D
SmithTalented, fearless, provocative and groundbreaking describe
D.Smith in a few words. This Miami-born, Brooklyn-bred Grammy Award
winning producer turned artist has worked with some of the best,
including Andre 3000, Ne-Yo, Lloyd, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Monica,
Fantasia, Estelle, Janelle MonaƩ and more in addition to collaborations
with super producers Polow da Don, Timbaland and Mark Ronson.
Her
new single “I’m That Bitch” is the catchy, irreverent, and club driven
first single written and produced by Smith herself!!
Check it out HERE:
“My
milkshake brings the boys, my milkshake brings the girls, you can say
what you wanna think what you wanna, but bitch I rule the world” brags
Smith on the drum filled track. “I just wanted to do something fun and
carefree yet bold and it’s honestly the mood I was in when I recorded
it”, said Smith when asked why she chose “I’m That Bitch” as the first
single first from her fort coming project.
Smith’s
defining moment came prior to transitioning to female after being
tapped by Lil Wayne to be a part of his most successful project to date
“The Carter III,” which sold one million copies in its debut week, one
of the only three rap albums in history to ever achieve this feat.
Wayne sat down with Billboard back in a 2008 and had this to say about
working with Smith. “I know one thing. I recorded a song last night with
this guy D. Smith, called “Shoot Me Down,” that might just be the
biggest song of my career. It’s where I’m at right now — emotionally,
financially and mentally. It’s like looking in the mirror and seeing
exactly what’s in there.” Wayne was so enamored by the musicality he
asked Smith to perform the record with him on Jimmy Kimmel Live show.
WATCH:
The
album went on to win big at the Grammy’s in 2009, taking home the Best
Rap Album category garnering D. Smith the coveted Grammy credit.D Smith
2Back then Smith was known as a man, but deep down even as a young boy
he always identified with the female specimen so in efforts to live a
more authentic self she began the process of transitioning. “I
sacrificed everything for this and I want to help change the world like
the greats that have come before me with my music.” D.Smith is the
first transgender artist to approach the music business in this way.D
Smith 3Heavily influenced by Michael Jackson, Prince, Tina Turner, Grace
Jones, Queen, Madonna, and David Bowie, Smith aims to set an iconic
precedent for where music is going next.
Now
with a few years of working with an esteemed amount of talent under her
belt and cultivating her own sound through her production company Champ
Camp Music, she’s prepared to let the world in on what she’s been
cooking up.D Smith 4While some less enlightened people may want to focus
exclusively on Smith’s gender identity (she is transgender) as the main
topic when discussing D.Smith, it is those that have already
experienced her musical talent and artistry that understand that her
gender identity is not what makes her unique as an artist. It is her
multi-faceted talents as a singer, songwriter and producer that resonate
first and foremost. “She” just happens to be transgender.
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