E-Smitty

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Background information
Birth nameEric Finnerud
Also known as
E. Smitty, E-Smitty
Born (1981-09-11) September 11, 1981 (age 43)
Origin Atlanta, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Years active1996–present
Labels

Eric Finnerud (born September 11, 1981), professionally known as E. Smitty, (also stylized as E-Smitty), is an American record producer, audio engineer and songwriter. He has produced and engineered tracks for artists such as ASAP Ferg, Sadat X, Group Home, Lil Dap, [1] Future, and Murdah Baby and collaborated with various artists including, Kool G Rap, Alpha Memphis, Rebel Rodomez, [2] SpiderDaGod, Chino XL, Pacewon, [3] Chris Rivers and many others.

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Career

E. Smitty began his career producing a large number of albums for independent artists. [4] In 2005–2006, E. Smitty produced albums for "Em-Lo" - Existence is Mandatory, Love is Optional, [5] "Paul Bunyun & Derez" - Destined to Be, [6] and "Nottie Dread" - Nottie Dread, [7] and in 2009 for "Lil Twan" - Hate On This [8] among others. In 2010, E. Smitty signed a distribution deal with multi platinum producer "Keith Clizark" releasing two albums: Knowledge Is Power and New Age Of HipHop, [9] featuring Agallah, Kool G Rap, Armageddon (Formerly Of Terror Squad) and Raydar Ellis. In 2012, E. Smitty produced arguably the favorite record on ASAP Mob's Lords Never Worry Mixtape "Choppas On Deck" by ASAP Ferg. [10] In 2015, E. Smitty released his 1st Instrumental series A Beat Tape Vol. 1 [11] and shortly thereafter signed a distribution deal with The Orchard [12] for his record label Sound Alive Records. [13] In 2017, following recent success, E. Smitty released Best Of E. Smitty [14] featuring Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Pacewon, Lil Dap, Raydar Ellis, SpiderDaGod, Rebel Rodomez, K.I.R.K. and Sadat X. [15]

Music style

E. Smitty's music has been described as a blend of soulful, melodic rhythm and slapping drums. [16]

Audio engineer

E. Smitty is also a Mixing and Mastering Engineer and founder of Sound Alive Studios. [17] E. Smitty's experience has allowed him to producer and engineer music for gold, platinum and independent artists & musicians. [18]

Discography

Albums (Incomplete List)

Singles (Incomplete List)

References

  1. ↑ "E.Smitty (Kool G Rap, ASAP MOB) Chooses Focusrite". Focusrite. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  2. ↑ "E-SMITTY – "MY LIFE" F. KOOL G RAP". 2DOPEBOYZ. July 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Chino XL, Pacewon & Spider Da God Put Mumble Rappers In Crosshairs With "New"". HipHopDX. January 9, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Releases". Sound Alive Records. August 2, 2017.
  5. ↑ Existence is Manditory, Love is Optional, January 1, 2006, retrieved August 2, 2017
  6. ↑ Destined to be..., January 1, 2005, retrieved August 2, 2017
  7. ↑ Nottie Dread, January 1, 2006, retrieved August 2, 2017
  8. ↑ Hate On This, March 6, 2009, retrieved August 2, 2017
  9. ↑ Knowledge Is Power, April 6, 2010, retrieved August 2, 2017
  10. ↑ A$AP Mob - Lord$ Never Worry | Download & Listen [New Mixtape], August 28, 2012, retrieved August 2, 2017
  11. ↑ "E. Smitty – A Beat Tape [Beat Tape][2015] – Beat Tape Co-Op". beattapeco-op.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  12. ↑ Smitty, E. (July 2, 2015). "Sound Alive Records is proud to announce our Partnership with Orchard/SONY....just signed the dotted lines....pic.twitter.com/VYlZRV44u3". @THEREALESMITTY. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Sound Alive Records | Record Label". Sound Alive Records | Record Label. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Best of E. Smitty by E. Smitty on Apple Music". iTunes. June 30, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Stream E. Smitty's 'Best Of E. Smitty' Album - VannDigital". VannDigital. July 4, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Hip Hop Producer E. Smitty releases "Best Of..." - Insomniac Magazine". Insomniac Magazine. July 3, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Sound Alive Studios | 678.829.2238". Sound Alive Studios | 678.829.2238. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  18. ↑ "E.Smitty (Kool G Rap, ASAP MOB) Chooses Focusrite | Focusrite". us.focusrite.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Destined to Be...... by Paul Bunyun & Derez on Apple Music". iTunes. September 5, 2005. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Existence is Mandatory, Love is Optional by Em-Lo on Apple Music". iTunes. February 11, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Nottie Dread by Nottie Dread on Apple Music". iTunes. February 14, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Hate On This by Lil Twan on Apple Music". iTunes. March 6, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  23. ↑ "A Beat Tape, by E. Smitty". E. Smitty. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  24. ↑ "The EP by E. Smitty on Apple Music". iTunes. April 29, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Group Home - Forever". Discogs. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Crossroads by Manny Major on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 2, 2017.[ dead link ]
  27. ↑ "Best of E. Smitty by E. Smitty on Apple Music". iTunes. June 30, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  28. ↑ "Welcome to Infinity by Travaughn on Apple Music". iTunes. July 22, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
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