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BIO

Antoine Christopher Smith, born Aug. 1, 1992 (BMI member) is a composer, songwriter, drummer, keyboardist, singer, rapper, producer, and engineer of jazz and other genres. The 6’1” underrated artist produced 11 jazz albums from age 15. 2008 - 2012, compilations such as; “All That Jazz,” “Project A,” “The Drifter,” “Wallflower,” “Daydream,” and “Mythical” were under an independent label Turn On Records, a subsidiary of EROICA Classical Recordings (wiki).

Smith's music ranges from jazz/world/pop/j-pop/rhythm & blues/rap/hip-hop and nu-jazz. Pseudo name as a producer is DJ Night Writer. 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 rap got him an audition for Def Jam's "We Got Next" in 2010. By 2012, he released 2 "promos" under his real name Antoine Christopher. Influences: Chris Botti, Hiroshima, Paul Hardcastle, The Rippingtons, Miles, Coltrane, The Runners, Cool And Dre, Drumma Boy, Justice League, KanYe West, et al.

Smith was brought up in the neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio to his mother, a computer teacher and free-lance writer was once married to his father that were both musicians, singers, and songwriters. Much of his musical influence came from his mother’s free artistic environment surrounded by his brother that is also a songwriter. During his school days, he studied and played many drum instruments: quad, tenor, snare, bass drum, drum-set, and conga. Also participated in sports: football, basketball, softball, track, and x-country. Studied music theory at Tiamoyo Arts and Education. Contact him @ 888-464-3646 ext 04337689.