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Josh Smith

(born 29 January 1995), better known by his stage name Smiiffy, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, public speaker and television personality from Birmingham. He has been involved with Chrissy B Show, BBC and Big Centre TV.

Career

2009 In 2009 he released his first mixtape, LifeTime of LifeLines. After this Smiiffy took a break of a few years to find his feet and perform to let his name and his music be heard more.

2012 Smiiffy had taken more to raising awareness for many charities through his musical abilities outstanding many as he reached thousands of pounds. At just 17 Smiiffy managed to get into the local papers  in order to promote himself after being offered an interview. in the interview Smiiffy was speaking out about how he would like to release an album for charity called 'Road To Recovery' Album To Aid Charity

2014 Smiiffy was signed to Independent management under, a management label ran by Robbie Ellis, until 2015 January, when the management was terminated. Smiiffy released a single in that year called ' ' much to his astonish he reached an itunes top 40 becoming 36 in that chart for just 3 days.

2015 in 2015 Smiiffy had opportunities to tour the UK and Spain raising more awareness for charities as many pages verified him as a public figure. One young girl that stole his heart is called Mia Parnell who is suffering still to this day with an unresolved illness. Through supporting the young girl he was approached for photographs and an interview from Burton news papers located in the East Midlands. Mia Parnells Charity Performance.

2016 in 2016 things really took off, Smiiffy Achieved over 75 gigs in this year alone, over 40+ radio plays from different stations all across the globe, Support from the as he had the opportunity to perform at a diversity event. Through out 2016 he also, performed and was interviewed on numerous TV shows including on Sky Living and Monica Price's Big Centre TV. Compared to a 'Very Early Eminem'

Buffery Park Promotion Big Centre TV Interview Chrissy B Show Performance and interview.

Personal Life

January 2014 He was diagnosed with mental health issues including depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder, this came to light after numerous out bursts and personal struggles leading him into a path of counselling and further support.

September 9th 2015 Josh was attacked by a gang of men with what was described as 'more than a fist' resulting in a broken nose, broken eye socket, an open lip wound and scar on the side of the nose. The attacked happened at the in Smethwick his assailants were never found. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2750513/Pictured-Horrific-injuries-suffered-Good-Samaritan-badly-beaten-trying-defend-girl-taunted-gang-yobs.html

December 21st 2015 Smiiffy moved into mental health assisted living housing in order to support and improve his mental health.

December 2016 Smiiffy moved out of mental health assisted living in an attempt to be more independent.

Films & TV