Will Smith has revealed that JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar gave him the same brutally honest advice for his new album.
In a recent interview with “Sway In The Morning” on SiriusXM, Sway Calloway and Heather B hosted a listening event in Philadelphia, where Will shares personal stories, spits bars, and reflects on his journey from West Philly to Hollywood stardom. Earlier this month, Smith announced his plans to release his forthcoming album, Based On A True Story, which is his first in 20 years. The Hollywood actor and rapper revealed that before diving into his latest musical endeavour, he reached out to two rap legends, JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar, for advice. Surprisingly, both of them had nearly identical words of wisdom.
Will Smith opens up in this exclusive Sway In The Morning interview, revealing how Jay-Z’s advice changed his approach to music and life. From his iconic early career with DJ Jazzy Jeff to his transformative moments leading to the creation of his highly-anticipated new album, “Based on a True Story,” Will gets real about his struggles, fears, and triumphs. He discusses how he rediscovered his creative spark, embraced authenticity, and collaborated with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Russ, and Jaden Smith.