Marcus Smith with Jinari Kemet and The Rapscallions

Marcus Smith, from Cleveland, OH, is a genre-blending rapper, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He became a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Artist in Residence in 2021 and was featured on Asher Roth's album. In 2023, he released 'Unique Mélange', showcasing influences from Gym Class Heroes to Childish Gambino. Popular singles include "She Don’t Care" and "Coppertone." Smith was named Best Male Vocalist and Best Singer/Songwriter by Cleveland Scene Magazine in 2023 and performs nationwide with his band, The Rapscallions.