Smooth Bee was born and raised in the “boogie down” Bronx. Smooth is well-known throughout the world as one of hip hop’s most valued artists for his smoothed out vocal style and worldly lyrics. Smooth’s voyage into legendary stardom began while recording and touring with Bobby Brown as a background singer, rapper and dancer.

Smooth Bee was a pioneer in the development of fusing hip hop with R&B and other musical genres in a fashion that would remain “street level, underground appreciated and radio friendly.” This sound paved the way for the success of Nice & Smooth – the duo of Smooth Bee and Greg Nice. Nice & Smooth’s numerous hits include: “Hip Hop Junkies,” “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow,” “How To Flow,” “Cake & Eat It Too,” “Old To The New,” “Return Of The Hip Hop Freaks” and “Dwyck” with Gang Starr. Smooth Bee crooned with Jo Jo Hailey (Jodeci/K-Ci & Jo Jo) for the song “Cheri,” which is featured on Nice & Smooth’s JEWEL OF THE NILE album. The beautiful ballad instantly became a favorite on R&B radio and among critics.

Smooth Bee joined Ice T, Ice Cube, KAM, Mobb Deep, DA Smart, Insane, Shorty, Chuck D, the RZA and Killah Priest on the single “Where Ya At?” on the acclaimed all-star album, ONE MILLION STRONG. Smooth also contributed his own song, “Mirror, Mirror,” featuring Val Young. He then sang the chorus of “We Are Hip Hop,” produced by KRS-One, to promote awareness of the Temple of Hip Hop.

While on a promotional visit to Japan, Smooth Bee recorded songs for the compilation albums: INFINITE RYVIOUS, SYNCHRONICITY 2nd SESSION: FUTURE SHOCK and UNITED NATIONS. Smooth’s recordings were featured on these popular Asian releases among songs by various other elite artists. Smooth recently returned to Japan to record new tracks with some of the hottest producers for his forthcoming highly anticipated solo debut album. 

Smooth Bee’s album is expected to follow a string of single releases including a remix of the airy pop-flavored “Girl He Don’t Love You.” Smooth has previewed “Girl He Don’t Love You” before an enthusiastic live audience on BET’s popular hit countdown program, 106 & Park, and on other premium cable programs and radio networks.

Smooth Bee has appeared in the motion pictures STRICTLY BUSINESS and WHO’S THE MAN. Currently, Smooth is reviewing proposals and scripts for several film and television projects…look out soon for Smooth Bee on the “silver screen!” 

Still true of the days when Smooth Bee dreamt of spreading his vision through entertainment, he continues to create innovative music and promote his immense talent worldwide. Smooth Bee is, and will always be, a true “hip hop junkie!!!”

CONTACT: Jason E. Abrams 212.969.8708

CHECK OUT:  www.SmoothBee.com

SMOOTH BEE DISCOGRAPHY

Please note: The Smooth Bee Discography is currently in progress; not every recording/appearance has been indicated.

COMPILATIONS FEATURING SMOOTH BEE:

ONE MILLION STRONG. “Mirror, Mirror” (Smooth Bee), and 
“Where Ya At?” (All-star collaboration featuring Smooth Bee, Ice T, Ice Cube, KAM, Mobb Deep, DA Smart, Insane, Shorty, Chuck D, the RZA, and Killah Priest). Mergela Records/Solar Records 72667-2, 1996.

INFINITE RYVIOUS (Released in Japan). “See The Light” (Smooth Bee featuring Kisha BE and The 19th Dynasty Kids). Animated picture soundtrack produced by DJ Masa; Jas Rac/Victor Entertainment, 2000.

SYNCHRONICITY 2nd SESSION: FUTURE SHOCK (Released in Japan). “We’ve Got Enough” (Smooth Bee featuring G-Soul and Storm Norm of The 19th Dynasty). Compilation produced by DJ Innovator; Street Flava Entertainment/Future Shock/Polystar Co., Ltd., 2000.

UNITED NATIONS (Released in Japan). “So High” (Smooth Bee). Compilation produced by DJ Yutaka from the Universal Zulu Nation, also features Afrika Bambaataa, Ice T, Chuck D, Prof. Griff, Ras Kass, Melle Mel, Prince Whipper Whip, Donald D, Grandmaster Caz, Tash of the Alkaholiks, and other guests; Avex Trax/Avex, Inc., 2000.

SMOOTH BEE ALSO APPEARS ON:

Bobby Brown: KING OF STAGE. “King Of Stage” (Vocal). 
MCA Records 5827, 1986.

ON THE DOWN LOW: CAN WE PLAY. “All Night” (Mass Appeal featuring Smooth Bee). Ichiban Records 4505, 1996.

“We Are Hip Hop” (KRS-One featuring Smooth Bee, Fat Joe, Rampage, and Rha Goddess). Produced by KRS-One; Temple of Hip Hop, 1997.

ALBUMS AS NICE & SMOOTH (SMOOTH BEE AND GREG NICE):

NICE & SMOOTH (Originally released on Sleepingbag Records [82013]); 
Priority Records 53887, 1994.
1 “Early To Rise”
2 “Something I Can’t Explain”
3 “Perfect Harmony”
4 “We Are No. 1”
5 “No Delayin’”
6 “Funky For You”
7 “Skill Trade”
8 “More And More Hits”
9 “Ooh Child”
10 “Hit Me”
11 “Gold”
12 “Dope Not Hype”
13 “Nice & Smooth”
14 “Dope On A Rope”
15 “Sum Pimped Out”

AIN’T A DAMN THING CHANGED. Rush Associated Labels (RAL) 
[Def Jam] 523478, 1991.
1 “Harmonize”
2 “Cake & Eat It Too”
3 “Down The Line”
4 “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow”
5 “Paranoia”
6 “Sex, Sex, Sex”
7 “Billy-Gene”
8 “How To Flow”
9 “Hip Hop Junkies”
10 “One, Two And One More Makes Three”
11 “Pump It Up”
12 “Step By Step”

JEWEL OF THE NILE. Rush Associated Labels (RAL) [Def Jam] 523336,
1994.
1 “Return Of The Hip Hop Freaks”
2 “The Sky’s The Limit”
3 “Let’s All Get Down”
4 “Doin’ Our Own Thang”
5 “Do Whatcha Gotta”
6 “Old To The New”
7 “Blunts”
8 “Get F***ed Up”
9 “Save The Children”
10 “Cheri”
11 “No Bones Remix”

NICE & SMOOTH IV: BLAZING HOT. Divine Records/Street Life Records 72392 75534-2, 1997.
1 “Blazing Hot”
2 NY Intro
3 “Boogie Down Bronx/BK Connection”
4 “I’ll Be Good To You”
5 “Let It Go”
6 “Lockdown”
7 “Scared Money”
8 “Hot Sh*t”
9 “Mad Love”
10 “Same Old Brand New Style (I Can’t Wait)”
11 Busta Rhymes Intro
12 “Dwyck” (Live)

COMPILATIONS FEATURING NICE & SMOOTH:

RAP ATTACK. “Funky For You.” K-Tel 762, 1989.

STRICTLY BUSINESS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). 
“How To Flow.” MCA Records 10428, 1991. 

LIVIN’ LARGE (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). “Paranoia.” 
Def Jam Records 523530, 1991.

RAP DECLARES WAR. “Funky For You.” Avenue Records/
Rhino Records 71040, 1992.

POETIC JUSTICE (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). 
“Cash In My Hand.” Epic Records 57131, 1993.

DEF JAM’S 10th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (Box Set). 
“Hip Hop Junkies” and “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow.” Def Jam Records 523848; 7105, 1995.

DEF JAM: NEW 2 OLD—OLD 2 NEW. “Old To The New.” 
Rebound Records, 1995.

RAPMASTERS: VOL. 1—FROM THA PRIORITY VAULT. “Ooh Child.” 
Priority Records 50976, 1996.

RAPMASTERS: VOL. 2—FROM THA PRIORITY VAULT. 
“Early To Rise.” Priority Records 50977, 1996.

DEF JAM’S GREATEST HITS. “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow.” Def Jam Records 536377, 1997.

LOVE HIP HOP. “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow.” HIP-O Records 541610, 2000.

DEF JAM 1985-2001: History Of Hip Hop Vol. 1. 
“Sometimes I Rhyme Slow.” Polygram 542951; 548486, 2001.

SLEEPING BAG RECORDS GREATEST RAP HITS. “No Delayin.’” 
Warlock Records 2843, 2001. 

NICE & SMOOTH ALSO APPEAR ON:

Big Daddy Kane: IT’S A BIG DADDY THING. “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy” (Guest Vocals). Cold Chillin’ Records 25941, 1989.

3rd Bass: DERELICTS OF DIALECT. “Microphone Techniques” (Guest Vocals). Def Jam Records 47369, 1991; 523502, 1994.

Gang Starr: HARD TO EARN. “Dwyck” (Guest Vocals). 
Chrysalis Records 28435, 1994; FULL CLIP—A DECADE OF GANG STARR. “Dwyck.” Virgin Records 47570, 1999.

N.K.O.T.B. (New Kids On The Block): FACE THE MUSIC. 
“Dirty Dawg” (Guest Vocals). Columbia Records 52969, 1994.

Slick Rick: BEHIND BARS. “Let’s All Get Down” (Guest Vocals). 
Def Jam Records 523847, 1994.

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SMOOTH BEE FILMOGRAPHY

STRICTLY BUSINESS. Character: “Tyrone.” Warner Brothers Inc., 1991.

WHO’S THE MAN. Character: “Bubba Worker No. 1.” 
New Line Productions, 1993.

THE HISTORY OF RAP. Full-length documentary/motion picture produced by Kurtis Blow. Krush Groove Films. Forthcoming (TBA). 

Smooth Bee has also appeared in numerous music videos and on television programs in support of his various recordings and as a featured guest.

Watch out for an exclusive Smooth Bee interview coming to this site soon!

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