Soulful Singer Alice Smith Sings "Ocean" in Acoustic on Sway In The Morning | Sway's Universe

Sway in the Morning welcomes beautiful soulful singer Alice Smith to Shade 45 studio. Now if you're unfamiliar with this lady, get to know her a bit below.
Sway and the crew spoke to Alice about her latest project "She," what keeps her motivated, and who she would see herself collaborating with in the future.
"There is no real finish line, it's not something I can just say 'Oh I give up,' it's what I do," said the humble Alice Smith when asked what motivated her to keep pushing her craft.
Also watch as she speaks on her experience meeting the legendary Miss Patti LaBelle, and working with Prince. Then her guitar player whips out a guitar blessing the airwaves of Shade 45, with her sultry voice, singing "Ocean," in acoustic.
Cop her latest project "She," and follow her on Twitter @AliceSmithMusic for any updates.
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[@HeleseTALKS]

listening to her voice is like listening to history and the future at the same time.

[@saravdcd]

YES EXACTLY

[@kymberlimoor5274]

that's the best way to describe her... wow

[@ishtarprescotto4831]

seriously

[@Blessed3175]

Yes! Your characterization of her voice is spot on.

[@MustardSeeed]

HeleseTALKS What a great description of her voice! Love her...😊

[@velvettaylor3512]

She's so raw, natural, and beautiful. such an inspiration!

[@KristinStJohn]

What kills me is she was holding back while singing -- you all should see her live -- she blows it out of the freakin' box

[@PineapplesCoconut]

this young lady is a beast behind the mic I respect her for being a real artist with real talent

[@kristinbracy5189]

her style is like Shug Avery meets Millie Jackson, her voice is like Ko Ko Taylor and Etta James sat down and had a drink with Sade

[@azizacredbyrd498]

You SNAPPED!!!!!!!!!! Yes ma’am! Cuz I love all ladies mentioned but that KoKo Taylor

[@CANDYSOULonline]

a REAL artist! much love to Sway for recognizing REAL talent!!!

[@MrDoug1986]

Amazing she reminds me of the early Whitney around the bodyguard days. Alice Smith has great range and tone control. You can hear tenor alto soprano and bass in her voice and the passion of her words when she sings. That's rare and hard to do only a select few can. She's somewhat like a female version of Luther Van dross to me.

[@katchiaow7330]

MrDoug1986 a female Luther Vandross is correct!!! Her range is phenomenal!!!

[@whizkidbrown]

Alice is dope period! Love her humble spirit.

[@AdriannaFyne]

I love you FOREVER SWAY for even having her on your show. Your taste is on point. Alice Smith

[@jwedwa]

She seems so real and humble!

[@DayeStylez]

She is soooo Dope, Ugh I cant take it. :)

[@csassiemn]

I love Alice -- I think she should be more popular -- she is awesome -- people are so sleep on her!

[@blueboy3081]

This Girl ROCKS........ I am so glad I found her........ both her albums are DOPE-most especially her 2nd album............. What a pleasure and breath of fresh air.....

[@DeeDster2011]

I've been following her music since her first album when I was in high school and have yet to see her live. Man, I've got to change that.

[@Syem14]

She's amazing my favorite song from her is Fool for You

[@saravdcd]

Dammit! Ive been a music fan of hers for years. Now that im hearing her and feeling her personality -i am a fan of HER! Thanks for posting!!!!!

[@rozwalkerstylist]

Alice. She is her own UNIVERSE! Continued blessings earth ANGEL.

[@MrTripLBee]

She's one of the very best artists out there. She should be wildly famous.

[@kymberlimoor5274]

I love her even more after this interview. I didn't think it was possible

[@amunetbahiti9084]

Alice Smith, Mayra Andrade, Sara Tavares, Nneka, Sade, Chaka Kan, Ericka Badu, Jill Scott, Elle Varner, Lauren Hill, Janae Monet, Nina Simone ..... Are my all time favorite artist. There are more artists, but these ladies are my top faves.

[@sabrinalecrivainmediaTM]

ERYKAH BADU 😕

[@lenaserrano1411]

Lauryn Hill😞

[@sexydivanae]

YES SHE SANGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Mont3000]

Whole album classic, the industry slept on this one.

[@cyn1c4lpho3nix]

Absolutely LOVE Alice! "Another Love" is my favorite!

[@jamebrewington4212]

SHE!!!! Is TIMELESS!!!

[@FYYAWOOD]

Will admit that I've never heard of her but now can commit to never forgetting her. Her voice is very unique and has that soul folk flare to it. I'd love to hear her with the Civil Wars!

[@Mygracegrace]

with the civil wars? at first i was like "yeah, good one". like that would be a good match but then i thought wouldn't she blend in too much sound wise. voice wise

[@cloverpeace]

Her voice is out of this world.

[@delvesdg]

That For Lovers and Dreamers album is my SHIT!!!!!!!! My computer has been down for almost a year so I have not gotten the last through. She is definitely an album I buy. And that says a alot from me.

[@kuajihill2290]

I love this woman! Her last CD For Lovers, Dreamers & Me...Crazy insanely good. She reminds me of Merry Clayton. Great voice.

[@andrewbwray]

I don't know a thing about SWAY, But someone introduced me to Alice Smith music a few years ago, and DAMN, I love me some Alice Smith!

[@andrewbwray]

I say a few years....I'm much older than I want to admit......

[@nehketah1978]

shes beautiful inside and out will always be one of my favorite artist great interview

[@NeliKatana]

She is amazing

[@michaelwatkins8720]

raw talent will always rise to the top!!!!

[@Edward_T_Martin]

Great interview! I just discovered Alice recently. Her voice and her music are so amazing. My heart explodes and I am moved to tears when she sings, and I can't even say why - except that is where she takes me. Thanks for posting this up!

[@alphasweetheart]

Yes! One of my favorite artist.. would love to see her perform

[@Joshybrid]

Thanks for having her on your show Sway, she's amazing!

[@OakCliffTX82]

Would love to hear her sing Millie Jacksons version of "if loving you is wrong"

[@jasonedinboro910]

I'm in love with Alice Smith her vocals warm my heart so much

[@ctflie76]

such an amazing talent! beautiful vibrato...soulful voice

[@zithulelekwaja8815]

She's something, isn't she? Wow! Powerful stuff

[@sandysunrise9618]

Wow wee ... more, much more of beautiful, brilliant and super talented Alice Smith!!! New, different, natural & refreshing!!!!!

[@dashedahphilando933]

SISTAH is BEAUTIFUL..so talented NATURALLY

[@ebonychante2184]

Yes yes Yes.. That was pure soul!!

[@towninc]

i love Sway. he seems so genuine, respectful and really appreciates good music. heather B too!

[@gabrielle102]

I am a huge fan. I see her every time she comes to DC ever sense 2008. I have seen her about 6 times and I will be seeing her on Nov. 29th. She is a rare talent and a wonderful performer. Her albums don't do her enough justice... If you see her perform live it will change your life musically. She is WAY better then Beyonce, A. Keys, and all these other big stars. Her voice is really authentic and her personality pours onto the stage. Get to know her..... you are missing out!

[@KristinStJohn]

Right there with you -- we probably would recognize each other. I buy tickets the second they go on sale

[@gabrielle102]

Kristin St. John LOL Awesome! Then I will probably see you at Howard Theatre. We have to keep supporting local artist! People sleep on DC talent WAY too much!

[@KristinStJohn]

Yes - got a crew coming with me. And I totally agree, people will drop huge bucks for non-singers but can't be bothered spending $20-30 to see com huge talent in our backyard

[@UrbangirlFabulous]

Love her!!!

[@SupaNova_1]

I soooooooo love her!

[@ufomechanic11]

Loveee her!!

[@ashley35211x]

I discovered her music on Concrete Loop years ago, and I've been a fan ever since. She's so talented.

[@tyrone711]

Sway in the Morning Thank you for introducing her to me.going to find her music and download Asap.

[@jaydenjordan5092]

RIP PRINCE

[@cicilysmail]

Shes AMAZING, Thanks Sway for exposing me to this song bird.

[@blkisis]

Dayum I love her❣️❣️❣️

[@inmyOWN_world]

Love that Voice!!!!

[@Sok12111]

Ever in awe of Alice Smith

[@gummyboots]

She has a lot of good songs, But "Be Easy" is god damn ridiculous. Entirely amazing.

[@gummyboots]

Candace Montgomery Easily, easily second for me.

[@HeWhoChills]

A Skeleton that is both Spooky and Scary I'm really late to the party, but I love that song as well. The track has aged well imo.

[@poopie3405]

OMGGGGGGGGG I've just discovered her music and she is !!!! and your comment led me to this song !!!!!!! LORD HAVE MERCY !!!!! IVE JUST DOWNLOADED 3 OF HER ALBUMS , her voice /songs the music just takes me to a good place

[@diamondnova7598]

Yes love that song fast forward 9-10 years later

[@susun7771]

Wow...Amazing... He writes the music for sure..

[@dollsbymontq2446]

6 years later...not! She said she writes it I heard you heard it .

[@adnilem5]

Love you girl! Incredible voice!

[@WhoIsNeek]

Amazing!

[@Singitboy]

omg... amazingly talented

[@cliperstar1809]

Love that woman!

[@joycerios1046]

Alice Smith. Great Great Artist.

[@mswkmw4683]

so sweet!

[@ladytray810]

Fantastic ..soulful

[@tanishaperry7738]

Chill ass interview! Love her!

[@nittabell5453]

My GIRL!!

[@grabitup]

thee BEST!!!

[@mrshuxley1024]

Yes lawd!😍😍😍

[@ZabDevin]

Awesome artist!

[@ladytray810]

Saw her at the Bowery Sunday night it was awesome

[@reneeacosta4420]

I had thought the same thing... when he said not everyone is hip on her yet.... And it's a good thing. -- It's like Cuba... there is this unique, authentic, majestic quality that comes from the lack of being pulled in multiple directions by overwhelmed, and inundated energy. It's almost as if it is easier to stay truer to oneself that way... running less risk of jeopardizing authenticity... something that happens too often. - Making it a real good thing every one is not ringing her bell right now. --But I also agree they will find out eventually; I'd like to see her pair up with Rita Ora, Dua Lipa, and or jorja Smith.

[@Msmackenzie]

please come back to Chicago Alice!!!

[@maodonimega]

cool lady with original lyrics

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Yeah man!!

[@KiasPlace]

go alice!

[@soxpuff]

Alice Smith is the best gift my Ex had to offer.

[@IFrameRodger]

Talented

[@TheMRS]

Shay, thank youbfor sharing A.S. ♥ WHAT JUICE IS THAT YOU'RE DRINKING, ALICE?!

[@patwilliams9899]

SING IT LADY!! PROP TO YOU AND YOUR TOM

[@joycecunningham8785]

Saw her on Black Girl Rock 2013 awesome.

[@HealingThroughInspiration]

Solid

[@romyosalas3973]

you got love this girl men

[@tjrey5517]

a 'SOLDIER' in her Craft and Love of Music! I do like some Alice Smith her sound is edgy and real. She should've asked him how he pay his rent, Dag! Alice Smith has that Phobe Snow vibe, may Ms. Snow RIP! Mediorcre interview to say the least.

[@saravdcd]

Id LOVE for her to sing If loving you is wrong! Its suggested a lot on different vids just saying

[@brochess049]

when I first heard her sang I think it was on black girls rock she did I'm a fool for you at the end of the show

[@marleyjake]

yes! It's here: vimeo.com/259780454

[@tatiannatownsend1531]

Sooooo good

[@Jameseditorofficial]

Another album sold. Great music and singing. Thanks Sway In The Morning!

[@exxtra71]

Wow, that was the real deal.

[@pangelcolon]

Six people are irked by their own soul and very existence in life.

[@annef.5141]

I discovered her last night via Tracee Ellis Ross!!

[@kymberlimoor5274]

I found her on Erykah bad station

[@TheMani215]

here in 2021

[@raziyamzee]

Does anyone have any footage of her singing with Prince?!!

[@lovethestage]

2:25 He says "People are gonna figure it out eventually and then our great big secret is out and that is great for you." Okay - so I stopped listening to modern music years ago because I just prefer the old school sounds - so I never heard of Alice Smith until YESTERDAY (10/1/19). Someone posted her Black Girls Rock performance on Facebook and I just happened to let it play. For the first 30 seconds I honestly thought...nothing. Then this beautiful, soulful, OVERLY AND EXCESSIVELY TALENTED soul from some far away planet where music is written before it is sent here to humans to perform in the natural had me SHOOOOOOK. I'm done. I'm just done - dead. I've played this video about 10 times today. Be warned before you watch this - once you go Alice Smith you'll never go auto tune again! vimeo.com/259780454?ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR0I5TnzNnHYGd5Z-U6oBslIDMoTzRA-Dj2vz9a_B21gI-pzgwN2OPhNIv0

[@OakCliffTX82]

She's Beyonce's spirit animal

[@joycecunningham8785]

+Soul on ice 82 I would you call her beyonce's spirit animal...i don't get it

[@megejuu4569]

Beyonce will be listening to these artists albums and probably most likely will not let them feature on her album!

[@yp1419]

Beyoncé wishes

[@extraordinaryguy3065]

From 2:00 to about 2:30. These words spoken here are truly keen and poignant in ways our common culture as a whole may never realize.

[@Papawheelie75]

Rasshan Patterson you should do a song. He has that same feel.

[@Blessed3175]

Oooooh yes, Rah is my heart and I love some Alice. That would be a collab beyond comprehension.

[@sofiaharis5968]

10:16 starts

[@lovemadenow]

an original.

[@LOUD24SEVEN]

Love Alice Smith, nothing new to the DMV

[@walterutley4971]

Hey call me man!

[@leemanstiles7790]

First comment

[@duramater1861]

Course the had to talk about her light skin. The oppressed.. sub oppressing.. who is that on Sway's show? She needs a lesson on how to build women up for real. PLEASE STOP

[@MelE1092]

Random but does anyone know what juice she's drinking?? loll