Artist, producer, and creative, SMBDY ELSE makes music for the dreamer. Through emotional melodies and energetic anthems, SMBDY ELSE reaches listeners who share similar feelings of love, identity, and expressivity. Inspired by genre-defining legends (Juice WRLD, XXXTENTACION, Post Malone, & 6LACK to name a few), SMBDY ELSE combines the meaningful emotions found in emo rap with a refreshing take on the emerging pop-fusion scene. From heartfelt acoustic tunes to 80s-themed anthems, SMBDY ELSE covers a spectrum of genres to both engage with multiple audiences and also explore his ever-adapting sound. Born in the Great Plains of South Dakota, music has forever been a part of his life in one way or another. As many artists do, he describes himself as a "bit of a black sheep" when it comes to both his music and personality. "Fellow artists—whether that be musicians, painters, videographers, etc.—have always been my crowd; however, in my neck of the woods, it's rare to pursue the arts as aggressively as I have. It's a shame, really. Truthfully, that might be why I've had a bit of an identity dilemma for much of my young life; singing, rapping, producing in an environment that treats such passions as childish hobbies has been.. well.. to look at the bright side, it's been incrimental in shaping who I am. So, I'm thankful for that." "I'm thankful for my listeners. Although I've been doing this for years, I feel like I'm just getting started. Enjoy the ride!"