There are other artists with the name Smooth.
2) a Slovenian drum & bass producer
3) a French electro-pop group
4) an American singer and actress whose most recent recordings were under the name Needa S.
2) Luka Per aka Smooth was introduced to music at the age of 10, when he began to practice piano. After practicing for 3 years and later on he became more interested in guitar, also in such genres as metal, hardcore etc. When a couple of years passed by he attended his first drum n bass party and he was hooked!
It was very soon after that he decided not just to love this music but also to make his own tunes. His first release was 'Lost Cause' in 2005 on Touchin’ Down Records. As he researched sound more and more, he decided that his sound just wasn’t good enough, so he shut himself in the studio and waited until 2008 when his improving sound was noticed by Dementia. Together with Rregula they released 'Obfuscate' on Trust in Music 12". Following this, he released ‘Space Attack’ on Recon and the massive ‘Out of Time’ on Ruse records.
After hearing ‘Under The Moon’ which would appear on Viper Recordings ‘Acts of Mad Men’ album, Smooth was signed to the label and later went onto release his first single ‘7th Sense’ / ‘Squirm’ (feat. KG) on Viper’s sister label, Viper VIP. Smooth is also one half of Telekinesis who recently made their debut on Breed 12 Inch label, as well as one third of City of Dogs, whose track ‘Absolutely Flawless’ was featured on Pendulum’s Radio1 Essential Mix.
2011 has been Smooth's breakout year, starting off with the massive single 'Feel So Free' on Viper VIP, which was followed by 'Calling' and Smooth's absolutely immense remix of the Matrix & Futurebound classic 'Strength 2 Strength' on Viper's 'Worldwide 001' album. This was followed by two tracks on Viper's 'Summer Slammers 2011' album, with 'Want It' and 'Alienated' (as Telekinesis).
Now heading into 2012, Smooth is preparing to release his debut EP - 'Blinded By The Light' - due out in January and featuring 'Shifting Sands (feat. Shaz Sparks)', 'Cosmos' and 'Cyberfunk'.
3) Smooth is also an electro music french group
These three albums are from this group :
* An electro soul experience,
* The endless rise of the sun
* The parade
4) Juanita Stokes (aka Smooth and "The Female Mack") is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of actress Irene Stokes and younger sister of music executive Chris Stokes. Christened 'Smooth' because of her skillful raps and jazz-tinged, mezzo soprano, she is best known for her hits: "You Been Played," "Mind Blowin'" and "Strawberries." She has one child, and currently performs under the name Needa S.
Born in 1979, Juanita grew up with huge aspirations toward the entertainment business. As a child, she sang in the church choir and was influenced by Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, as well as pioneering female rap artists such as Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte. These varied influences subsequently resulted in Juanita's later being a two-way artist, a slang for an artist who could rap equally as well as she could sing.
She was first known as MC Smooth, releasing an album produced by Chris Stokes called, "Smooth & Legit" in 1990. This album released two singles which did not do well on the charts. Attention was then given to Immature, which went on to be very successful. After having established the then pre-teen R&B trio Immature in the early 1990s — Chris, now a fledgling music executive, focused his attention producing Juanita's second album under just Smooth . Using the moniker, Smooth, her first single 1993s "You Been Played" was featured on the soundtrack to Menace II Society. Her album, of the same title, was released the same year on TNT/Jive Records. Although Juanita trailed in the wake of Queen Latifah and TLC in combining rapping and singing abilities, she and fellow R&B teen sensation Aaliyah were pioneers in the use of jailbait gimmicking, that is, performing grown-up explicit material while underage. In spite of receiving minor attention and airplay, You Been Played, failed to reach a wide commercial audience.
Smooth's eponymous sophomore album was released in 1995. A sleeker produced, raunchier-themed set — the album features a cameo appearance by her then TNT-labelmate, 2Pac. It's lead-off single, the sexually-charged "Mind Blowin'," was well received by radio — while the video garnered spins on MTV and BET. The song ultimately peaked at #7 on Billboard's Rap Singles Chart. Though the album fared slightly better than its predecessor, thanks to "Mind Blowin' (which includes references to fellatio)," its sales were also underwhelming. The same year, however, she performed a rap cameo in Immature's top 10 pop single, "We Got It." Shortly thereafter she left TNT and Jive Records, signing a new deal with Perspective/A&M Records.
Smooth's junior album, Reality, was released in March 1998. Working with a wide array of producers including: Chris Stokes, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Brion James — unlike her first two albums, Reality tempers Smooth's hip-hop influences with urban soul, and the result is a seductive collection of songs that's equally funky and stylish. While the songwriting isn't always compelling, a rich instrumental backdrop was given that allowed her to emphasize her charisma, and the result is arguably her best release to date.
Although critics were kind, and many noted that she had grown as an artist, Smooth's unlucky sales streak continued with this album. Although the first single, "Strawberries" (which featured a sample loop of "Where There Is Love," a song by Patrice Rushen), charted in the upper half of the Hot 100 Singles Chart, album sales were not as high as with her previous album. The second single "He Thinks She Don't Know" went virtually unnoticed. More trouble lay ahead when Perspective Records was folded into its A&M parent, which did not opt to keep Smooth on the roster.
Smooth's raunchy contemporaries Lil' Kim and especially an underage Foxy Brown, meanwhile, had emerged onto the scene upping the antee on female hip-hop explicitness — resulting in Smooth being lost in the shuffle. Finally, Britney Spears took the jailbait gimmick to a new level in the late '90s, as Smooth aged out the category
Although her 1995 single "Mind Blowin'" was well received, Smooth faced criticism due to the raunchy nature of the song, and her adjoining image, from critics felt it too sexual and crass for a 16-year-old. Clips of the video appeared on an episode of The Maury Povich Show, where he decried teenagers growing up too fast. Some Christians were harsher, declaring her an example of children growning up without strong parenting, despite an official declaration to this accord. There are strong doubts that Juanita was 16 at this time, because if this is true, then she was only 11 years old when her first album was released under the name, MC Smooth.
Smooth released a song independently, "Just To Need You," in 2002. The song, the last to be recorded under the moniker Smooth, features Stokes singing with a stronger style. Afterwards, she recorded two singles under the pseudonym Needa S, a play on the last syllable of her given name and the initial of her last name. After they failed to chart as expected, Stokes reverted to singing under her given name and is rumored to be singing gospel music; however to date these rumors have been unconfirmed. Needa S. did much work with the now defunct TG4 on their unreleased debut cd Time For The New
Late Night
Smooth Lyrics
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And I know sometimes I come off kind of mean
Ain’t tryna end up on the meme
So I got to do my dance
I’ve been hurt I’ve been scarred
No valentine by no Shawdy who stole my heart
Been abused been mistreated
Mama told me it wouldn’t be easy
Throughout my years I’ve been so mistreated
I’ve had so many scares and bruises
I thought you wanted to go cruising
Making this song for the anthem
I’m a super hero just like Danny Phantom
I just have to leave you in the past
Like I’m finna blast
I’m just amazed that your still here
I’ve waiting so long
Long time ago
Saying goodbye to the old Brandon
I’m saying goodbye to the old Brandon
See you later
Cause I’m now my higher self
I turn up you already know
Everything ain’t what it seems
And I know sometimes I come off kind of mean
Ain’t tryna end up on the meme
So I got to do my dance
I’ve been hurt I’ve been scarred
No valentine by no Shawdy who stole my heart
Been abused been mistreated
Mama told me it wouldn’t be easy
The lyrics of Smooth's song "Late Night" reflect the artist's personal experiences of being mistreated, hurt and scarred. The first line of the song, "Everything ain't what it seems," implies that things are not always as they appear to be and that there is more to his story than meets the eye. He acknowledges that he comes off as mean sometimes, but explains that he does not want to be the subject of memes or ridicule. Therefore, he must do his dance, which could be a metaphor for him living his life and doing what makes him happy in the face of adversity.
Smooth goes on to describe his experiences with heartbreak and mistreatment, saying that he has had no Valentine and that he has been abused and mistreated by someone who he had given his heart to. He acknowledges that his mother warned him that life would not be easy, and he has lived through many scares and bruises. However, he remains determined to rise above his negative experiences and become his higher self. He is saying goodbye to the old Brandon, who has been mistreated and hurt, and is ready to move on from his past.
Overall, the song is about rising above adversity, finding strength in oneself, and not letting others' mistreatment define who you are. It is a powerful message that many people can relate to and find inspiration from.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything ain’t what it seems
The reality is not always the same as the appearance suggests
And I know sometimes I come off kind of mean
I understand that I may seem unfriendly at times
Ain’t tryna end up on the meme
I'm avoiding becoming a joke or a viral meme
So I got to do my dance
I have to go my own way and live my life
I’ve been hurt I’ve been scarred
I have experienced emotional pain in the past
No valentine by no Shawdy who stole my heart
I didn't have a Valentine because someone hurt me emotionally
Been abused been mistreated
I have suffered from mistreatment and abuse in the past
Mama told me it wouldn’t be easy
My mother warned me that life is not always easy
Throughout my years I’ve been so mistreated
I have been mistreated repeatedly throughout my life
I’ve had so many scares and bruises
I have been emotionally bruised and hurt many times
I thought you wanted to go cruising
I thought we had a connection and would be good together
Making this song for the anthem
I'm creating this song as a statement of who I am
I’m a super hero just like Danny Phantom
I feel like a superhero with the strength to overcome my struggles
I just have to leave you in the past
I need to move beyond the past and let go of what's holding me back
Like I’m finna blast
I will leave everything behind and move forward with a bang
I’m just amazed that your still here
I'm surprised that someone is still around and hasn't left me yet
I’ve waiting so long
I have been waiting a long time for things to change
Long time ago
A while back in the past
Saying goodbye to the old Brandon
I'm letting go of the old version of myself
See you later
I'll see you again in the future
Cause I’m now my higher self
I am now a better version of myself
I turn up you already know
I am bringing energy and positivity to the situation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Bass
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NightJazzBGMMusic
this song reminds me of my late father who passed away 12 days ago whoever is reading this. may your parents live more than a 100 years❤
@jessicamiroortiz7917
God bless you, thank you so much
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I live stupid comments.
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Fat hipopotam passed away about two years ago.
@sonia336
I am so sorry for your loss may you and the rest of your family always b blessed and protected. ❤
@AvaAyala-yj2ti
Sorry for your loss 😢
@chillcafe6491
Thanks for the smooth jazz music, thanks for the great visuals, I love it so much
@ChillJazzCoffee68
Your music is a masterpiece. It deserves to be recognized by the world.
@user-ug1ew8bn5e
My giraphe passed away. I wait for your "sorry".
@user-ug1ew8bn5e
Don't refuse me.