Sy Smith
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Also known as | Syretha Smith[1] |
Genres | R&B[1] |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Psyko! Records/MDI Distribution |
Website | sysmith |
Sy Smith is an American singer.
Early life and career beginnings
Sy Smith began her career leading a six-person Washington D.C. go-go band called "In Tyme".
Career
1999–2003: Psykosoul and departure from Hollywood Records
Smith moved to L.A. in 1997 and signed with Disney's label Hollywood Records in 1999. On October 26, 1999, she released her first single "Gladly", which charted at number 79 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In early 2000, Smith released the second single "Good N Strong".
In 2001, Smith was dropped from Hollywood Records. In the same year, Smith made a cameo appearance in
2004–2007: The Syberspace Social
In 2004, Smith received a minor role in
Smith, along with Sharlotte Gibson and Kenya Hathaway, were featured backup singers on
2007–2009: Conflict
In April 2008, Smith released her third studio album,
2010–2011: Syberselects
In April 2010, Smith appeared on
In December 2010, Smith confirmed in an interview, that she will be doing a jazz album.[8]
In January 2011, Sy Smith and Mark de Clive-Lowe recorded a version of Teena Marie's 1984 hit "Lovergirl" and went on the tour with The Foreign Exchange.
2011–present: Fast and Curious
In November 2011, Smith began touring with Sheila E. and the E Family. In December 2011, Smith announced her fourth album, Fast and Curious to be released on March 6, 2012.[9][10]
In January 2012, Smith and The Decorders released a remake of Minnie Riperton's song "Inside My Love". On March 6, 2012, Smith released her fourth studio album Fast and Curious. She regularly appears as a guest soloist on tour dates for trumpeter Chris Botti. In 2013, she performed regularly as a supporting vocalist for French musical icon Johnny Hallyday. Smith also re-joined Chris Botti as the featured vocalist for his tour.[11][12][13]
In September 2015, Smith released a cover version of Janet Jackson's "When I Think of You".
Personal life
On July 11, 2010, Sy Smith married Shawn Carter Peterson.[14]
Discography
Studio albums
- Psykosoul (2000)
- The Syberspace Social (2005)
- Conflict (2008)
- Fast and Curious (2012)
- Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete (2018)
- Until We Meet Again (2024)
Filmography
Film/stage
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | All About You | Toomie's singer | Cameo appearance |
2004 | Black Rose | Rose | Lead role |
The Seat Filler | Fitz (VJ) | Minor role | |
2005 | If You Don't Believe: A Love Story | Ellie Jackson | Minor role |
2006 | True Grits | Pregnant woman | Minor role |
Body Language | Holt | Minor role | |
2016 | California Love – A Triptych | Herself | Main role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997–2002 | Ally McBeal | Singer 1 | 41 episodes |
2002 | Lyric Cafe | Herself | Music director |
2011 | American Dad! | The Hot Tub Singers (voice) | Episode: "Hot Water" |
2011–2012 | How I Met Your Mother | Singer | Episodes: "Tick Tick Tick" and "The Autumn of Break-Ups" |
2023 | Young Love | Ms. Anderson (voice)[15] | 4 episodes |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Saints Row | Aisha | Voice |
2008 | Saints Row 2 | Voice |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2001 | "Welcome Back" | Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Music and Lyrics | Nominated[16] |
2005 | If You Don't Believe: A Love Story | NAACP Theatre Awards: Best Supporting Female – Local | Nominated[6] |
2006 | Body Language | NAACP Theatre Awards: Best Supporting Female – Local | Nominated |
2008 | Conflict | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Album of the Year | Nominated[17] |
Sy Smith | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Female Vocalist of the Year | Nominated[17] | |
2009 | Sy Smith | LA Weekly Music Awards: Best Contemporary Blues/R&B Artist | Nominated |
2010 | "Greatest Weapon of All Time" | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Song of the Year | Nominated[18] |
2012 | Sy Smith | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Female Vocalist of the Year | Nominated[19] |
Fast and Curious | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Independent Album of the Year | Nominated[19] | |
"Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down)" | Soultracks Reader's Choice Award: Song of the Year | Nominated[19] |
References
- ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Sy Smith Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "Sy Smith". The Soul of Amsterdam.
- ^ The Syberspace Social on Amazon.com
- ^ "Sy Smith". Television Academy. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ The Syberspace Social on CD Baby
- ^ a b "NAACP Announces Nominees for Annual Theatre Awards". Broadway World.com. Wisdom Digital Media. January 25, 2005. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ Published by Krysten Hughes Q&A// CONFLICT, LOVE AND NO REGRETS: SY SMITH. CentricTV. Retrieved April 30, 2010
- ^ Sy Smith: The Girl That Everybody Knows That Nobody Knows (Let Her Explain). Washington City Paper. Retrieved December 8, 2010
- ^ Get your pic in Sy's new CD cover. MyEmail.ConstantContact. Retrieved December 8, 2011
- ^ Upcoming Soul Music CD Releases!. Soultracks.com.
- ^ "Pacific Symphony : Detail". www.pacificsymphony.org. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ write, Jim SullivanContributing. "Veteran bandleader Botti delivers once again". capecodtimes.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ Dispatch, Gary Budzak, For The Columbus. "Concert review | Chris Botti: Sound mars stellar jazz-symphony effort". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Sy Smith gets married!. Chris Botti Forum. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
- ^ Smith, Sy [@Syberspace] (November 23, 2023). "Now that the strike is over, I can finally talk about this! During the height of the pandemic (way back in 2021), I booked my first recurring role in an animated series! Meet "Ms Anderson", Zuri's zany (and somewhat thirsty?) teacher on "Young Love" @StreamOnMax" (Tweet). Retrieved February 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Sy Smith – Awards. IMDb. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
- ^ a b "2008 SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards Winners!". SoulTracks. SoulTracks, LLC. October 4, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ "SoulTracks Awards Show coming on Dec. 7th". SoulTracks. SoulTracks, LLC. November 30, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ^ a b c "SoulTracks 2012 Readers' Choice Awards nominees named!". SoulTracks. SoulTracks, LLC. October 9, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
External links
- Sy Smith at AllMusic
- Official website