D Smoke

D Smoke is everywhere right now - for good reason - and it’s been a long time coming. Deep gospel influences permeate each track, a sonic memento of the musical family he grew up in. His mother sang backup for artists like Tina Turner and Anita Baker and his uncle played bass with Chaka Khan and Prince. He, his brothers, and his cousin (the incredible Tiffany “TGooch” Gouché), wrote tracks for Ginuwine, The Pussycat Dolls, and Jaheim. Now, after rocketing to the top of the genre, he’s taking his lifetime of experiences as a teacher, producer, writer, and performer, and doing everything he can - from touring and producing to acting in “Bel Air”. Whatever D Smoke does next is bound to be spectacular, but he’s incredibly proud of the path he took to get here.

This week, we’re featuring his 2022 single “Glide” featuring Andre Harris. A testament to the strength it takes to simply keep going on, “Glide” alternates between a self-assured hook and verses filled with moments of doubt. In what may be somewhat autobiographical, “Glide” culminates into testament to the power of encouragement from those around you. D Smoke’s flow, effortless shifting from one style to another, finds an explosive connection with Andre Harris’s production choices.