With his sincere lyrics yet calculated delivery, _thesmoothcat solidified himself as a heavyweight in the local Baton Rouge music scene with his first solo album "Breathe" (2018). He intrigues audiences with his versatility and mixing experimental hip hop with energetic live performances. It has been a snowball effect ever since adding the 9th Life band to his act, garnering attention from New Orleans to cities like Austin, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Osaka, and beyond. Now, back in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, he prepares to show fans and new listeners his evolution with the release of his project, "LIKE MAGIC."