Grammy-winner Chrisette Michele is all about taking things to the next level with her amazingly smooth sound. Her commercial success has given her a platform to encourage her listeners to create freedom and truth in their lives, which is the theme of her third album, "Let Freedom Reign."
This five-piece band has been on a hot streak since the 2009 release of their debut album, Losing Sleep. The past couple years have seen them touring with pop rock sensations The Script and Train, among others, and their amazingly smooth songs have turned up in some of TV's most popular shows.
DJ Skribble is one of those rare artists who has been able to stay on the cutting edge while simultaneously cementing his status as an amazingly smooth legend. One of the first superstar DJs, Skribble has spun for hip hop greats, torn it up on New York radio stations Hot 97 and KTU, and been on the 1's and 2's for a slate of MTV shows.
Amazingly smooth singer-songwriter John West, now signed to Def Jam Records, has been working with some of the industry's hottest artists, including Pusha T and B.O.B., and we get the feeling the best is yet to come.
Detroit-bred rapper Big Sean is on the brink of fame, with his first album dropping this June, and support from G.O.O.D. Music founder and personal mentor Kanye West. His signature "Supa Dupa" flow has a unique smoothness that has separated him from the pack, and now he's ready to take summer by storm with his first single, "My Last."
Neon Trees is a four-piece alt-rock band based out of Provo, Utah. Led by Tyler Glenn and backed by Chris Allen, Elaine Bradley and Branden Campbell, the group has displayed smoothness, substance and star-quality in support of Angels and Airwaves, The Killers and My Chemical Romance, and will be hitting a rock milestone this June when they roll up for their first ever Bonaroo Festival.
Los Angeles-based Eric D-Lux is the maestro of smooth, and he's been making noise on both the radio airwaves and DJ circuit since joining the family at Power 106. Known for a "straight from the streets" style, Eric has dropped a series of well-received mix tapes with partner Big Syphe, while still reigning over the LA club scene.
Jeremih is a Chicago native whose soulful, sexy style has permeated the airwaves from coast to coast. His sophomore album, "All About You," showcases his unparalleled falsetto and smooth sophistication, and is currently burning up the charts.