The Smiley J Artist Zone

Chit Chat and music with singer songwriter Just Ry 25.08.2022 20:50 ↓

Artist Just Ry stops by the Artist Zone and discuss his new music, fatherhood, and more!

Chit chat and music with DC’s own Queen of Blues Stacy Brooks! 04.08.2022 35:20 ↓

Singer-songwriter and award-winning artist Stacy Brooks talks about the Blues and growing up in Germany.

Multi-Instrumentalist known as the Music Maker Saxophonist Kenny Nightingale 28.07.2022 28:25 ↓

Chit-chat and cool music with Saxophonist Kenny Nightingale.

Chit Chat and Music with the Soulful Duo Ruff Endz 14.07.2022 35:37 ↓

Baltimore's own Dante "Chi" of the soulful R&B duo Ruff Endz discusses the group's journey, new music, and their upcoming concert in their hometown Baltimore!

Chit Chat with the Queen of Indie Soul Conya Doss 07.07.2022 29:36 ↓

The Queen of Indie Soul graces the Artist Zone and discusses everything from music to her favorite lipstick tune in!

Black Music Appreciation Month Closeout 30.06.2022 32:01 ↓

Black Music Appreciation month closeout featuring music from some of my past guests and other independent music creators!

Black Music Month conversation with Bandleader, Wayne Bruce from Spur of the Moment 23.06.2022 31:30 ↓

A candid conversation with Musician Wayne Bruce as he shares some fun moments while working alongside some of the greatest musicians in RnB, Jazz, and Funk.

Chit Chat and Music with former Motown hitmaker Producer Michael B. Sutton 16.06.2022 29:19 ↓

Former veteran Motown Producer, Singer-songwriter, and musician Michael B. Sutton discuss his new music and shares some fun memories while working at Motown, the largest Black American promminent enterprise! 

Chit Chat and music with Artist, Leah Harris 02.06.2022 28:22 ↓

Tune in for cool conversations with Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Leah Harris.

Chit Chat and Music with Singer-songwriter Bashiri Asad 26.05.2022 28:18 ↓

 Artist Bashiri Asad discusses his music, lyrics, and some of his musical influences.

Chit Chat and Music with Singer-songwriter Micah Smith 12.05.2022 36:39 ↓

Micah Smith stops by the Artist Zone and discusses his new music, love for music, and upcoming events.

Chit Chat and Music with the King of Independent Soul Eric Roberson 05.05.2022 43:06 ↓

King of Indie Soul Eric Roberson stops by the Artist Zone for cool conversations and of course great music!

Women’s Month Closeout with Music 31.03.2022 31:33 ↓

As we close out Women's month, what better to celebrate than with music featuring some of  Smiley J's favorite female independent artists!  

Chit Chat and Music with Singer-songwriter, Carronne Jones-Sawyer 24.03.2022 ↓

Join me for a candid conversation with Carronne Jones-Sawyer about music, faith, health, and her non-profit organization.

Chit Chat and Music with Singer-songwriter Nia ”Songbird” Simmons 04.03.2022 26:13 ↓

 Nia "Songbird" Simmons discusses her music journey, performance, and new music.

Chit Chat and Music With Bassist Mitchell Coleman 25.02.2022 21:52 ↓

Bassist, Mitchell Colman discusses his newly released funk classic 70's cover Glide.

Chit Chat and Music with Singer-songwriter Dave Blackwell 18.02.2022 34:47 ↓

Musician Dave Black discusses his new music, new label, and label mates

SmileyJ Monthly Music Picks 28.01.2022 24:54 ↓

Good music is timeless everyone's taste is different host Smiley J shares some of her favorite songs from artists from around the world, U.S., Canada, Africa, and Europe.

Chit Chat and Music with Rukus the Artist 20.01.2022 31:46 ↓

Rukus the writer, lyricist, and hip hop artist discusses his new EP, music journey, and some factors that have shaped black culture.

End of year bonus episode Singer Tygressa Jones interviews Smiley J! 01.01.2022 21:51 ↓

Former guest Artist, Tygressa Jones conducts a fun interview asking all the questions allowing listeners to learn a little more about show host Smiley J. 

Chit Chat and Music with Artist Monique Nikkole 31.12.2021 25:31 ↓

Satin soul singer Monique Nikkole discusses her journey and her music. 

Chit Chat and Music with Jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside 24.12.2021 29:08 ↓

Join me for cool conversation and cool music with Flutist, vocalist, singer-songwriter Ragan Whiteside.

Cool conversation with neo-soul, jazz artist Deborah Bond 17.12.2021 29:48 ↓

Singer-songwriter Deborah Bond drops by the artist zone and discusses her new music, and other relatable life topics. 

Fun chat with Comedian, Actress and Film Director Alycia Cooper 10.12.2021 34:45 ↓

Comedian Alycia Cooper talks comedy and being an independent director, and some of her favorite hometown comedians and musicians.

Candid conversation with renowned Comedienne Impressionist Sylvia Traymore Morrison 12.11.2021 46:00 ↓

A candid conversation with America's comedic treasure Sylvia Traymore Morrison the first African American Impressionist!