Lanita Smith

Lanita Smith, a Memphis powerhouse, is a singer, songwriter and musician whose musical journey began in the church, where she first honed her craft. After captivating national television audiences and crowds across the globe, she was handpicked as the winner of Guitar Center's Singer-Songwriter 4, a moment that propelled her into the spotlight. Her artistry was further shaped under the mentorship of Mozella through The Recording Academy's LA Chapter, where she collaborated with names including Sia, Labrinth and Post Malone. Lanita also co-founded Little Monarch, whose single "No Matter What" has racked up over 22.5 million streams on Spotify. She has performed on stages from Coachella to Jimmy Kimmel Live. American Songwriter's Paul Zollo wrote: "Some people simply have star power."