By D. Maan, Jadetimes News
Will Smith's Fiery Return to Music
Will Smith lit up the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday with a blazing and faith filled performance. Returning to his musical roots, Smith debuted his new song, “You Can Make It,” featuring Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir. The gospel infused track highlighted themes of perseverance, with Smith rapping lines like, “The darker the hell you gotta endure / The brighter the heaven you get to enjoy,” amidst pyrotechnic fire.
Powerful Lyrics and Uplifting Message
In his performance, Smith continued with powerful lyrics: “God opens a window when the devil closes the door / Believe me, they tried to bleed Will Smith / In the rearview, I see adversity was the gift / To lift me higher gifts requires faith.” This performance followed his surprise appearance at Coachella in April, where he joined J Balvin for a high energy rendition of his iconic track “Men In Black,” originally released with the 1997 movie.
New Music After Years
“You Can Make It” marks Smith’s first solo material in over five years, setting the stage for his first major music release since the 2005 album “Lost and Found.” Despite his recent focus on acting, Smith has occasionally collaborated with artists like Bad Bunny and Marc Anthony. In 2017, he released the EDM single “Get Lit,” and more recently, he teamed up with Sean Paul for “Light ‘Em Up,” featured on the soundtrack of his new film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.”
Grammy Winning Artist's Legacy
Smith’s music career boasts four Grammy wins in the rap performance category, both solo and as part of a duo or group. His first Grammy came in 1988 for “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” performed with DJ Jazzy Jeff as the Fresh Prince. The duo also won for their 1992 hit “Summertime.” As a solo artist, Smith earned back to back Grammys in 1998 for “Men In Black” and in 1999 for “Gettin’ Jiggy with It,” cementing his legacy in the music industry.