Smokie Almo

About

Known for tracks such as "Yemeni Ambition" and "The Underground King," this popular Yemeni-American rapper created the Smokie's Records label.

Before Fame

During his middle school years, he began rapping in English; in high school, he wrote and performed Yemeni-language hip-hop songs.

Trivia

He, AJ Masaed, Kawi, and Wohoush Al Yemen are the leading figures in early 21st-century Yemeni hip-hop music.

Family Life

He grew up in both Sana'a, Yemen and Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

Associated With

His sound has been compared to that of the late American rapper Tupac Shakur.