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aka: Christopher Smith Jr., C. Smi, Smeezy
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Christopher Smith Jr. (born October 2, 1991), better known by his stage name, Smino, is an American rapper and singer from St. Louis, Missouri.
In 2012, Smino initially gained local recognition when he released a mixtape called Smeezy Dot Com, and a collaboration mixtape with Bari called Retail. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album, blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017. His second studio album, NØIR, was released on November 8, 2018.
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On April 3, 2022, Smino was nominated for Best Engineered Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. On September 30, 2022, he released the first official single from the album, 90 Proof, with J. Cole.
On October 21, he released the second single, “Matinee”, while also revealing the album’s tracklist. Luv 4 Rent was released on October 28, 2022. The album includes guest appearances from J. Cole, Doechii, Fatman Scoop, Cruza, Lucky Daye, Phoelix, Cory Henry, Ravyn Lenae, Lil Uzi Vert and Reggie.
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Smino is the founder of the musical collective, Zero Fatigue, with Bari, Monte Booker, Jay2, and Ravyn Lenae. He is a member of the hip-hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Buddy and Guapdad 4000. He is also one third of the supergroup, Ghetto Sage, with Saba and Noname.
Smino describes his sound as futuristic funk and soulful rap and tends to call his style “ratchet romance”. He grew up listening to a lot of jazz, gospel, and hip hop, including Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Nelly, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Field Mob.
Smino names rappers Kanye West, André 3000 and Lil Wayne as his biggest musical influences, as well as his cousin, Drea Smith.
Despite becoming a fixture in the Chicago rap scene alongside local artists like Mick Jenkins, Noname, and Saba, Smino remains deeply connected to his St. Louis roots. “I learned everything I know from St. Louis, and I never lost anything St. Louis about me,” he said.
Born Christopher Smith Jr., the rapper has moved across the country since his rise to fame. He left St. Louis to attend Columbia College Chicago, where he quickly connected with local peers who admired his smooth, laidback flow. After spending some time in Inglewood, near L.A., he returned to Chicago in 2019 to form the supergroup Ghetto Sage with Noname and Saba.
Smino is a multifaceted artist for the internet age, with albums like 2017’s “blkswn” and 2018’s “NOIR” showcasing a diverse sound that ranges from electro-funk to downtempo R&B. This eclectic style reflects his travels across the country, blending influences from hip-hop scenes in Atlanta, L.A., Louisiana, and Chicago. Despite this wide array of influences, the core of Smino’s music—his smooth voice and lyrics that often hark back to his hometown—remains rooted in St. Louis.
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