Smokey Smothers

Bitter Jester Music Festival Judge

Smokey Smothers cannot be confined to a box. The Wisconsin native / Chicago resident is a special kind of artist. Writing raps and producing her own beats became a passion at the tender age of 9. Between the years of 1999-2012, Smokey created a plethora of music alongside her cousins and Loud Noises Dynasty team.

In the Spring of 2015, Smokey released her Sophomore mixtape entitled “The Prelude.” A reviewer from Eau Claire's local "Volume One" magazine stated, “It’s a mix of anything from Sprawling jazz to left-field Co heed and Cambria samples, complimenting her breathless Southern - Reminiscent flow.” This best defines Smokey's overall sound.

Having a passion for art and entertainment, she's also CEO of Spaceflight Media, specializing in videography, graphic design, and scriptwriting. Smokey has made her mark from Wisconsin to Atlanta over since 2018. Her newest release 'Hollywood,' which is the first single from her alter ego and upcoming EP of the same name "Hollywood Smoke," is an energetic summer banger with a west coast vibe. 'Hollywood' tells a story of sex, drugs and bad habits.

Smokey comes from a musical family and is here to continue the legacy of her grandfather & great uncle: Chicago blues brothers Big Smokey Smothers & Little Smokey Smothers. Big Smokey played in both Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf’s bands; Little Smokey performed in Europe with Ike Turner. Big Smokey even wrote one of Muddy Water’s songs called My Dog Can’t Bark (credited as Otis Smothers).

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix even had one of her grandfather’s albums in his personal record collection. Her commitment to this legacy and bringing good, relatable music to her fans is sure to keep her on the road to success.

Smokey is excited to judge for BJMF for the very first time in 2023! More about Smokey at www.iamsmokeysmothers.com