**Smiz The Moneykid** — A visionary force in hip-hop, blending Brooklyn grit with Southern soul, Smiz (born in Brooklyn’s Brownsville, raised in Elizabeth City, NC) is a multifaceted artist, producer, and entrepreneur redefining independence in music. As 1/4 of the Brooklyn supergroup **Ghetto Mentality** and 1/2 of the multimedia duo **The Office Boys NY**, Smiz champions the #ImSoIndie movement, embodying self-reliance and innovation in an industry dominated by conformity .

A graduate of NYC’s **Institute of Audio Research**, Smiz mastered recording, engineering, and production, empowering him to craft his entire discography—including the pandemic-era *iPhone 8* (2024) and the highly anticipated *iPhone 13* (releasing November 22, 2024)—entirely on his smartphone. This guerrilla creativity fuels his viral anthems like *Bang Bang Trap* (featured in *Trap Soldiers*) and *Folk Lore*, his breakout album surpassing 100k Spotify streams independently .

Inspired by Michael Jackson’s rhythmic precision and early hip-hop’s raw authenticity, Smiz merges streetwise storytelling with boom-bap beats, critiquing today’s homogenized rap scene. “Hip-hop started with originality; now, it’s a sea of clones,” he asserts, advocating for ownership and generational wealth through his label **Stacked Empire LLC** .

Beyond music, Smiz mentors rising artists like singer MLove (*The Vanity Project*) and collaborates with Grammy-nominated producer Phillip “Bangout” Pitts. Upcoming projects include *Pardon My Back 2* and *Bassline Bully Music*, a nod to hip-hop’s golden era .

A self-made mogul, Smiz’s mantra is clear: *“Educate yourself, own your art, and let the world interpret it.”* From blockchain-powered streams to TikTok-resistant authenticity, he’s not just making music—he’s building a legacy .

**Key Releases**:
– *Folk Lore* (100k+ streams)
– *iPhone 8* (2024, Aurovine)
– *iPhone 13* (Nov 22, 2024)

**Follow**: @smizthemoneykid | #ImSoIndie | #BankrollBrotherhood

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*For deeper insights, explore his interviews on [Aurovine](https://aurovine.com/onthevine/smiz-the-moneykid/) or stream his discography on blockchain platforms.*