Alexander Smith, 2007

“Being inducted into my high school’s Hall of fame means everything to me . It allows me to reflect on my life’s learning experiences good and bad , and how all that has led to this moment. Growing up in the melting pot of a community such as heights,has allowed me to appreciate everyone’s differences but understanding that we are all alike in the aspect of the love we all share for Cleveland Heights high school . This is truly a honor and I’ll be forever grateful. Being inducted into the Cleveland Heights Hall of Fame is my biggest achievement.”

“And from that moment on, it became personal.” ~ Micheal Jordan

Born Alexander Smith in Cleveland, Ohio, Smitty Beatz has developed a well-rounded career producing for some of hip-hop’s most iconic dignitaries and earning highly sought-after acclaim from the music industry as a whole. Smitty Beatz has been recognized for his outstanding producing & engineering capabilities and natural ear for incredible sound. He has earned publishing deals with BeatStars/Sony Music Publishing Company, where he has been creating exemplary music alongside the greats for eight years running. Smitty Beatz is credited on a plethora of highly distinguished works, including recording Fat Joe, Remy Ma, and French Montana’s “All The Way Up”. As well as producing Curren$y’s “Sorry For The Wraith,” and mixtape Air Freshna, Chris Brown’s “Attention,” Royce da 5’9” and J. Cole’s “Boblo Boat”. Most notably, producing Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “Black Effect” from their joint album Everything Is Love.

Smitty Beatz has had his hands on projects engineering for some of hip-hop’s most esteemed names, including Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Wale, Fat Joe, Nipsey Hussle, Remy Ma, Queen Latifah, Bun B, and Jim Jones. He has had the opportunity to engineer for DJ Khaled’s 2015 album I Changed A Lot, RIAA Certified Gold Album Major Key, and RIAA Certified Platinum album Grateful. Much like the eminent professionals he has worked with, Smitty Beatz is no stranger to dedicated labor to refine his craft. His captivatingly harmonious relationship with sound and ingenious production technique makes him a must to work with, and presents a bright future of collaborating with stars in the industry on exceptional beats.

Education

Graduate – Cleveland Heights High School

Current Occupation

Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Founder and CEO – OnlyUsMusicGroup

Achievements
  • 1x Grammy Award Winning Music Producer
  • 3x NAACP Image Award Nominee
  • 4x Grammy Award Audio Engineer nominee
  • 2x Bet hip hop Award Winner ( track of the year, album of the year)
  • 1x Guild of Music Supervisors Award winner (for his music being used
    in the reality TV show- The Sweet life LA, Season 1 created by Issa Ray)
  • 1x Swedish GAFFA-Prisen Nominee (international album of the year) & 99Jamz back to school drive and holiday meal drive