Some of the producers on Sy's CDs include Ali Shaheed Muhammad, James Poyser, Vikter Duplaix, Anthony Bell, Nicolay, Kahlil Abdul-Rahman and Greg Curtis. Most recently, her new CD "Conflict" features production from Ty Macklin and Dre King.
Musicians on Sy's projects include the legendary Chalmers "Spanky" Alford (That Ring, Waiting...Contemplating, Honeychild, Part Of The Night, Define Our Love, What I Am), Herman Jackson III, Mark Whitfield, Pino Palladino, Larry Gold, Jae Deal, Tyler Coomes, Caleb Speir, Kevin Randolph, Dennis Turner, Daniel Seef, Mike Fiengold, Erick Coomes, Eric Walls, Steve McKee, Kelo Saunders, and many talented others.
Influences
Tay Zonday, Rosetta Walker, the guy who sings "Oh-mazing Grace", Solja Boy, Levon aka Crash Cut, people who audition for American Idol (and don't make the cut), people who audition for American Idol (and do make the cut), William Hung, Samwell, Shoopy Taylor, circus clowns, Ugly Wanda, Lumidee...
Yo, what's good. Thanks for the add. Really like your tracks, love that vibe. If you have the time, check out my beats and let me know what you think. peace
Look ima tell u the truth i am a artist my self and i am broke right now so i could not help u with ur request to purchase your songs on itunes so i jus listened to the ones u have on your page and i love i honestly like the song the art of u
I just saw you perform in Atlanta and I just gotta say GO SY SMITH!!!!! Thanks for gracing the A with your lovely presence and we hope that you come back soon!!! Safe travels and God Bless!
i just downloaded like literally 4 minutes ago th new CD on the computer so it can go on my mp3... CONFLICT IS THE BOMB!!! (do people still say the bomb!?!?) The whole thing made me smile :) But especially 'the art of you' cause I'ma househead. Great job! It has been in such constant rotation in the 2003 corrolla that if you need me to sing back up to this OR syberspace let me know, I got ya!!
I love you Sista Sy.....U know I found some old pics of us LOL ....circa '99 wow huh, anyway, continue to inspire Lady Smith...Thank you for the continued inspiration....U are the BEST:-)
Hey Lady! Good meeting you here in Dallas for the Soul Conference...keep your head up, God knows the time and place in where you need to be. Peace and Love.
IT WAS GREAT MEETING YOU YESTERDAY. GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING. WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE STOP BY AND PICK UP MY NEMW ALBUM! I'LL BE DOING THE SAME FOR YOU...
i hope all is ok with you sy.....ooooooh chile, i'm sooooo glad that my better sense & the price of gas talked me out of that road trip, lol....i'm gonna have to work on being patient and wait for you to come back to dc ; )
so much Respect for your music and voice, Sy; .. i have to say that i come very often these times on your page to have a listen.. you're one of my fav artists actually:; 'hope alls well for you & yours, be well;
