Corey Smyth
- Producer
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
A unique combination of talent and insight, Corey Smyth is a respected music industry veteran and artist-proclaimed visionary whose entrepreneurial drive has always remained unmatched. In 1991, while attending Morehouse College, Corey became the founder and CEO of Blacksmith Holdings. Since its inception, Corey has guided the careers of world- renowned artists including: Mos Def, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Lil' Jon, Dave Chapelle and more. For over 25 years, Corey has showcased his expertise in the areas of artist management and development, international touring, production, and forging game-changing global partnerships on behalf of his portfolio. Unsurprisingly, Corey's talents have transcended artist management as his impact has been recognized throughout music, film, contemporary art, television and more.
In 2003, Corey made his first foray into television as the Music Producer and Talent Coordinator for the hit TV series, Chappelle's Show. For over three seasons, Corey provided a unique musical backdrop by introducing Chappelle's three million viewers to, then up-and-coming artists, Common, Kanye West, and The Roots. Naturally, Corey's talent, foresight, and work-ethic served as the driving force behind his transition from the small screen to the silver screen. In 2006, he reunited with Dave Chappelle and produced his concert film, Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
In 2009, Corey partnered with Executive Producer, Danny Glover, to retell the story of the civil rights movement in the documentary Soundtrack for a Revolution. As the lead Music Producer, Corey directed the musical score and achieved his goal of marrying the voices of the present, with songs from the past by enlisting the likes of Wyclef Jean, John Legend, and Mary Mary to sing Civil Rights era protest ballads. Soundtrack earned the esteemed distinction of being named to the Academy Awards' 2009 shortlist for best documentary feature. The award-winning duo continued to build on their historical film success. In 2011, Corey and Danny produced The Black Power Mix Tape, a powerful documentary showcasing archival footage of the United States' 1970's black power movement; and later released, Concerning Violence, a period-piece depicting the plight of colonialism and the nationalist movement in Africa. Corey also acquired the motion picture rights to "Gully" and oversaw its big screen adaptation.
In 2003, Corey made his first foray into television as the Music Producer and Talent Coordinator for the hit TV series, Chappelle's Show. For over three seasons, Corey provided a unique musical backdrop by introducing Chappelle's three million viewers to, then up-and-coming artists, Common, Kanye West, and The Roots. Naturally, Corey's talent, foresight, and work-ethic served as the driving force behind his transition from the small screen to the silver screen. In 2006, he reunited with Dave Chappelle and produced his concert film, Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
In 2009, Corey partnered with Executive Producer, Danny Glover, to retell the story of the civil rights movement in the documentary Soundtrack for a Revolution. As the lead Music Producer, Corey directed the musical score and achieved his goal of marrying the voices of the present, with songs from the past by enlisting the likes of Wyclef Jean, John Legend, and Mary Mary to sing Civil Rights era protest ballads. Soundtrack earned the esteemed distinction of being named to the Academy Awards' 2009 shortlist for best documentary feature. The award-winning duo continued to build on their historical film success. In 2011, Corey and Danny produced The Black Power Mix Tape, a powerful documentary showcasing archival footage of the United States' 1970's black power movement; and later released, Concerning Violence, a period-piece depicting the plight of colonialism and the nationalist movement in Africa. Corey also acquired the motion picture rights to "Gully" and oversaw its big screen adaptation.
