R&B singer B. Smyth reportedly passed away at the age of 28 due to respiratory heart failure. Condolences to the family and friends. I doubt anyone remembers Heroes High, or the Young T’Challa I played across Kay’s Storm… Just got the news that his FC, B/Smyth passed away this morning from respiratory failure. He was only 28 years old. It’s just sad…too many people are leaving us too soon.
Brandon Smith was born in 1994 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smith started his career posting covers of his well-known songs on YouTube, including Rihanna’s “Stay” and Miguel’s “Quickie,” some of which he has garnered more than 500,000 plays watch. His videos have seen him appear on various high-profile talent shows, and his style has been compared to famous artists Chris Brown and Usher.
Smith’s success in the talent show earned Smith a recording contract with Motown Records in 2012. On December 11, 2012, he released his debut single “Leggo” with 2 Chainz. The song peaked at number 41 on the US R&B Songs chart and number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart.
Smyth released his debut EP, The Florida Files EP, on October 15, 2013, along with his second single, “Win Win,” which included Future. The song was produced by Mike Will Made It and Pluss.
Smyth switched labels from Motown to ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records. On December 4, 2015, Smyth released his first single, “Creep,” featuring Young Thug, with ByStorm and RCA. This song was produced by Dun Deal.
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