Often referred to as “the hardest working woman in underground soul”, Sy Smith is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer who helped cultivate her local indie music scene. Some of the most progressive modern indie artists to date came directly from Smith’s own band line-ups, including Thundercat and Kamasi Washington. Smith’s catalog includes five studio albums, with contributions from producers like James Poyser of The Roots, Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, and The Foreign Exchange‘s Nicolay.
It’s been nearly six years since Sy Smith‘s acclaimed album Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete. After guesting on Zo! and Tall Black Guy‘s “The Ride” for their excellent 2021 album Abstractions, the multi-talented, Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter and actress reunites with her frequent collaborators for her new album Until We Meet Again, released today (1/26/2024) on all DSPs via +FE Music/EMPIRE. Produced entirely by Zo! and Tall Black Guy, and executive produced by The Foreign Exchange frontman and Little Brother co-founder Phonte, the album features the sensual lead single “Slide” and serves as Smith’s long-awaited full-length +FE Music debut. Guest appearances include world renowned singer/drummer Sheila E, trumpeter Chris Botti, and more.
“You ever pick up an old photo album that you haven’t seen in many years and look through it? And all the memories of each photo come flooding back as if those pictures were just taken yesterday? That’s what “Until We Meet Again” feels like. It’s a sonic reverie down memory lane – making stops at every single emotion that comes with reminiscing.” – Sy Smith
Stream/purchase Until We Meet Again here.
Smith is set to hit the road in March and April for her Until We Meet Again headlining tour. Dates and more info are available here.
