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Smoke E. Digglera
12+ albums
rnbsoulunderratedunder 2000 listenersurban
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Smoke E. Digglera is an American singer, songwriter, producer and label owner. His music blends traditional Rhythm & Blues with elements of pop, hip-hop, jazz and the Motown. He rose to fame as lead singer of the R&B group Playa, whose hit single Cheers 2 U reached #3 on Billboard’s R&B / Hip Hop Chart. Their album, of the same name, is still viewed as a classic. After the group disbanded, Smoke E. Digglera formed his own record label, Bittersweet LLC., on which he released several solo projects and projects with artists he has signed to the label. Playa The R&B group Playa formed in Louisville, Kentucky and consisted of Smoke E. Digglera, Static Major and Digital Black. Because of Smoke E. Digglera’s desire to form a singing group, he and Static Major met through a mutual friend at church in the late 80’s. Another friend brought Digital Black and Smoke E. Digglera together in the early 90’s, based on their vocal ability. Smoke E. Digglera and Static Major reconnected while visiting the University of Louisville campus and decided to form Playa. The group became a popular staple in the Louisville music scene. They got their big break when the Platinum selling R&B group Jodeci came to town for a concert. Playa managed to get back stage and was granted an impromptu audition for Jodeci founder and producer Devante Swing. He was impressed by their harmonies and style and agreed to take them under his wing. Da Bassment Under the guidance of Devante, Smoke E. Digglera, along with
