In a small flat in Paris, far from the polished glass of high-end recording studios, an artist known as SMEEZ is quietly rewriting his own rules. His workspace is humble, a “nothing fancy” home studio that serves as a laboratory for an evolution that has seen him move from the digital pulses of electronic music into the rhythmic world of rap and beat making.
For SMEEZ, the journey is not just about a change in genre but a deeper shift into the realm of slam and poetry. This new direction is anchored by a recent lyric that he finds particularly powerful: “On doit lâcher prise pour mieux se retrouver. On se perd pour se renouveler”. It is a philosophy of letting go to find oneself, a “new chapter” that he captures in quick flashes on his phone while navigating the city.
Motivation for an independent artist can be a fragile thing, but SMEEZ finds his strength in the desire to do something different. He is not looking for a signature sound to get stuck in; instead, he thrives on the unpredictable. He describes himself as an artist still looking for “something new,” a pitch that ensures his listeners never quite know what to expect next. From the bedroom studio to our Early Detection Radar, SMEEZ is a reminder that the most compelling music often comes from the courage to renew yourself.
