About

donSMITH is a multidisciplinary writer and visual artist keen on telling raw, urban narratives in a vulnerable fashion. Harlem-born, and now LA based emcee donSMITH has a style reminiscent of '90s New York rap and jazz fusion, while maintaining a freshness in the contemporary hip-hop landscape.

Previous releases “In Loving Memory” and “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From” emphasize donSMITH’s ability to be both a written and visual storyteller. donSMITH is focused on one thing: perpetual artistic expression across multi-medium landscapes.

Notable recent releases from upcoming jazz/rap fusion album “OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID!” include “Can’t Wait” and “Right Away”. Having touched notable NYC stages like Bowery Electric, Knitting Factory, SOB’s and more, live-sounding records have become a staple in the NY emcee’s catalog.