Blacksmith has made significant impressions in many facets of the entertainment industry. Blacksmith has been known for its ability to develop talent thoroughly and efficiently in order for them to stand out in an oversaturated business. Whether it is marketing and advertising opportunities, music evaluations, or management consulting, Blacksmith provides the expertise that it takes to gain widespread notoriety and stability in the industry.
Corey Smyth launched Blacksmith Management in 1991. Familiar names past and present under this management include, De La Soul, Talib Kweli & Mos Def, and Res. The Blacksmith name gives an artist automatic credibility as artists graced TV screens, magazines alongside their major label deals. With Coreys proven track record of developing artists and building long-term careers for his talent and Talib Kwelis skill and ability to make quality music, as partners, they were able to attain a deal with Warner Bros. Records. This deal expanded Blacksmith from being a management company, to also becoming a music label and an unyielding force in the music industry.
JEAN GRAE - LOVE THIRST - JEANIUSPRESENTING THE 'JEANIUS' LP - RELEASED DIGITALLY 05/27/08
TALIB KWELI - HOSTILE GOSPEL PT.1 - EAR DRUM
