Adventerous Talks Keznamdi Grammy Success, Pushes Artist Journey
- Shaquille Richards
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Grammy-winning songwriter speaks on Keznamdi contribution (“Every session mattered”), focuses on artistry, chemistry with CJtheChemist, and the fight for writers’ recognition
Grammy-winning songwriter and recording artist Adventerous
Grammy-winning songwriter and recording artist Adventerous, best known for his penmanship, is stepping further into the spotlight as he expands his presence as a performing artist.
Having written for major acts including Shenseea, Mavado, Armanii, and more, he now adds his own voice to CJtheChemist’s buzzing Champagne Riddim with the track “War.” While many recognize him for crafting hits behind the scenes, Adventerous views this moment as a return to his roots.
“It all began with my artistry before the songwriting, so it’s like a new beginning,” he said, noting that his recording habits mirror the prolific approach of early Vybz Kartel. With a growing catalogue already in place, he added, “I’m more than ready to share the music I’ve been creating with the world.”
His latest entry on the popular Champagne Riddim highlights both his songwriting strength and artistic direction. Linking up with Will Gittens in the studio, Adventerous leaned into the riddim’s smooth feel to craft a sultry, melodic track designed to instantly capture listeners. “I painted the picture of ‘WAR’ but in a seductive way where the bedroom becomes the battlefield,” he explained.
He also praised his chemistry with producer CJtheChemist, describing him as “mi G… creative genius and very humble. Anytime we link, ah madd ting. Different from the music, Chemist is like family to me.”
The artiste continues to build momentum following his Grammy-winning contribution to Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah. Reflecting on the achievement, he shared, “Winning a Grammy is one of the highest honors in music. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to this album from my bro Keznamdi. This showed me that every session, every song mattered - it was preparation for what was to come. Playing ‘Bun Di Ganja’ while actually burning a spliff and holding a medz in Jamaica is a must-try, by the way. Now I’m working with more top artists in both reggae and dancehall, which will more than likely place me at the Grammys next year.”
With momentum building across reggae and dancehall, he believes the journey is only beginning.
Beyond his own rise, Adventerous, whose given name is Alexander Walker, also highlighted an ongoing issue within the culture - the lack of recognition for songwriters in dancehall. “Definitely not,” he said when asked if writers receive enough credit. “I think it’s the old-fashioned nature of the culture that makes some artists intimidated by writers. They may take a song but rather not have it publicized that it was written by someone else. Like everything in life, I have to fight for my own - nothing is given, everything is earned.”
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