The Smith Bros. aka The BEATSMITHz

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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.

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1999 Kelly Price Soul 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)

2006 Candace 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)