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Antonio Smith - Bio
Antonio Smith is a producer, writer and engineer. Antonio has been in the music industry for more than 20 years. He has written and produced at Sony Records, assisting in some of the top iconic artist on their roster. Artist like: Cypress Hill, Snoop Dog and Ronnie Canada a back-up singer for the Temptation's. Antonio has also produced for: D hoodlum, and Aron Hall from the R&B group Guy.
Antonio’s journey began at the age of 5, as he showed his skill and ability by playing the piano at the church he attended. He was being groomed at the time, by his grandmother.
Antonio then started playing the clarinet at the age of 15, and the drums soon after. Antonio was self-taught and knew he needed to grow his talent, so he continued his development by playing with multiple talented musician's over the next few years.
At 18, Antonio smith left his home in Morton Mississippi, to pursue a music career. He moved to Los Vegas, where he booked gigs in local hotels, restaurants, and residencies until in his early 20’s. He played along-side great bands like the Cookie Jar Band, at the Caesar’s Palace and the Flamingo.
Antonio garnered a two year Writers Contract deal at the tender age of 25, in a studio called “A Hole in the Wall”. Antonio wrote the song with Eric Smith, and sold the song to the studio owners, Antonio knew then he had talent.
Antonio had fallen in love with music, he then closed every deal he could find for production. Antonio produced a Girl Group called Swetre, out of the well-known “Wayne Water’s” studio. The group later became the well-known group from Los Vegas called “702”.
Antonio started his own record company in 2008, titled “Rolling Production Records”. Over the years this allowed Antonio to dedicate his time, skill and creative ability to more of own personal style of positive music.
The label founded an incredible artist in 2019, the amazing Jeff Harper. This artist has helped bring Antonio full circle, to a better understanding of his calling from God.
Antonio says “Because of Jeffrey, I feel called by God to use the gift he gave me to bring hope to all people, all over the world thru music and media. To bring people to an awareness of Christ and the salvation he brings for all.
My faith in God is what motivates me and drives me to want to take my music all over the world and as far in the music industry as it can go. The higher I climb in the industry, the more I am in a position to distribute the hope and love through music to the entire world.”