In this episode, we sit down with Toronto’s own Smiley, the rapper with the fire flow who caught the attention of his idol, Drake, and turned his dreams into reality. Born to a Mexican mother and Haitian father, Smiley shares his journey from the streets of Toronto to signing with OVO, proving that manifestation is real.

He opens up about his troubled youth, hustling in the hood and the time he spent behind bars—lessons that shaped the artist he is today. Now a father, he talks about how his youth changed his perspective and why 2025 is his year to take over as a global superstar.

This episode is packed with laughter, wild stories, and gems about believing in yourself no matter the odds. Smiley’s come-up is proof that when you speak it into existence, anything is possible. Tap in!

In this episode, we sit down with Toronto&rsquo;s own Smiley, the rapper with the fire flow who caught the attention of his idol, Drake, and turned his dreams into reality. Born to a Mexican mother and Haitian father, Smiley shares his journey from the streets of Toronto to signing with OVO, proving that manifestation is real.
He opens up about his troubled youth, hustling in the hood and the time he spent behind bars&mdash;lessons that shaped the artist he is today. Now a father, he talks about how his youth changed his perspective and why 2025 is his year to take over as a global superstar.
This episode is packed with laughter, wild stories, and gems about believing in yourself no matter the odds. Smiley&rsquo;s come-up is proof that when you speak it into existence, anything is possible. Tap in!

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Gracias, Come Again.

Gracias, Come Again

Manifested The Dream, Drake Signed Me?! and Buy or Bye Con OVO Smiley 

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