: Smino utilizes a wide range of tones, from rapid-fire punchlines to soulful falsettos.
Smino 's third studio album, , released on October 28, 2022, serves as a sophisticated exploration of intimacy, self-love, and artistic growth. Moving beyond simple "chill-rap," the project blends funk, neo-soul, hip-hop, and gospel into a cohesive narrative about "paying rent" to others before learning to own one's self. Core Themes and Narrative : Smino utilizes a wide range of tones,
: Tracks like "90 Proof" and "Lee & Lovie" explore the complexities of budding relationships and the desire for a partner to "hold him down". released on October 28