Who is “James Smith”? He is a triple threat (Writer, Producer and Vocalist) that is signed to Coday Records. “James Smith” was born in Blytheville, AR but relocated to Flint, MI where he began his career in the entertainment world. “James” used to perform hits by the King of Soul James Brown so affectionately that he earned the label of being “Little James Brown”.

“James” writing and production abilities have gained him notoriety in the industry with hits that have been recorded not only for him but also for others such as: Karen Wolfe, Terry Wright, Chuck Roberson, Charles Wilson, the Late O. V. Wright and Bill Coday to name a few. “James Smith’s” discography includes these hit songs: “Plumber Man” recorded by himself and covered by Charles Wilson, “Backdoor Love Affair” – Karen Wolfe, “She Whoop Me Good” – Terry Wright.

“James” has been billed with renowned artists such as these late great artists: Darrell Banks, Joe Henderson, Wilson Pickett, Johnnie Taylor, Tyrone Davis, Bill Coday and J. Blackfoot. “James Smith” have also been billed with  Denise LaSalle, Carl Marshall, Latimore, Sir Charles Jones, Shirley Brown, Karen Wolfe and Terry Wright  to name a few.