D Smoke Talks New Album ‘Black Habits’, Family Upbringing and Freestyles | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow winner D Smoke has dropped a new album ‘Black Habits’ and stopped by Sway In The Morning to talk about the project.
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[@madD8845]

Sir is this dudes brother. That family has been blessed with immense talent. His mother and brother sings background for Sir. God has really blessed this family.

[@lahopkins9746]

WoooooW! That is something!!! I recently watched the Tiny Desk concert with SiR - had never heard of him - and was so impressed by him/his gift and the fact that he had is Mom and brother with him.

[@yoursurgerysister]

Positivity Breeds Positivity yessssss.

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

He's dope.

[@jasminepearls1047]

I was thinking dang he looks like SIR lol

[@yoursurgerysister]

Jasmine Pearls lol same

[@alexandraguzman20]

This man needs to be protected at all costs.

[@austintorrence5400]

Facts

[@therealurbansol]

#HYPERFACTS

[@alexandraguzman20]

@@D-Town.313 um pop smoke from Chicago is dead. Not D Smoke

[@D-Town.313]

@@alexandraguzman20 yes you're right and I stand corrected!

[@sula496]

Alexandra Guzman I’ve been thinking the same.

[@felicianicoleg]

D Smoke yes highly melaninated, educated, innovative & enlightened. Definitely the anointed one--- every hood needs!!! Tell your stories, teach by example & be the light!! We salute you! !One love🙏🏾❤

[@felicianicoleg]

@Ari-Ben Kendricks Thank you!!

[@empress.l.e.tra5904]

Felicia Nicole u was about to bust a flow then u stop your bar is hot

[@felicianicoleg]

@@empress.l.e.tra5904 I definitely was inspired!

[@empress.l.e.tra5904]

Felicia Nicole stop sitting on talent I guess u going to the studio soon stop playing & poet joints 111

[@denisedean2446]

I pray this handsome brotha lives a long life and is protected from haters. After what happened to Nipsey Hustle, Pop Smoke and Pac all killed in Southern California, we need to keep this handsome intelligent brotha in prayer. We need his voice for its prolific.

[@JdubEMEM]

Bro is exactly what we need right now! Real life experiences told thru precise flow and rhythm. No mumble rap, he has real legit intentions when he raps to make u replay what he said. This man is on some Sunday morning at big mommas house rapping shit. Like family reunion and rib smoke rap.

[@scottmatyac5599]

This guy needs more recognition. Between his lyrical ability, flow, and delivery there's really not many who compare to him in today's rap. Honestly he's up there with j Cole and Kendrick in my opinion

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

Good Evaluation

[@davidolamide4142]

Great vibes

[@WordWoman111]

This is called getting more recognition. I'd never heard of him so it's working. His gifts are making space for him. He's definitely in the Cole, Kendrick lineage. Beautiful.❤

[@trife74]

He listens to kendrick and copy his format... I think he talented but I wanna hear him .. not another kendrick FOH!..

[@scottmatyac5599]

@@trife74 and nowhere shape of form does copy his format lol He's from the same part of the world so he has a very similar sound but D Smoke has been around a long time. He's not copying anyone else. What a ridiculous statement

[@Singlehood2Marriage]

D Smoke is that DUDE!! Love his intellect, passion and music! Much needed in today’s society!!

[@Sinatra_301]

Like Snoop said we need more like him in the game!

[@j32p]

Sway's brilliant intro to the freestyle starts at 29:07

[@TheEnock10]

For everyone saying SMOKES is slept on Not really he’s in his own lane he’s just starting his big creative journey and also not everyone focus is to be mainstream I’m sure he’s fine just where he at while working for more.

[@ChaddyBoom]

Yep. I agree. He has only been out for a few months. He's doing pretty amazing I'd say.

[@WordWoman111]

Thank you. Mainstream is overrated. Let him rise at the right speed for him.

[@natashabuddafly]

D Smoke is in a class all by himself, no pun intended!

[@dnvrcolrdo]

Where is the pun???

[@natashabuddafly]

@@dnvrcolrdo he's a school teacher

[@dnvrcolrdo]

@@natashabuddafly Oh. Ok

[@Artvibesmatter]

@@dnvrcolrdo c'mon bro Ketchup..

[@jirrellj]

Imperial stats He’s Kendrick ghost rider lol

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

I am telling anybody with a ear drum that D Smoke is the West Coast Andre 3000.

[@jamarbell1177]

They said the same thing about kendrick

[@justkingjordan6820]

Ok Bill

[@mrslapside]

smoke404 Lol

[@samoramcminn87]

D Smoke is going to be a legend. He will change the trajectory of Hip Hop. Amazing songs with strong messages embodied in beautiful tracks, enlightening both mind and body. Plus God damn, he is sexy 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 He just makes you smile. Much ❤️ my brother.

[@sunshineloveyasharal4768]

To bad the industry won't promote him like he should be. He's against their deep agenda to keep us sleep as a people. Which is unfortunate 💔

[@samoramcminn87]

Sunshine Love Yashar'al Clearly D Smoke is not waiting for anything to be handed to him. He’s equipped with talent, education, experience, charisma, family, friends and business associates and with more fan support I have no doubt we will see this young man truly shine. It’s up to us to support real talent.

[@sunshineloveyasharal4768]

@@samoramcminn87 That is definitely true

[@icameisaws4829]

If he doesn't blow up, then something is wrong. Can't say I've been this impressed with a rapper in a looong while. Talent, looks, and BRAINS!!

[@KatrinaLenzly]

Played this interview up until 2:30 then went to go listen to track 1 he references. I ended up listening to the whole album and never finishing the interview. It's VERY well produced and the skits thread a really beautiful story together. DSmoke and SiR are officially my new faves. No commas

[@_theshockisreal]

D Smoke is setting bar high for those to come he's a legend in the making! ✊🏾💯💪🏾

[@alexandraguzman20]

This man is literally gona go so far in his career!!! Finally have someone to listen to!!!

[@jaimewebb921]

“I’m chosen to be Great and I accept the Calling” I love him! So dope

[@V59971]

Being watching this dude all the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼.. Dude is 🔥 on the mic. This is real Rap .

[@MissFoxyDoll]

D Smoke is a Spiritual Man. I love him.

[@seanshep]

I was with him for several hours last week at a Laker's event in LA. I had no idea who he was. When we spoke, he was a straight forward brutha. Much respect

[@nadinee323]

He’s so fucking good I can’t 😩🔥 his albums are amazing from start to finish, having Jill Scott on a song that’s an honor

[@mimibennett8404]

Right!!

[@lanreakerele4375]

D Smoke is very talented and extremely intelligent with the way he uses his flow to freestyle during the show/interview

[@zechwilson5934]

He’s already one of my favorite rappers

[@kingfire1148]

D SMOKE that guy, I love the way he brings REaL SUBSTANCE.. HIP HOP livez... BOOOOOM

[@mrgee2498]

Can D Smoke get some national radio play?

[@EWreckWright91]

D smoke Is one of my favorite artist on hood , he's one of the coldest

[@jamarbell1177]

How old are you brotha??

[@EWreckWright91]

@@jamarbell1177 28

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

He just getting started, can't wait for the Tour

[@TheBotchJob]

Bruh I listened to that freestyle 3 times and got goosebumps everytime... This guy is insane bruh. I pretty much called it on his audition on Ryhthm and Flow but everytime I hear him he only gets better.

[@fatherandsonvibes]

Love D smoke.... He has so many gifts to bring to Music. Our youth needs him, he leads by example. From someone that reps LA-Cali to the heart, Thank you. Your the truth. Best to you and your family.♥️✌✌♥️

Not his job, parents job

[@twilightfades_7]

Ginger W Okay... he can still do it too though

[@twilightfades_7]

Oakland Legendary Uh yeah they do

[@brooklin5868]

I cried when he won. Omg I was so happy for him.

[@darienrichardson1190]

OMG D Smoke is a BEAST on the mic and a true INSPIRATION to the Culture!!!

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

Love myself some D Smoke! This man is so real to speak on issues so deep in our community they we no longer notice them. Keep telling your/our story. 😍

[@jalissamoses115]

I love his story, D Smoke originality and pure rap/Metaphors made him a star!

[@jamarbell1177]

What's original?? Hes a kendrick clone

[@twilightfades_7]

jamar bell Then you haven’t listened 😒

[@tristanbellamy6075]

Imperial stats D Smoke isn’t even all that tbh. His rhymes and lyrics is basic. He’s a whole kendrick clone.

[@jamarbell1177]

@@twilightfades_7 I did listen, but all i can think of is Kendricks TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY.. if I owed you $100 would you take a real 100 or a copy like some monopoly money?? Ik the answer

[@WavPool]

That Spanish flow thoughhhh! 🔥

[@LucidCiC]

The album was honestly so good. I suggest listening from beginning to end it flows so good.

[@MynameisNOTthepoint]

I absolutely adore D Smoke! His album is amazing.. one of those albums you can let ride from beginning to end!🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@KeefCounty]

I don’t know why I expected Carlton to come in the freestyle sliding 😂.

[@umrilifenChrist]

Omg I’m obsessed🤩 😍he’s like holy water poured on a dry & thirsty land 😛

[@alishajoh]

I literally love D Smoke, super dope, well rounded man!

[@ifengozi]

THIS is the future of hip hop! 🙌🏾 The things he is going to do for the global community bring me so much joy 😍

[@robertineherring663]

He's such a blessing. I love you D Smoke. Stay blessed.

[@boz2094]

“Middle school is full of some of the weirdest MF’s in the world” 😂

[@ChickenSlurpeee]

🗣️ THIS MAN IS AN ACTUAL TEACHER!!

[@johnannan1929]

Been listening to the album all day. Playing and replaying this interview like an instruction manual for the album

[@aisharaven2892]

I love D smoke .I'm super obsessed with his lyrical content😘😘😘

[@EWEAVER]

havent heard the album yet but interested in listening once I heard he's SIR brother. SIR last project was fire and Im still listening to it til this day

D Smoke the new West Coast This brother inspires me.

[@Rosebuddz_Revenge]

I feel you on that. I listened to the whole album on repeat the first time. Definitely inspirational.

[@theuser314]

I been waiting on this one! This guy's an inspiration. He'll go far on realness alone. We get to watch another great one ascend 💯

[@pragmaticeagle4832]

Good to see so many other people recognize this dude's talent. His music is a breath of fresh air amongst all this garbage that's passing for music. Hopefully he keeps putting out music & assisting with projects for a long time

[@BigReese1981]

I’ve played Black Habits 2 about a 1000 times. The dude D SMOKE is the truth.

[@i_know_im_him]

D smoke is being slept on right now !

[@darrickbrodie1280]

True that

[@jamarbell1177]

Look like yo hat was slept on too..

[@justinbentvelsen9005]

how is he slept on? I think hes overrated..

[@josephinevanko8613]

Justin Bentvelsen stfu

[@GoldenGraham25]

Give him time!!! He’s got next!

[@themachanel8128]

Giving me K Dot vibes, D Smoke is an inspiration and an inspiration to the youth and he has a God heavenly flow

[@Dizzinator2114]

I mean they are from the same place , but their voices are similar too.

[@IdentityCrisisUniversity]

D Smoke a true lyricist....thank you for keeping that shit fresh.

[@danahoward759]

He is Awesome. I'm Smiling at him the whole time he's spittin'... When he first came to the stage during the competition, I knew he would win. I knew it. He got skillz, the looks, the flow, the personality, he is a true MC. And there's something very Spiritual about him... And the content of his lyrics and his storytelling is solid and thought provoking. Its Like, Where you been!? The rap game and music industry needs him right now! I love this brotha! I was a fan at first sight.

[@IAintGonLieSoTellMeWhy]

D smoke is gonna be a legend in this game

[@ashleyactress1]

I study Sway - A legend and Dsmoke is indeed anointed, gifted, and brilliant! #blackboyjoy #blackboymagic🔥☄️✨

[@jamarbell1177]

U study sway?? I bet ik why yo ass single

[@nicholasgathara4332]

I'm hype for D Smoke to get the exposure he truly deserves 🙏🏽💯

[@adaml3774]

Still waiting to hear the full version of “when the kids pull up”

[@LoveLanceMG]

Adam L it’s out. KZbin D Smoke- When the Kids pull up

[@LoveLanceMG]

Ya gonna lose ya shit when you do here the full song. He wasn’t lying when he said he messed up right when he was about to get into some meaty lyrics

[@Ojsilva1]

He needs to colab with Kdot...He's dope and I remember rooting really hard for him to win

[@oshun0598]

Kunle Silva I don’t think he’s going to do that yet. Because people are doing the comparison thing to much at the moment.

[@Man_Face4]

Makes me proud to be bilingual! His flow is hands down in both languages! Ughhhhhi hope he goes farther than Netflix.

[@lovemommy8405]

D Smoke is the truth I was with him every step of the way on Rythm + Flow and Last Supper is fireworks.. “Eat, smoke take your time , it’s a long dinner”.

[@jonnybizzle]

Incredible interview Sway. Thank you for these great conversations.

[@sweettana08]

Where's the love button! ❤ #Dsmoke legend in the making

[@JEtienneMusic]

I'm so happy for this young man, on everything I'm praying for nothing but onward and upward movement for him and his sphere of influence!

[@calicoslim]

Glad I watched this interview, was presently surprised, now I got to check out his album

[@lionelkoonce11]

Alfonso looked at D Smoke like how Funk Flex looking be at rappers with tru bars.

[@hbmiike]

"im from the WEST and im climbing everything EAST OF ME!"

[@widthemid]

*claiming

[@mak9792]

Te quiero! He speaks with so much conviction & wisdom, I love his poise. His pensiveness is piercing. All love! He is well on his way to the top

[@tinasmith5551]

D’Smoke is so intentional loving his 💧 drip snaps up beautiful beautifully done.

[@Suidolemalso]

I have been waiting for this!!!!!💜 pure talent

[@jirrellj]

When a celebrity is popular they automatically assume the less known artist is copying, but it may be the complete opposite. How do y’all know Kendrick isn’t copying him? They are both from Cali. It’s been plenty of instances where mainstream artists steal from underground artist.

[@ChickenSlurpeee]

RS His brother Sir been apart of Kendrick's camp nd D Smoke said he wrote for other artists so maybe we're just hearing the Blueprint of Kendrick 🤔

[@lorenzoburton3974]

Good point

[@montenana]

I just listened to this album last night at work and its the best full project I've heard in a while. Do ur thing brotha!

[@kimberlymoyer1232]

Sway and D, please big up this young black inventor from Atlanta, a 6th grader who invented the Anti bullying backpack. He and his parents have patented it along with the app

[@Rosebuddz_Revenge]

Yo!!!! The album is FIYAAA 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥The freestyle was crazy, his flow! 🔥🔥London locked in! ✊🏾👊🏾

[@basharabdulraheem4477]

I love listening to D smoke's interviews cuz you actually learn things.

[@sirtalented187]

"Them Trinidadian roots! From the islands!!!"

[@AliSukru]

AYE I literally got goosebumps when he went over that Paak beat - makes it look easy! D SMOKE!

[@Ms.jessicajones5471]

This Kings vibe is EVERYTHING I needed.

[@wendyraymond1751]

He is incredible ...love his flow....nice humble guy ... sway you always lovely....Thanku love an God bless x

[@91WriterzStatus]

I love him already, listening to the album now.

[@WHATYOUKNOWTV]

D Smoke 💨 Walks In His Own Truth I’m Proud Of This 🤴🏾 !!!

[@adrenna1973]

Artists like this come along every couple decades or so. This album getting airplay all spring and summer!

[@TheJamaican777]

What I love about this brother is that there is no posturing, no hype from him. Just him speaking from the soul and that's hard enough for me

[@mrabicruz]

Wooooooo 🔥🔥🔥

[@finditmike]

Did y'all see Carlton's face when switched to Spanish...... Priceless 😂😂😂😂

[@RUNWAYBEAUTY]

I love D Smoke✨ he’s such a light 💫

[@alexandraguzman20]

I need a collab with kendrick

[@debbw6306]

Thanks D Smoke for the shout out to Englewood Chicago!!! Love and respect!!!!

[@Micah-Woods]

This guy this nice! 🔥💯 Ready for album #2!

[@raynaphillips5579]

Yessssss D Smoke yesssssss! You are bringing me back to hip hop bro!!

[@crillz9660]

never heard of him prior to this album dropping, very much enjoyed this album, will continue look for his music in the future

[@rinavelli]

I love him. Such an amazing artist & person. The album is beautiful.

[@hbmiike]

When my guy hit the Spanish and said: " forget to rep my city you niggas silly how can't I!" DOPE!

[@caracasaltavista]

Love this dude!!

[@sharihill6195]

YES!!!! #dope #hotness THIS is what I miss! We need more of this!!!!

[@870mrhyde]

Dope ass interview and freestyle sway. Have the LP and the album, both are🔥🔥🔥

[@five6iix]

My music gon blow soon

[@newlienatural]

❤❤❤ D Smoke and his family! Awesome musicians!

[@Shugah6262]

God's Masterpiece Very Unique None Like D Smoke 💯💫 💪🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@AnaEliNoble]

That was BOMB! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥