Los Angeles-based artist SMILEZ has always commanded the spotlight with his bright, striking yellow presence, and with the release of his latest album, Ur in My World, it’s easy to admit that he is quite simply a force to be reckoned with. The 15-track release features an amalgam of hip-hop meets punk rock tunes, demonstrating the artist’s ability to collide sonic worlds to create a universe all of his own.
With an underlying theme of resilience, the artist admirably demonstrates how to make the best out of challenging circumstances. A stand out track off the album is “Someday,” which listeners may recognize from The Strokes 2001 hit. Adding his own spin on the track, SMILEZ shows his impressive talent of putting his bold yellow stamp on anything he sets his mind to.
SMILEZ also touches on serious topics including mental health and loss, which is evident in "Mentally I'm Somewhere Else.” A contrast to “Party Party Party” where we can hear the artist celebrating life and being unapologetically himself. Covering a diverse range of themes, SMILEZ’s lyrical prowess, intoxicating musicality and authenticity is setting him apart from the rest.
