There are soul singers that definitely do their thing pretty well, but then there are those like Sy Smith that have own lane going in the opposite direction. Sadly, Sy is not a household name when most folks think of soul music, but she definitely should be. I first discovered this hot young lady back in 2004 when she dropped some album saving vocals on Ali Shaheed's mediocre "Shaheedullah and Stereotypes" solo project. So, when she dropped her second joint "The SyberSpace Social" I was all over that for sure. That album had definitely it's own unique sound. It had a spacey type soulful feel with a twist of funky vibrations. After hearing that joint, I immediately became a Sy-ber Souldier! I've been supporting her ever since. When I finally met her in person a couple of years back, she was just as beautiful on the inside as she looks on the outside. She's a true talent reppin' that D.C. sound. These are the kind of artists that need and deserve your support if you are a true soul music lover. 
Speaking of showing some support, Ms. Smith has just released her third (some say fourth) album entitled "Conflict!" I think this joint is her most well rounded project to date. It definitely shows some growth, without losing focus of that originality that makes her different from the rest. Personally, I'm really digging the production and her vocals, so there's no CONFLICT over here. Actually, if you have never heard any Sy Smith music up to this point, her latest album may be a good place to start getting to know her. If you like this one then you should go back and check out some of her earlier work. I don't believe in buying music blindly in 2008. I try to listen to everything before I spend my hard earned greenbacks for it, and you should too. So, put your ears on snippets of the "Conflict" album here:Checkout these two tracks:
Then hit her up at:
Now, peep this...
Sy Smith ft. Wes Felton - Reach Down (Video)
2 comments:
ok, 3 things:
1) sy smith. ok, 1st off you just had to remind me of "Shaheedullah and Stereotypes", didn't you. that was my 1st experience (unknowingly) of her, myself. and we were to be married and stuff but my girl seemed to have an issue with that for some reason, so whatever...
2) the gnarls barkley video. funny stuff. the end...
and 3) so i've been asking for that adwelogy mixx for a minute, you reposted it (it's good to find cats that do what they say, and i appreciate that. thanks!), i go to download it after all of these years of waiting and waiting and waiting and...
ok, a few days. but it's like dog years when it comes to music.
anyway, i go to download and i get this free download something or other is full, so wait your free(down)loading behind in the corner somewhere until we see it fit for you to get this...
ok, maybe not in so many words, but you get the idea. i was able to get it a couple minutes later, but that was funny to me. i didn't think i'd ever revisit the one christmas where i got all of the toys i asked for but moms forgot to get the batteries...
thanks again for the repost!
@Kurt go - Glad u finally put ears on that Dwele joint! Hope it worked for ya?
Yes, Sy is definitely fine in person. I got a big hug too dammit..
Gnarls got the funniest video award for that one...LOL! Mario played his best role since SOLO...
I totally understand the anguish that develops when waiting on music, but remember that patience IS a virtue, or some shit like that...LOL
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