In his hometown of Philadelphia, the younger Smith got himself into trouble to the point where he moved to Los Angeles -- in order to live with his uncle and live in a better environment. Inspired by the time spent being around his uncle, Smith started to funnel his energy into rapping, and he performed at a number of L.A. spots prior to recording his first album, Streetz to Hollywood. Featuring production work from Trackmasters and Mike City, as well as guest appearances from Omarion and Yung Berg, the album was slated for release in early 2008. ~ Andy Kellman