The Smith Bros. aka The BEATSMITHz

The Smith Brothers (aka The BEATSMITHz) are a production duo, based in New York City. Shawn and Jabar Smith, are brothers, born and raised in Queens, NY. They are 2 out 5 siblings, one being hip hop producer Jimi Kendrix.

Shawn and his brothers were mentored by family members and close friends, including Dinky Bingham.

In the late 1990’s Shawn Smith, got his first break producing on Kelly Price’s debut CD, Soul of a Woman which was certified platinum in 2000. He went on to produce for Lil’ Mo, Gerald Levert, Tamia, Patti Labelle, Yummy Bingham, Joe and more. In the past he & Jabar have collaborated with hip hop producer Rockwilder and several others.

Discography

1999
Kelly PriceSoul of a Woman; Soul of a Woman ^(PD)Your Love; Soul of a Woman ^(PD)Take me to a Dream; Soul of a Woman ^(PD)

2000
Gerald Levert“It Hurts Too Much to Stay”; G, EastWest Records America ^{(PRG, AR)}

2001
Lil' Mo“She Could Neva B Me”; Based on a True Story, Elektra

2003
Ashanti“You’re all I need" “Turn it up”; Murder Inc., ^{(GTR, K)}

2004
Patti Labelle“It’s Time”; Timeless Journey, Def Jam Classics ^(CPD)”Unpredictable”; Timeless Journey, Def Jam Classics ^(CPD)

2005
Yummy Bingham“What More” The First Seed ^(PD)“Intro ”; The First Seed Motown Records / Island Records Group (UK), ^(PD,K,CPD)“Make It Hot” The First Seed ^(PD)“One More Chance” The First Seed^(PD)

Keshia Chanté “I Can’t Believe”; Sony Music Records, 2005 ^(PD)

2006Candace Jones“Diamond Ring”; Risk Music Group, ^(PD)

2007
Joe“Love Is Just a Game”; Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me; Jive Records, 2005 ^(PD)

Tonéx“One Dollar” ; Jive Records, 2007 ^(PD)

2008
Heavy D."Chasing Windmills"; Vibes, Universal Records, 2008

References

[http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608003068/Kelly-Price.html Kelly Price]

[http://www.honeysoul.com/wp/?p=618 Kelly Price]

[http://www.onestopbeats.com/JIMIKENDRIX.html Jimi Kendrix]

[http://www.rapindustry.com/production_2.htm Jimi Kendrix & Smith Bros]

[http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/12341 Jimi Kendrix]