“I swear 305 should be lucky to have me.”

When we interviewed Smitty years ago, I thought he had as good a chance as anyone to make noise in the industry. His Voice Of The Ghetto disc was one of those “best you probably never heard of” albums. That one album and artist that we all have, the kind that everyone holds close to their heart and try to share with everyone.

Fairly sure dude has a bit of financial security because he was ghostwriting for Puff and others. But through it all, even without the posts appearing here, I’ve still been listening and keeping an eye on his career, watching him grind on the under. Through it all, when I grab one of his releases, I don’t even have to wonder if it’s going to be quality.