but I had no idea how it would happen. I put my faith in God, and trusted He would put the right people in my path. For years, I couldn’t work legally because I didn’t have a work permit or social security number. My parents filed for my green card, but it was a 7–10 year wait.
So I had to find legal ways to survive. My first income came from cutting hair in my bedroom, and later I got lucky with a landscaping job. Every dollar I earned went right back into my dream — buying equipment like a keyboard and drum machine.
It taught me discipline, patience, and how to make progress even when the odds are stacked against you
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
“For me, the most rewarding part of being a creative is turning an idea into something real that moves people. It’s that moment when an artist hears the final mix and their face lights up — or when a song we worked on connects with people halfway across the world. I love being part of the process that brings someone’s vision to life, especially when I can help them find their unique sound. Knowing that my creativity can inspire, heal, or energize someone… that’s what keeps me going
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @supreme_360
- Linkedin: Supreme Studios
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ranesonvevo9856 — https://www.youtube.com/@ranesonmusic
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/supreme-studios
