Zy Smoke

Zy Smoke is Staten Island’s raw new voice — a cinematic force blending atmospheric R&B, hard-hitting trap, and unflinching East Coast rap. For him, music isn’t an escape from reality. It’s how he honors it. His foundation was forged on a global stage. As a fifth-grader in the legendary PS22 Chorus, he stood front and center for a tear-filled, viral performance of Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” dedicated to a teacher battling cancer. That early lesson in vulnerability, community, and emotional power still runs through every song he writes. Praised by the Staten Island Advance for turning profound hardship into purpose, Zy Smoke strips away the masks. No posturing — just honest, sharp storytelling rooted in resilience. From surviving a hit-and-run at seven to overcoming the streets of Mariners Harbor, he creates his own light and invites others to do the same. With recent singles like “Liquid Fire,” “Night Shift Halo,” and “No More Saving You,” Zy Smoke is no longer just rising. He’s rewriting the blueprint for independent music from overlooked boroughs — one authentic track at a time.