The songwriter and
producer of rap and hip hop known as the Legendary Smooth B has
released his latest official EP album, “Before.” The EP album has
been proudly published as an independent release without the
involvement of the corporate music industry on the Barnes
Entertainment, Inc. record label. Standing on the original old-school
sound like a titanic monolith ten miles tall, “Before” showcases
the Legendary Smooth B to a new audience of fans and proves he can
bring the boom-bap back like nobody has yet.
Digitalradiotracker.com's
Top 150 Radio Airplay chart for independent artists currently ranks
the Legendary Smooth B at No. 10. On DRT's Top 200 Radio Airplay
chart for major-label artists, Smooth B debuted at number 96 in his
first week appearing there. It has been predicted he will reach No. 1
on both charts with DRT already preparing to honor him with a plaque.
These accolades come as the MTV Network has also accepted his
official music video and added it to their rotation.
The Bronx's Legendary
Smooth B cites as influences mythic pioneers of the sound such as the
Sugarhill Gang, Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel, and Geto
Boys, as well as his own sonic contemporaries such as Outkast, Public
Enemy, the Notorious BIG, Bone Thugs 'n' Harmony, Ice T, Ice Cube,
and his very close friend and brother, the late Tupac Malik Shakur.
On this new offering,
“Before,” the Legendary Smooth B's current sound takes elements
from each of the above and adds his own inimitable power for a result
which will capture 21st-century listeners and loyal fans of the 1980s
alike. With an emphasis on slick, minimal beats, towering verbal
aggression, and relentless rhythm rolling way deep in the groove,
“Before” by the Legendary Smooth B brings the same MC tradition
that was born on the streets of the South Bronx streets in NYC to
those who weren't there, and with a contemporary polish, too.
Asked to describe the
overall meaning of “Before,” the Legendary Smooth B writes:
“In the past it
was different. I did music because I loved it and it was my way to
come up. Now it’s even better. I’m working to bring today into
tomorrow as well as combining the past into the future. I'm helping
other new artists develop their music and sound so that they can have
a long-lasting career like mine.”
Smooth isn't doing it
alone, however.
“I’m doing all
of this with my long-time friend and brother, Matthew 'Big I-God'
Williams,” Smooth B says. “We started our own record label. Big
I-God from the beginning was my Day 1 Runner and my Day 1 Stunner. We
go back like car seats from the sandbox. He gets me and I get him.
It’s exiting! We can close our eyes and be worry-free and
sucker-free!”
In talking about his
ultimate goal in music, the Smooth B minces no words.
“To share the gift
the Most High God's bestowed upon me with all of my brothers and
sisters in this world,” he says.
The Legendary Smooth B
began his music career touring and recording with Bobby Brown as a
background singer, rapper, and dancer. His hit singles over the years
include “Hip Hop Junkies,” “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow,” “How
to Flow,” “Cake & Eat It Too,” “Old to the New,”
“Return of the Hip Hop Freaks,” and “Dwyck” feat. Gang Starr.
Smooth B can also be heard singing on “Cheri” with Jo Jo Hailey
(Jodeci).
He has since recorded with
other notables such as Shaquille O'Neal and appeared on albums with
fellow legends such as Ice T, Ice Cube, KAM, Mobb Deep, and many,
many others. Between official music drops, Smooth B has appeared in
feature films such as “Strictly Business” and “Who's the Man.”
Smooth B's always
expanding repertoire includes the eponymous “Nice & Smooth”
on Fresh Records (1989), “Ain't a Damn Thing Changed” on Rush
Associated Labels/Columbia (1991), “Jewel of the Nile” on Rush
Associated Labels (1994), and “Blazing Hot” on Street Life
Records (1997).
“Before” by the
Legendary Smooth B on the Barnes Entertainment, Inc. label is
available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide
now. Get in early, all you real and loyal hip-hop junkies.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
“Before”
by the Legendary Smooth B –
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