What’s next? British-Ghanaian-Italian Smile Daviz gets the world grooving to ‘Crypto’

Currently working on his first Afrobeat EP ‘KNOCKING’, British-Ghanaian-Italian Smile Daviz (Smilez), after bouncing back from a two-year short break seeks to blend UK urban, melodies and Afro-fusion to stand out from the rest and make his mark.

‘Crypto’ was released on the 18th of March 2023, this is the first release from Smile’s anticipated EP, which explores afro-fusion, melodies and rhythm. Listen Here

Smilez’s previously link-up with Ghanaian afro beats artists such as Kwesi Arthur, Amerado, Kofi Mole, OV and Enam. Smilez recruited Kelvnboy to enrich and incorporate the style of the afrobeat highlife tone, and he also teamed up with UK rapper Suspect OTB on a bonus track – ‘Cynthia’ for the up-and-coming project.

Smile Daviz who was born on 31st March 1990 in the UK, spent part of his early life in Ghana which influenced his musical style, making him relat- able to a wide range of both African and European listeners.

Growing up Smilez was influenced by Styles P, Shea Davies, Nate Dogg and Tupac including Daddy Lumba from Ghana.

Smilez spent some time in Ghana during The Year of Return, which re- birthed his love for his roots. Whilst in Motherland, he did team up with a new school generation of artists in Accra and created ‘Oh Lord’ with Amer- ado and Kofi Mole. In 2019 ‘Jungle’ was born with Kwesi Arthur who gave one of his best verses, the video was shot in London.

Released 5 years ago ‘Night Night’, was the track that got Smile out there with the emerging afro-swing genre which led him to a UK collaboration with Afrobeat duo Kwamz & Flava for ‘Say What You Say’, showcasing his empowering resilience, flow, melodies and unique personal style.

When a fan asked ‘why the name Smile Daviz? He explained “After a short spell in Ghana as a teenager, I returned to London and was heavily into Hip-hop which played an early part in my musical develop- ment as a novice, I wouldn’t say I was a bad boy but I did get into trouble quite often. I was always composed under any circumstances and I had the ability to charm people with a ‘Smile’ 24/7 which always got me out of trouble or being punished. The musician I always listened to when going to the studio was Shea Da- vies. The Smile Daviz all-smiley expression together with my love for Shea Daviz landed me the name “Smile Daviz” among my friends.”

Stay tuned, whilst Smile Daviz creates his own lane in the music industry as he builds a series of hits as the ‘Sauce Maker’.