*Will Smith recently revealed that he “found my voice” while working on his new track “Work of Art,” which features Russ and his son, Jaden Smith.
The song is Smith’s third single of the year, following “Light ‘Em Up” from the “Bad Boys: Ride or Die “soundtrack and “You Can Make It,” which features Ye’s Sunday Service Choir. Smith spoke about his return to music in a conversation with Russ filmed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Complex reports.
“It was really the first time in my life since childhood that I got the shit kicked out of me,” Smith said about his journey following the infamous Oscar slap in 2022. “You know, I had a run of the gods. It’s like, it was really the first time experiencing what it’s like to get stomped.”
Check out the full Will and Russ interview above and watch their new music video via the YouTube clip below.
We reported earlier that Smith signed a new record deal with SLANG, an independent label headed by music executive Rene McLean, following his BET Awards performance.
According to THR, SLANG’s lineup features Grammy-winning producer-songwriter Camper, hit hip-hop producer 30 Roc, and emerging artists like rapper-singer Leaf, The Underachievers, rapper Truththebull, artist-producer Isaia Huron, and underground rapper RY XP.
“I’m proud to lead SLANG’s efforts to partner with quality artists and invest in their growth, regardless of genre or where they are in their respective careers. In a quickly changing music industry, SLANG artists will be surrounded by a team of like-minded strategists who will stop at nothing to further their trajectory and help them meet their goals. Our commitment to culture comes first, and we consider our SLANG roster family,” McLean said in a statement.
Smith released his debut album, “Rock the House,” in 1987 as part of the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. He later achieved chart-topping success as a solo artist, with his most recent album, “Lost and Found,” released in 2005.
Smith debuted his new song, “You Can Make It,” at the BET Awards in June — watch the performance below. His new album is expected to drop soon.
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