Algee Smith

Algee Smith grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and started singing and playing guitar early on. He got his first major break in 2016 when he was cast in the film 'Detroit,' playing Larry Reed from The Dramatics. That role put his voice in front of a wider audience, and he followed it with his debut single 'My Kind of Beautiful.' The song became his most recognizable track, with lyrics that connected with listeners around themes of self-acceptance.

Smith's music often works in soul and R&B territory, though he's recorded pop-leaning material too. His 2019 album 'Lay Me Down' came out after a period of personal difficulty, and it dealt with forgiveness and moving forward. He's kept releasing singles since, including 'All Yours' in 2021. He performs as a solo artist, handling vocals and guitar himself.

He's faced some public controversies, including allegations in 2018 that led to canceled shows. Smith denied those claims and addressed the subject indirectly in his later work. His writing tends to circle back to resilience and personal growth, even when the arrangements stay fairly straightforward.