Will Smith Stuns Fans With Surprise Musical Talent
Will Smith is a lots of of lots of talents, as evidenced in his embellished profession as an actor, rapper and film producer — but he’s also fairly adept at participating in a distinct musical instrument.
The Clean Prince shocked enthusiasts on Thursday (June 27) by uploading a film on Instagram of him exhibiting off his polished piano expertise.
The clip captures the 55-12 months-old playing some emotive chords on a grand piano inside his dwelling, ending his stirring overall performance with a customary sweep of the keys.
The footage was fulfilled with preferred praise in the opinions location, with lots of lovers unaware of Smith’s piano chops.
“Did not know he played piano. Not astonished. But hardly ever ceases to amaze,” a individual person wrote, though an added jokingly questioned: “Why you gotta be capable to do almost everything bro? help save some for us bruh [crying face emoji].”
Some other people pointed out that the Oscar-winner previously flaunted his nimble fingers on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, actively playing Beethoven’s “Für Elise” on the piano all by way of an episode of the hit show.
Will Smith’s caption exposed that the video was promo for his new solitary, “You Can Make It,” a collaboration with singer Vory and the Sunday Support Choir, who are finest acknowledged for their function with Kanye West.
“Through some of my darkest times, songs has generally been there for me – to carry me and help me expand. It’s my humble desire that it can do the exact for you and provide you all the pleasure and light you have earned,” he wrote.
“‘You Can Make It’ drops at midnight. Energized to execute it stay Sunday at the #betawards.”
An uplifting gospel-themed ode to persevering by implies of really hard moments, “You Can Make It” attributes the precise piano chords that Smith performs in the more than on the internet video.
The observe also traits heavenly vocals from Vory and the Sunday Assistance Choir, along with motivational rhymes from the Fresh Prince.
Channeling his inner pastor, Smith raps: “The darker the Hell you gotta endure, the brighter the Heaven you get to love/ The more challenging the slide, the better you soar/ God opens a window when the Devil closes a doorway.”
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He also seems to reference the backlash he confronted proper just after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars: “Believe me, they tried using to bleed Will Smith/ In the rearview I see adversity was the gift/ To raise me greater, presents calls for religion/ So dry your eyes, and then you’ll discover the way.”
As formerly described, Will Smith will execute the music for the 1st time at the 2024 Bet Awards on Sunday (June 30).
“You Can Make It” marks his second music release in new months subsequent “Light Em Up,” a collaboration with dancehall legend Sean Paul that appears on the soundtrack to his newest film Bad Boys: Trip or Die.
