Antoine Smith
Cleveland
Antoine Smith, born Aug. 1, 1992 (BMI member) is a jazz and other genres composer, drummer, keyboardist, singer, rapper, producer, and engineer. The 6’1” underrated artist has produced 11 jazz fusion albums from age 15. In 2008 by age 15, his 6th album “All That Jazz” got him signed under an independent label Turn On Records (a subsidiary of EROICA who is a leading classical recording major label.)
His compositions are formulated from jazz/world/pop/j-pop/rhythm & blues/rap/hip-hop and nu-jazz. Pseudo names for his rap and hip-hop: DJ Night Writer and Cleveland Milez. Smith’s rap/hip-hop, and rhythm & blues is popular for his originals and remakes on Youtube that many local and indie rappers frequently use for their mix-tapes. His influences: Chris Botti, Hiroshima, Paul Hardcastle, The Rippingtons, Miles, Coltrane, The Runners, Cool And Dre, Drumma Boy, Justice League, KanYe West, et al.
Late 2000‘s, Smith entered in several songwriting contests: In 2011 UK’s Top 5 Finalists in The Peoples Music Awards (TPMA), Best Male Solo Artist & Dance/Electronica for his unreleased track “City In The Sea.” In 2010 UK’s Top 5 Finalists, Best Male Solo Artist for his track, “Mythical” in TPMA. In 2009 (runner up) Song of the Year for his track “City In The Sea.” In 2009, Smith won 1st Place in the Pro Soul Alliance next great indie artist contest. His winning track “Emotional Explosion” won Canadian hearts by saying…”blew the team at Pro Soul away – there is no doubt this talented young man is an up and coming music sensation for his generation.”
Smith’s music is located on popular national and international sites: <a href="http://Youtube.com">Youtube</a>, <a href="http://Myspace.com">Myspace</a>, <a href="http://Reverbnation.com">Reverbnation</a>, <a href="http://TopMusicJapan.com">Top Music Japan</a>, <a href="http://Amazon.com">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://Emusic.com">Emusic</a>, <a href="http://iTunes.com">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://Tunetribe.com">Tunetribe</a>, <a href="http://Artistdirect.com">Artistdirect</a>, <a href="http://Bestbuy.com">Bestbuy</a>, <a href="http://Rhapsody.com">Rhapsody</a>, <a href="http://Lulu.com">Lulu</a>, <a href="http://Wantitall.com">Wantitall</a>, Yahoo Music, <a href="http://Last.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last.fm</a>, CD universe, CDbaby, Twitter, Facebook, et al.