Mark Smith aka (Lantan or Dj Lantan) was immersed in the sounds of music, spending time from an early age perfecting his own style, entering open mic competitions for prize money, these were raw and fiercely competitive events, freestyle and counteraction rap. Meaning Lantan’s learning process was steep. Lantan’s main influence comes from his environment, and life experiences past & present. Lantan is also a very good songwriter/lyricist and poet and writes all his own material. Lantan’s music has been published in Films, and major tv shows in Usa, featured in TNT Rizzoli and Isles & also on E Channel/NBC Universal , Lantan has previously been on British television show hosted by Fearne cotton, with Jamie Cullum, Sharleen Spiteri and Dizzee Rascal, which gave him internet notoriety. Lantan has performed live gigs in the UK/Europe/ Japan etc. This Incredible anthology studio Album“Turnt Up ” featuring General Levy. is the latest instalment by multi talented artiste Dj Lantan” it shows his musical growth and wide array of talents, by far this is some of Lantan’s greatest works.This album was also written & by multi talented DJ Lantan (M.k. Smith) Out on Hotta Flames Records.