About Me
Ibn Smith, known to the music industry as Ibneza, aims to heal the world with his raspy and smooth balladry voice. Possessing a diverse range, love, and interest ranging from r&b, gospel, alternative, rock and country. Through music he wants to relay the message of love, peace, joy, and celebration.
When he graduated from Mergenthaler High School, he began taking his artistic talents into heart. He began studying with William Beale, a vocal coach, who worked with Johhny Gill and Stacy Lattisaw, and gained most of his experiences from singing in the choir and quartet groups. He also used to sing with Woody Rock formerly of Dru Hill. He has gained a variety of styles in singing from influential artist like Stevie Wonder, Brian Mcknight, George Benson, Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye to name a few. Meanwhile the singer, writer, and producer has appeared in some national television programs such as TV News, commercials, convention centers, churches, festivals, colleges, schools, weddings, clubs, and parties. He also performed at the B.E.T sound stage. Ibneza has even shared the stages with international acts. He is currently recording and preparing on a release so, "Watch For it 2008"
