Rapper/Producer/Audio Engineer/Musician and Songwriter; Antoine Christopher
Antoine Christopher Smith was 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, which was a subsidiary of EROICA. In 2012, EROICA lost their indie label due to financial complications which concluded all their artists. Influences: Chris Botti, Hiroshima, Paul Hardcastle, The Rippingtons, Miles, Coltrane, The Runners, Cool And Dre, Drumma Boy, Justice League, KanYe West, et al.
His productions, aka "DJ Night Writer" got him an audition for Cincinnati, Ohio’s Def Jam’s “We Got Next” in 2010 on Dec. 10th. By 2012, he released several “promos” under his real name Antoine Christopher. Recently in 2015, he released an EP; "Perception Week 1 - The Introduction."
Late 2000‘s, Smith entered in several songwriting contests: In 2011 UK’s Top 5 Finalists in The Peoples Music Awards (TPMA), Best Male Solo Artist & Dance/Electronica for his unreleased track “City In The Sea.” In 2010 UK’s Top 5 Finalists, Best Male Solo Artist for his track, “Mythical” in TPMA.” Hayden Bendall: Producer/Mixer/Engineer (worked w/ stars…Kate Bush, Katie Melula, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Tori Amos, and many more) says…”City In The Sea”…”Interesting from the beginning! Loved it.”
In 2009, Smith was runner up in the Song of the Year contest for his track “City In The Sea. He also won 1st Place in the Pro Soul Alliance next great indie artist contest. His winning track “Emotional Explosion” won Canadian hearts by saying…”blew the team at Pro Soul away – there is no doubt this talented young man is an up and coming music sensation for his generation.”
Also in 2009, Smith became a very well-known artist with over 30 + raving interviews on Blog Talk Radio. As a spin-off, he launched his own internet radio station, Antoine Smith aka DJ Night Writer Show on Blog Talk Radio to showcase his jazz compositions. To rap it up, Smith was written in Eroica 2010 Catalogue for History of Records for his release, “All That Jazz.”
Smith was brought up in the neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio with his mother and brother, which he claims “music was greatly inherited.” His mother, a singer and musician was once married to his father, a multi-instrumentalist — both were a dual team of performers and songwriters. As a contributor, his older brother composed a few songs on his Jazz compilations.
Earlier in his school days, he was selected in the honors band, jazz band and later joined the marching band where he played multiple percussions; quads, tenor, snare, bass drum, a drum-set, and congas. Smith was also an all-around athlete in his schools, as well as, his community — he participated in football, basketball, softball, track, and x-country. Studied music theory at Tiamoyo Arts and Education with Dr. Sharon Brown-Cheston, and studied drum sheet music with his Maple Heights School District teachers Mr. Nick Puin and Mr. Michael Janowitz.
As a child, Smith once dabbled on the piano at his late grandfather’s (a reverend, radio minister, singer, rhythm guitarist, organist, and pianist) church. Listening to Smith’s radio interviews on Blog Talk Radio, he tells a story…”when his grandfather passed, a keyboard was delivered a day after the funeral. The story unfolds that his grandfather ordered the keyboard before his passing to have it especially delivered to Smith. According to Smith’s full story, it was his brother that played the keyboard which threw him into shock that his grandfather may had known his future. But by Smith being very young at the age of 6 years old and caught up in his grandfather’s death, eventually later, Smith decided at the age of 14 years old to become a songwriter.”
Smith’s music is located on popular national and international sites: Record Union, Youtube, Myspace, Reverbnation, Top Music Japan, Amazon, Emusic, iTunes, Artistdirect, Bestbuy, Rhapsody, Wantitall, Google Play, Last.fm, Xiie, Allmusic, MusicaTono, Borders, CD universe, CDbaby, Twitter, Facebook, et al.
"David Dunne: DJ / Presenter - Head of Music & Senior Presenter Kiss 102 & 105 in Manchester and Yorkshire says..."City In The Sea"..."I think that melodically it's very nice indeed - has a nice chilled balearic jazzy feel to it and the chord progressions work really well." "I think this is someone who clearly has musical ability and can put together some quite complex rhythms and melodies - jazz is hard to pull off successfully but Cleveland's done well here."
“Hayden Bendall: Producer/Mixer/Engineer (worked w/ stars...Kate Bush, Katie Melula, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Tori Amos, and many more)...TPMA song review of Antoine Smith says..."City In The Sea"..."Interesting from the beginning! Loved it."
“Russ Sawyer: Mixing/Masterering Professor, London College of Music at Thames Valley University...TPMA song review of Antoine Smith says..."City In The Sea," Very atmospheric trumpet and other instrumentation to provide a swell of sound."
“D. Ramirez: DJ / Producer - awarded Best Remix and Best Producer in DJ Magazine's Awards...TPMA song review of Antoine Smith says..."City In The Sea," "I really liked the musicianship, the chords and the arrangement and the feeling that he captured."
The Center for Economic Development (the Center) at Cleveland State University's Levin College of Urban Affairs selected Antoine Smith to participate in a focus group. The focus concerned the Cleveland music sector commissioned by the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. In addition, Smith was selected from an elite source to conduct a study and discussion on how to develop a better community acknowledgement of its artists, etc. Remix of Cleveland Music Industry Full Report by Renee Constantino, Cleveland State Univer. Graduate.
Club S.O.N. Platinum says..."Note - The countdown begins tonight, the end of an era! It's been great and thanks for the support! The first of the last 2 regularly scheduled Soundoff Now! Show and what better way to close out our regular formatted schedule of shows this season than with a positive teen youth such as my special guest tonight jazz musician pheonom Antoine Smith. We will preview several tracks from many of Smith's compilations as well as an open discussion on the lost art form of jazz today, as we chronicle the young career of this young phenom jazz musician.
Eroica inducts Antoine Smith, a native Clevelander of OH as a jazz and other genres composer/artist for 2010 History of Records.
Ventura, CA, April 10, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Currently in the history of records, Eroica has inducted Antoine Smith, a native Clevelander of OH is described as a rapidly emerging young phenom -- composer, pianist, and drummer will be written in the records for Turn On Records that is subsidiary of Eroica Classical Recordings through Mr. Larry A. Russell, CEO.
Eroica is a leading classical music record label, based out of Ventura, California in the US. It started in 1992 to extraordinary roster of orchestras, ensembles, and solo artists which include the Manchester Music Festival Symphony; the London Symphony Orchestra; and the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra.
Eroica is internationally recognized for its Bartók recordings by June de Toth, the only woman pianist to have recorded a 7-CD box set of Bartok's solo piano works, and its trail blazing leadership in the discovery and acceptance of exceptional new talent, which has resulted in the signing of nearly three hundred brilliantly gifted new artists by the Eroica label.
The label got a huge boost in international recognition with the licensing by Sony Pictures of an excerpt from Mozart’s Fantasie in D Minor, as performed on an Eroica CD by pianist Loretta Mento in the motion picture "Seven Pounds," starring Will Smith.
Congratulations to Antoine Smith's cd, ALL THAT JAZZ that made it way into a signed contract on Feb. 28, 2008! Antoine Smith is currently written in Eroica Classical Recordings as an African American jazz and other genres composer/keyboardist/drummer, and inspiring producer in its catalogues of 2010.
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Antoine Christopher Smith was born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio. He comes from a wide range of family history in music that once indulged very heavily in local bands as musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. His main influences are his father, Robert Lee Smith III, who is a bass player, lead guitarist, trumpeter and pianist. His mother, Carolyn Fuentes who is a published writer, singer, keyboardist and drummer. His grandmother who is a gospel singer. His mother's sister Patricia, who is a violinist and plays the bass and last but certainly not least his grandfather, the late Rev. B. L. Miles who was a singer, and played the rhyme guitar, organ, and piano in his church.
His grandfather gifted Antoine with a keyboard, which is to him a cherished gift.
It is no wonder this young man is so talented!
Antoine also atributes his success to his faith and is a role model to his peers.
Antoine is a drummer and a as he puts it, a ”dabbling” keyboardist that composes and plays mainly, contemporary jazz.
In addition, he composes other genres as well including music for video games.
His latest CD is "Daydream" released under the "Turn on Records" label and "Mythical" and "City in the Sea" are yet to be released.
His desire is to enter into an Audio Production and Engineering program.
Join us as we talk to this mature, focused talented young man about his life and future plans at BlogTalkRadio.com/ColoredPeople on November 19, 2009 at 7pm PST/9pm CST/10pm EST
Antoine Smith a 16 year old songwriter, musician, composer goes onlinewithandrea to share his story, his music and his dreams for the future. Hosted by Andrea R. Garrison.
Antoine Smith is a "phenom". This gifted, 16-year-old composer and pianist has ideas and talent. Born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio, he comes from a family of musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. He is a first rate drummer and pianist who composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. He plans to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance. Website: www.blogtalkradio.com/antoinesmith
"Antoine Smith is a "phenom" This gifted young 17 year old composer and keyboardist has talent, ideas, and musical gifts far beyond his years. Antoine is a "Leo," born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio. He comes from a wide range of family members who have performed as musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. He is a first rate drummer and pianist who composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. He plans to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance. Go for it, Antoine. The world is yours." Larry A. Russell, CEO, Turn On Records. Turn On Records is a subsidiary of Eroica Classical Recordings, Inc. Call in if you would like to ask questions or comment 646 478 5090
The ultimate jazz experience happens on WSF Radio, this Tuesday night with Antoine Smith. It's a jazz experience you really do not want to miss!
NOTE - THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS TONIGHT,THE END OF AN ERA! IT'S BEEN GREAT AND THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! THE FIRST OF THE LAST 2 REGULARLY SCHEDULED SOUNDOFF NOW! SHOW AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO CLOSE OUT OUR REGULAR FORMATTED SCHEDULE OF SHOWS THIS SEASON THAN WITH A POSITIVE TEEN YOUTH SUCH AS MY SPECIAL GUEST TONIGHT JAZZ MUSICIAN PHENOM ANTOINE SMITH. WE WILL PREVIEW SEVERAL TRACKS FROM MANY OF SMITH'S COMPILATIONS AS WELL AS AN OPEN DISCUSSION ON THE LOST ART FORM OF JAZZ TODAY, AS WE CHRONICLE THE YOUNG CAREER OF THIS YOUNG PHENOM JAZZ MUSICIAN.
The First of what promises to be an electrifying weekly tribute to the art form called Jazz. There may be many imitations but there is only ONE real thing...accept no substitutes as we will sit in the blue room and experience the Rebirth of the Rebirth of Cool...You Coltrane, Miles, Blake, and Byrd fans know what I'm talking about. We'll be joined with our special guest an up and coming Jazz artist by the name of ANTOINE SMITH who in this one's opinion exemplifies the LIVING spirit of Jazz in the tradition of the original jazz masters. We'll listen to his music and have him share his thoughts and inspirations. Later we will be joined by Jazz Fusion and funk pioneer Randy Muller who has been instrumental in giving us so much of the music from BT Express, Skyy, and Brass Construction which he actually founded up to his current projects and record label.
Come step into the Jazz World with I.B. Wise and Ms.Q as we introduce Antoine Smith a young talented musical prodigy.
Turn On Records new indie artist, Antoine Smith is a gifted young jazz/alternative/world composer and keyboardist.
Cleveland, OH, September 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- "Antoine Smith is a "phenom." This gifted young composer and keyboardist has talent, ideas, and musical gifts far beyond his years...says, Larry A. Russell, CEO, Eroica Classical Recordings, Inc. Go for it, Antoine. The world is yours."
Antoine Smith has composed jazz/alternative/world music such as his cd, "All That Jazz." iTunes Customer Review, 2008 says..."All That Jazz" is lively and full of surprises. The 15 year old Antoine Smith has created some intriguing contemporary jazz motifs that linger in your mind long after the last play of the album. Antoine's album has an intimate appeal as debuts go. Melodies are smooth and rich with a rhythmic beat. Bravo Antoine!" His other music releases such as, "Wallflower" has an exotic and jazzy flavor and his single, "If I Were A Butterfly" that takes your breathe away!
Larry A. Russell, CEO, Eroica says... "Antoine Smith is a "phenom." This gifted, young composer and musician has ideas and talent. Born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio, he comes from a family of musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. He is a first rate drummer and keyboardist who composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. He plans to enter an excellent music and audio production/engineering college to continue his studies in composition and modern recording technology."
Mr. Russell also says... "I'm also thinking about our Turn On Records indie artist, Antoine Smith and his radio interviews on Blog Talk Radio. We are keeping an eye on Antoine as a very talented and highly motivated young musician/composer/percussionist and singer. He has everything he needs to hit the big time, and is willing to do the practicing, performing, and heavy duty promotional expertise and work ethic. We expect big things from you Antoine. Best of luck to you and your career and continuing musical training and studies."
Antoine Smith's music can be found on many online digital retailers (i.e. iTunes, Rhapsody, Emusic, Yahoo Music, etc.) His music can also be found on various websites such as Myspace, Reverbnation, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
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“Talking Smooth Jazz says..."16 year old Antoine Smith is a drummer and a "dabbling" keyboardist that composes and plays mainly, contemporary jazz. In addition, he composes other genres as well." In addition, Talking Smooth Jazz featured Antoine Smith's cd, WALLFLOWER on 7/19/2009
---Speaking of celebrity interview coincidences...Paul Taylor, a smooth jazz saxophonist (played with Rippingtons and more great celebrities as himself) with eight albums under his belt since 1995 was being interviewed by Talking Smooth Jazz on Blog Talk Radio. During Paul Taylor's interview, Antoine Smith called in as a huge fan to join in the conversation, Smith mentioned that he had done an attribute copy song to Paul Taylor, which was "Groove Zone." Paul Taylor had immediately remembered the song done in 2008 from Smith as a Myspace friend and stated that he liked it and felt he had a future in what Smith was doing!
Light 08 Radio says..."The First of what promises to be an electrifying weekly tribute to the art form called Jazz. There may be many imitations but there is only ONE real thing...accept no substitutes as we will sit in the blue room and experience the Rebirth of the Rebirth of Cool...You Coltrane, Miles, Blake, and Byrd fans know what I'm talking about. We'll be joined with our special guest an up and coming Jazz artist by the name of ANTOINE SMITH who in this one's opinion exemplifies the LIVING spirit of Jazz in the tradition of the original jazz masters. We'll listen to his music and have him share his thoughts and inspirations, and more…
"ALL THAT JAZZ is lively and full of surprises. The 15 year old Antoine Smith has created some intriguing contemporary jazz motifs that linger in your mind long after the last playing of the album. Antoine's,,,
Antoine Smith chosen In 2009 (runner up) Song of the Year for his track “City In The Sea.
Congratulations goes to Antoine C. Smith indie composer/artist and aspiring producer, that “loves to write everyday” – This gifted, now 17-year-old first rate drummer and pianist composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. Antoine is actively pursuing his music career receiving rave reviews as a very popular young artist on the air in rotation of many wonderful hosts on Blog Talk Radio, Black Talk Radio (e.g. Black Teen Enpowerment Radio). Along with composing his music in the tradition of the original jazz masters, his future plans include to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance. His winning track “Emotional Explosion” blew the team at Pro Soul away – there is no doubt this talented young man is an up and coming music sensation for his generation. Already compared to Jazz greats like Coltrane, Miles, Blake, and Byrd, Antoine Smith is just getting started!
"Seventeen-year-old musician/composer/percussionist/keyboardist ANTOINE C. SMITH is a prodigy. He’s an award-winning composer who is talented in contemporary jazz and other genre, was signed at age 15 to Turn On Records music label, has been interviewed on 30 radio shows, and produces his own blog talk radio listening party, “Antoine Smith/DJ Night Walker" featuring his repertoire in rotations and mixes. What impact has his grandfather “the Reverend” had on his career? Does he believe he has an intuitive nature that’s helped him make good moves in his life?"
"KSO Productions Radio63 Washington , DC / Preserving the Legacy of the Icons while Introducing New Artists.. Interviews with Artist Spotlights Musically. Interview Archives : Jean Carn , Angela Bofill , Karen Bernod , Stephanie Mills , Martha Wash , Afi Soul , Pat Payne , Eureka Wright , Lady Voice , Lady Day, Tego Love , Derek Refootz , Antoine Smith , George V. Johnson , Mark Greene , Yung Tota , Needy B , Bigg Sixx , Ace Gee , Chill Factor , Illatary , Fly Gypsy , 3A3B , Scott Free , Jameel Jahmay , Tego Love?
"This radio show segment will be dedicated to playing some of the hottest music by various independent artists. COME JOIN Esi & Lorinne as we have a "SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT" to make in regards to the MondialAmour Radio Show... The tenative Featured Guest for the show will be 17 year old Jazz Artist "Antoine Smith"... Antoine will be returning to the Music Hour to talk about his new CD. So Come One... Come All... To The Home For Feel Good Music".
"ANTOINE SMITH, JAZZ MUSICIAN, MAKES HIS RETURN TO THE SHOW WITH SOME NEW MUSIC..... HIP -HOP ARTIST, TRIPP WILL BE IN TO DISCUSS HIS MUSIC ......."
"Join me and my guest, Antoine Smith, as this teen sensation shares some of his beautiful arrangements with the listeners. Antoine Christopher Smith, 2/28/2008: is a "phenom." This gifted, now 17-year-old composer and pianist has ideas and talent. Born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio, he comes from a family of musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. He is a first rate drummer and pianist who composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. He plans to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance. *Updated note from label: Larry A. Russell, CEO Eroica, 7/7/2009: I'm also thinking about our Turn On Records artist, Antoine Smith and his radio interviews on Blog Talk Radio. We are keeping an eye on Antoine as a very talented and highly motivated young musician/composer/percussionist and singer. He has everything he needs to hit the big time, and is willing to do the practicing, performing, and heavy duty promotional expertise and work ethic. We expect big things from you Antoine. Best of luck to you and your career and continuing musical training and studies. Larry A. Russell, CEO, Turn On Records. Original Bio from label: http://www.turnonrecords.com/smith/artist.html"