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{{short description|American singer-songwriter}}
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| origin = [[Jacksonville, Florida]]
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| instrument = vocals
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| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
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| occupation = singer
| years_active = 1990–1995
| years_active = 1990–present
| label = CEMA Records
| label = Alpha International, [[Luke Records]]
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'''Lorenzo Smith''' (born May 23, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]].
'''Lorenzo Smith''' (born May 23, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter who has released three albums.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Lorenzo – Biography {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/307883/lorenzo/biography|website = www.billboard.com|access-date = January 13, 2016}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==


Lorenzo Smith was born on May 23, 1972 in [[Havana, Florida]]. As a child, he sang in the churches and was an avid listener of [[Michael Jackson]], [[El Debarge]], [[James Brown]] and [[Sam Cooke]]. In high school, Lorenzo was active and competed in sports, a fact reflected by his strong build.
Lorenzo Smith was born on May 23, 1972, in [[Havana, Florida]]. As a child, he sang in the churches and was an avid listener of [[Michael Jackson]], [[El Debarge]], [[James Brown]] and [[Sam Cooke]]. In high school, Lorenzo was active and competed in sports, a fact reflected by his strong build.<ref name=":0" />


In 1990, Lorenzo put out his first album, ''Let Me Show You''. The album was released with Alpha International through CEMA Records. Today, the album is difficult to find any mention of despite the fact that it scored two charting singles. The album's title track reached #64 on the [[R&B]] charts, while the album's other single "Tic Tok" reached #41.
In 1990, Lorenzo put out his first album, ''Let Me Show You''. The album was released with Alpha International through [[Capitol Records|CEMA Records]]. The album's title track reached No. 64 on the [[R&B]] charts, while the album's other single "Tic Tok" reached No. 41.


Instead, many places mark Lorenzo's career with his self-titled sophomore effort, ''Lorenzo''. The album is his best-selling to date. It scored an early hit with "Real Love" which reached #6 on the R&B charts, and followed up with "Make Love 2 Me" and "I Can't Stand The Pain." The former reached #21 on the R&B charts while the latter reached #22.
On Lorenzo's eponymous sophomore effort, the song "Real Love" reached No. 6 on the R&B charts; followed up with "Make Love 2 Me" and "I Can't Stand The Pain." which reached No. 21 and No. 22 on the R&B charts, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Lorenzo – Chart history {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/307883/lorenzo/chart|website = www.billboard.com|access-date = January 13, 2016}}</ref>


Lorenzo released his last album to date in 1995, after a three-year dispute with Alpha International. The album, ''Love On My Mind'', was released on [[Luther Campbell|Luke Campbell]]'s Luke Records. It had one charting single, "If It's Alright With You" which reached #41 on the R&B charts. While [[Keith Sweat]] appeared on "If It's Alright With You" and produced the track, the album was predominantly the love child of Lorenzo. Lorenzo wrote and produced nearly every track on his third album.
Lorenzo released his last album to date in 1995, after a three-year dispute with Alpha International. The album, ''Love on My Mind'', was released on [[Luther Campbell|Luke Campbell]]'s Luke Records. It had one charting single, "If It's Alright With You" which reached No. 41 on the R&B charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Lorenzo – Chart history {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/307883/lorenzo/chart?f=333|website = www.billboard.com|access-date = January 13, 2016}}</ref>


As of 2015, Smith continues to perform and featured on the single "I Know (No More)" by Razor.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Music Notes: Season 3 of 'Lyricist Hour' begins online Monday|url = http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/music/2011-04-29/story/music-notes-season-3-lyricist-hour-begins-online-monday|website = jacksonville.com|access-date = January 13, 2016}}</ref>
==External links==

*[http://www.rnbhaven.com Lorenzo Biography]
==Discography==
*[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=lorenzo|bio=true}} Lorenzo's Billboard Information]
* ''Let Me Show You'' (Alpha International/[[Capitol Records|Capitol]], 1990)
* ''Lorenzo'' (Alpha International/[[Polydor Records|Polydor]], 1992)
* ''Love on My Mind'' ([[Luke Records|Luke]], 1995)

==References==
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Revision as of 19:30, 17 February 2024

For the American bobsledder, see Lorenzo Smith III.

Lorenzo Smith
Born (1972-05-23) May 23, 1972 (age 52)
Havana, Florida, US
OriginJacksonville, Florida
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)singer
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active1990–present
LabelsAlpha International, Luke Records

Lorenzo Smith (born May 23, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter who has released three albums.[1]

Biography

Lorenzo Smith was born on May 23, 1972, in Havana, Florida. As a child, he sang in the churches and was an avid listener of Michael Jackson, El Debarge, James Brown and Sam Cooke. In high school, Lorenzo was active and competed in sports, a fact reflected by his strong build.[1]

In 1990, Lorenzo put out his first album, Let Me Show You. The album was released with Alpha International through CEMA Records. The album's title track reached No. 64 on the R&B charts, while the album's other single "Tic Tok" reached No. 41.

On Lorenzo's eponymous sophomore effort, the song "Real Love" reached No. 6 on the R&B charts; followed up with "Make Love 2 Me" and "I Can't Stand The Pain." which reached No. 21 and No. 22 on the R&B charts, respectively.[2]

Lorenzo released his last album to date in 1995, after a three-year dispute with Alpha International. The album, Love on My Mind, was released on Luke Campbell's Luke Records. It had one charting single, "If It's Alright With You" which reached No. 41 on the R&B charts.[3]

As of 2015, Smith continues to perform and featured on the single "I Know (No More)" by Razor.[4]

Discography

  • Let Me Show You (Alpha International/Capitol, 1990)
  • Lorenzo (Alpha International/Polydor, 1992)
  • Love on My Mind (Luke, 1995)

References

  1. ^ a b "Lorenzo – Biography | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "Lorenzo – Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "Lorenzo – Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "Music Notes: Season 3 of 'Lyricist Hour' begins online Monday". jacksonville.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
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