After being presented with a set of drums at the age of eight, it became as writing on the wall for what laid ahead in Smitty's future. 

A skilled musician Smitty would prove to be at a young age — having his first professional performance at fourteen years old! As a music producer, songwriter, arranger, drummer, vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, Smitty's varied talents would take him all over the world with the very best in music.

Smitty would later go on his adult career to work with several accomplished and legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder and Chuck Brown, who he credits as his greatest musical experiences. Smitty has also worked and performed with acclaimed musicians Najee, Maysa, Experience Unlimited (EU), Walter Beasley, Ronnie Laws, Chante Moore, Kenny Latimore, Jodeci, Stimulus, Sheila E and the late legendary Wilton Felder amongst others.