Smokie Golde - “Yew can call me Smoke...” Smoke Golde is a rap artist with a truly unique approach to his craft and sound. His tone is rooted within the sound of the golden age hip-hop, but it also has a uniquely modern twist, often dealing with experimental arrangements, nice sonic textures, and other great creative ideas. Smokie recently released an array of singles displaying his versatility. These unique and often polar releases are great examples of the artist’s outstanding tonal range and it is an impeccable collection of great beats, lush instrumental melodies and more importantly, a really direct flow. Smoke is truly able to create outstanding atmospheres in his tracks, and his work transcends styles and trends, echoing the music of influential artists such as Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, Brotha Lynch Hung, A Tribe Called Quest or Death Grips, just to mention a few. This album is a great showcase of this artist’s talent, and it is definitely a promising step forward in a BUDding career that surely has so much more to offer. We can’t wait for what’s next!