This past weekend I was given the opportunity to join Smino and his team when the Swanita Tour hit Houston, TX. The St. Louis native has quickly become one of the most noteworthy figures coming out of the Chicago scene, so it only made sense that the tour kickoff in his adoptive hometown (covered by the POD team) included many highlights that demonstrated this man’s major star appeal, helping pave the way for a guest appearance by T-Pain when they performed in Atlanta.
It was crazy to see the level of energy he can bring even after the injury he got on just the second show of his tour. Lounging backstage, Smino posed for a couple shots for me, with crutches and all. His presence was just as potent onstage as it is off it; you can see it clearly in these photos.
He is doing music his own way and I have not heard anything similar to what he offers, and you shouldn’t miss him live.
See the pictures below.
Photo Credit: Ruben Bustillo / Pursuit Of Dopeness
S/o to Ralph for being the plug.
