Smith CJ

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. "Performing at the Youth ID festival in Paris. Mid-set, my band surprised me with a soulful 'Happy Birthday' song. Caught between the crowd's vibrant energy and my team's love, it was a moment of pure magic I’ll never forget. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Burna Boy, African Giant Kanye West, Graduation Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. These albums are a testament to the power of artistic freedom, inspiring me with their boundless creativity. The artists let their imaginations run wild and that's exactly the kind of music I wanna do S/O to those OGEEs !!. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Holy WaTa” "Holy WaTa" is the definition of love against the noise. It’s about a bond that cures like Doliprane for a headache, making you choose that person in every season as your reason. It's my anthem for a love that heals and makes you stand strong. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? In 2020, I released his first single “DIBANGO” during COVID-19, a tribute to one of the biggest OG African and World music Manu Dibango. That triggered everything my career and I'm grateful. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? "I would definitely love to win a Grammy one day and have the honor of collaborating with two of my favorite role models as an African artist : Richard Bona, who is Cameroonian like me, and Mama Angelique Kidjo.