Smiley: My low-key favorite OVO artist's 'Spill The Tea' is all types of repeat mode vibes

Low-key? I’ve kept this ‘Spill The Tea’ on repeat and still cant’ get enough even as I type these words. A few days removed from its Friday premiere but with a fire music video premiering today, what better way to show love than right now? It’s all eyes and ears on Smiley and the audio - plus visual - gem.

Smiley completely delivers with the ‘Spill The Tea’ flex

The song is pure flames and I can’t get enough of the chill but signature rapping flow Smiley brings on any and every track. Getting the initial visualizer and an official music video going down today? Super tough.

OVO Sound recording artist Smiley is back in action (since December 2023) with his latest single 'Spill The Tea.’  The new single showcases Smiley's growth in his songwriting. Written during a snowy day in Toronto, the song is a reflection of Smiley's liberation from judgement and his quest to pay it forward and uplift others. The punchy packed track is produced by multi-platinum music producers KK McFly Money Montage and rising Toronto producer Halfademics. 

Spill the Tea is from Smiley's forthcoming mixtape, releasing later this fall. The mixtape project is a 7-track project that reminds the fans of Smiley's unique catchy rhythm while showcasing a new style of energetic flow. Smiley states, "People should listen to this project cause it’s gonna bring you into my world and I can guarantee that there’s shit in there you are going to bump. I took my time with this one and it's my favourite music that I have ever made.”

OVO Sound: Smiley's much-needed 'I Did What I Did' album has finally arrived

Who feels like waiting until Friday for a new studio effort? Look no further than OVO Sound’s Smiley coming through in the clutch to get your Hump Day right-right courtesy of a newly released I Did What I Did album.

OVO Sound star Smiley’s new ‘I Did What I Did’ has arrived

While it’s just under 10 songs and 22 minutes long, the project slaps from start to finish. Whether you want to turn up to ‘Benzi Boys’ or hear Smiley get direct with ‘Cut Her Off,’ there’s ample replay value on the EP.

After a long-awaited hiatus, OVO Sound recording artist Smiley is finally releasing his highly-anticipated mixtape album 'IDWID' (I DID WHAT I DID), tonight at 9PM PST/12AM EST. The mixtape features 9 bump-worthy tracks, including the currently released songs 'Fast Route,' 'Nicky Nine Door,' 'Eternals,' and most recent track 'Long Nights. 'IDWID' comes from Smiley choosing to chase his dreams over the streets. Smiley states, 'When I was locked up and on house arrest, nobody was checking for me, so when I got out, I got tunnel vision and locked in on my music career and my family, and that meant taking a step back from those who were not there for me when when I needed them the most, and I felt bad about it at first, but now I embrace it, like ‘I did what I did,’ and that’s what’s best for me.'

IDWID showcases Smiley's unprecedented talent and knack for captivating listeners with his unique flow. The tracklist is a mix of singles that encompass raw lyrics from Smiley's journey to now. With IDWID's overall atmospheric production and hypnotic flows, Smiley gives his fans and listeners a satisfying peek into his past, present and future. 

Known for his strikingly unique voice and flow, Smiley has garnered both admiration and criticism for his distinctive approach to hip-hop. Smiley’s unwavering commitment to his originality has earned him a well-deserved place in the hip-hop industry. Born in Montreal, raised in Toronto, Smiley began making music in high school with his friends. Although Drake had known of Smiley since 2014, it was in 2017 that Smiley caught the attention of Drake when Smiley released his underground single ‘HIT,’ and debut project 'Buy or Bye,’ which would later inspire Drake’s 2018 ‘Scorpion,’ album.

Smiley's string of boundary-pushing tapes in the ensuing years earned him a deal with Drake’s label 'OVO Sound,' in 2021, resulting in the explosive single "Over The Top" [featuring Drake], which reached over 100 million streams globally and vaulted into the Top 10 at Urban Radio and Bilboard’s Hot 100. Garnering over 150 million cumulative streams and earning acclaim from XXL, The FADER, UPROXX, Rolling Stone, and more, Smiley pushes the envelope with his recently released deluxe edition of' Buy or Bye 2,' with 6 new singles including the hit banger ‘BILL,’ and upcoming single "Grammy" [feat. 42 Dugg]. The original Buy or Bye 2 has impressively amassed over 135 million global streams.  As Smiley gears up to take his sound to the world's stage this summer, the half Mexican/half Haitian artist is prepping to release his latest project "IDWID" (I Did What I Did).