Rocker, rapper and entrepreneur Tyree ‘Celebrity’ Smith knows how to party… hard.
By: L. Raquel Boone
Images by: Fernando Decillis
Tyree “Celebrity” Smith, a hip-hop/rock artist, is a fresh face in a washed-up music industry, mixing his eclectic, party animal style with a laid back, magnetic charm. The Newark, NJ, native was a prior member of Columbia Records group, the Outsidaz, touring the world with hot artists like Da Fugees, Redman, Method Man and Eminem. Now a solo artist, the one-man party machine who has described his music as “Gym Class Heroes meets N.W.A.,” runs his own label, Rockstarz Entertainment Group, and is ready to bring the party back to the people.
J’Adore: No matter where you are, you seem like quite the party animal!
Tyree “Celebrity” Smith: Yes I am quite the part animal! I party all over the world from New York to Vegas, and from Vegas to Paris. I’ve partied in strip clubs, private mansions, boats and basements. I just love to party! Anything’s an excuse to party: birthdays, holidays, just because days… I do this shit! I’m the one you see at the party standing on the bar or couch having the time of my life. People nowadays act like they have to be hard, posted against the wall, ice grilling everybody. Not me! When you see me, I’m smiling because I’m having fun! I’m trying to dance, smoke, drink, throw-up and leave with something! Maybe not in that order but you get the point.
How did you get started in music?
My father was into music, especially jazz. He and my uncles used to record in our basement. That was my introduction to music. Run DMC and Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” is what really got me into the whole hip-hop thing. I lived in Maryland for around ten years where I was introduced to Go-Go music and that’s when I really started to pursue the whole band aspect of music
What’s the best thing about being a father?
Making the baby! Nah, I’m just playing. I like everything about being a father. Watching my daughter as she grows physically and watching her personality develop is really big to me.
Who would you love to work with?
Jenni Hendrix the porn star! Nah, I’m really a fan of the producer Rick Rubin. I like his old Def Jam work with The Beastie Boys. I’d also like to do a song with Lenny Kravitz. There aren’t too many hip-hop artists I’d mess with, though.
With such a crazy fashion sense, personality and overall aura, what other entertainment happenings are you interested in getting into?
I do have a crazy fashion sense, personality and aura, don’t I? (Laughs) Well, we already talked about my partying exploits so you know I have a party promotion company. It’s called the Rockstarz Social Club. Like I said before, I do have my own company, Rockstarz ENT. This deals with all aspects of entertainment, including music, movies, acting, modeling and more.
What type of ladies do you get down with?
You know, I love the beautiful, wild, spontaneous, intelligent types. Race doesn’t matter; you can be orange! As long as you fit the criteria, I’m with it!
Would you say you’re a sexual person?
Absofuckinlutley! Without a doubt!
What will anyone who’s been in bed with you never forget about you?
My name! Hopefully by the end of the night, she’ll have said my name so much she’ll forget her own Via:JadoreMag.com
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