Big Smo was born in San Diego, California but raised in Tennessee. As with so many of his generation, he heard music from both sides of the fence, rural and urban, country and hip-hop. The combination stirred his musical creativity and produced his combination of country themes and attitudes with rap and hip-hop.

Big Smo catches fire in a digital age, where musical cross-pollination is everywhere. Smo brings together an outlaw vibe to rap lyrics. His high energy, gritty sound, and relatable lyrics captivate the audience in a powerful flow of southern rock and hip-hop.