

In 2015, he formed the music collective Zero Fatigue with producer Monte Booker, rapper Jay2AintShit, and singer Ravyn Lenae. There, singer Drea Smith (his cousin) introduced him to other artists in the local scene. After graduating high school, he moved to Chicago to attend Columbia College. Later, he released a solo mixtape, SMEEZY DOT COM. Louis duo YDOC (“Young Dumb and Outta Control”). His first foray into hip-hop was as half of the St. A drummer since childhood, Smino played in his church band before he started rapping. Born Christopher Smith, Jr., he was raised by a family of musicians who provided early exposure to jazz, blues, and gospel music, which he would go on to blend with his own influences Kanye West and Dungeon Family. Louis rapper/singer Smino combines hip-hop with funk and soul influences, much like contemporaries Isaiah Rashad, Saba, and Ab-Soul. Kri3mas is around the corner on December 14th so be sure to cop your tickets early…It will sell out. Today Stream NOIR, then do it tomorrow, and repeat over and over. Also on NOIR we have Sango and LBoogie as collaborators. On the production Monte Booker continues to shine. GOOD Music’s Valee joins Smino for “KRUSHED ICE”, a short but sweet bop. Dreezy steps in for “FENTY SEX” and it is the kinda song you just vibe along to. With assists from fellow Zer0 Fatigue family Bari, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae you get wall to wall originality and depth. There is so much soul and funk packed into this 18 track project. I don’t have much else to say other than that it is simply time to hop on the wave.



Read more: Netflix New Releases for March 2016Ī full list of February's Netflix additions follows.NOIR is the follow up album to Blk Swn from St. Missed last month? See Netflix's January 2016 releases here. The movies and TV shows expiring from Netflix in February were also announced. Also coming to the streaming service in February are the first season of Better Call Saul and the second half of Mad Men's seventh and final season.Īlso the cast of Full House makes its much-anticipated return in Fuller House on Feb. Here are the movies and TV shows that will start streaming on Netflix in February.Ĭruel Intentions, Charlie's Angels and Atonement are among the many movies hitting Netflix next month.
