Black Habits

by D Smoke

Overview

Black Habits, the official debut studio album from California rapper/multi-instrumentalist D Smoke, comes after more than a decade of activity in the music industry allowed him to hone his craft into something exceptional. He moved from work as a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a reality show winner, all the while working on a style of hip-hop that drew on personal details from his life experiences and uncommonly warm, intricate instrumental arrangements. Black Habits follows the boundless musicality of rappers like Kendrick Lamar, Anderson.Paak, and J. Cole, tying together elements of dreamy R&B, organic touches of jazz and gospel, and extra amounts of bass-heavy West Coast hip-hop production. D Smoke's delivery ranges from the exciting boom of tracks like "No Commas" and "Gaspar Yanga" to thoughtful introspective verses to the thick, summery funk groove of "Sunkissed Child." In addition to the versatile array of styles explored over the course of the album, D Smoke's bilingual rap skills are an exciting factor, giving his tracks new momentum every time he switches from English to Spanish in his verses. A background in the music industry might account for the smattering of big-name guest stars on his debut, with Snoop Dogg, Ari Lennox, Jill Scott, and his younger brother, R&B vocalist SiR, all making impressive showings across the album's 16 tracks. Never limiting himself to a single style or frame of mind, D Smoke's debut is dense with ideas and personality, offering a stunning opening statement that's bolstered by years of hard work and self-reflection. ~ Fred Thomas

Product Details

Release Date:	06/18/2021
Label:	WOODWORKS RECORDS
UPC:	0194690405440

Album Credits

Performance Credits

D Smoke   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Snow tha Product   Primary Artist
Snoop Dogg   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
E-40   Primary Artist
Sir   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Davion Farris   Featured Artist
Brittany   Voices
Jill Scott   Featured Artist
Jackie Farris   Voices
Jackie Gouche   Featured Artist
Ricardo Williams   Voices
Barry Brewer   Voices
SiR   Featured Artist
Ari Lennox   Featured Artist
Iguocho   Featured Artist
DJ Shanxx   Voices,Featured Artist
Carlotta Wood   Voices
LaNell Lee   Voices
Breana McConico Williams   Voices
Reece Williams   Voices
Sha'Leah Nikole   Voices
Kourtni Gouche Anthony Gouche, Jr.   Voices
Ronald Farris   Voices
Alan Abrahams   Voices

Technical Credits

Andrew Gouche   Musician
Craig Brockman   Musician
Battlecat   Producer
Larrance Dopson   Producer
Bruno Mars   Producer
DJ Battlecat   Producer
Charles Evans   Musician
J-Mo   Producer
Beast   Producer
D Smoke   Mixing,Composer,Producer
D.K. the Punisher   Producer
Marcus Paul   Musician,Producer
Jairus Mozee   Producer
Jason Pounds   Producer
J.LBS   Producer
Ben Billions   Producer
Seige Monstracity   Producer
Mike & Keys   Producer
Lamar "Myguymars" Edwards   Producer
Mark Whitlock III   Mixing
Jameel Bruner   Musician
SiR   Mixing
Julio Ulloa   Mixing
Derek Anderson   Mixing
My Guy Mars   Producer
Nick Sarazen   Producer
Mars   Producer
Thomas Cauley   Producer
Woah Beast   Producer
Zorro   Producer
Vic Lluevanos   Mixing
Steven C. Martin   Musician
Daniel Farris   Producer