TooSmooth

William Alexander McClam, known by his stage name TooSmooth, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and entrepreneur. McClam is a Recording Industry Association of America and National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences member.

TooSmooth
TooSmooth at Lights Out Entertainment photo shoot
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Alexander McClam
Born (1992-12-06) December 6, 1992[1]
Chicago, Illinois
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
  • Record Producer
  • Entrepreneur
Instruments
Years active2010–present
LabelsLights Out Entertainment LLC
Websiteiamtoosmooth.com

Early life

McClam, was born (December 6, 1992) in Chicago Illinois. His father was Edmund Malone McClam, former Senior Library Specialist at Chicago State University and his mother was Alice Ella Brown, a Preschool Teacher for Chicago Public Schools The family moved from Chicago to Schaumburg where McClam attended James B. Conant High School. He graduated high school a year early to study at Full Sail University.[2]

Music career

TooSmooth have created around 50 original songs in the past years, including remixes and covers.[3] His first single was released on September 11, 2011 called "In Love", and a week later, played on the Globegig Radio in the UK; marking his first exposure internationally outside the United States.[3] He released several albums including The Come Up Vol.1 (Baby, Steps)[4] released on December 30, 2011. The Come Up Vol.2 (Stage, Lights),[5] and The Come Up Vol.3 (Signed)[6] together with his first music video I Am TooSmooth- EP.[7] McClam worked with video site Vevo, to create his own channel.[3] The first video "Future Dreams"[8] made by Toosmooth was featured on the main page of the Vevo site. The same video was also shown at MTV.com. TooSmooth's latest single "About You" was released May 6, 2014 on Spotify, along with major artists, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, and Austin Mahone.

TooSmooth is the member of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) which allows him to vote for the Grammy Awards. TooSmooth was not nominated by the Grammy, however the two albums The Come Up Vol.1 (Baby, Steps)[4] and The Come Up Vol.2 (Stage, Lights)[5] were voted in the 55th annual Grammy Awards.[3] TooSmooth was invited to Warner Bros to pitch after emailing the executive for the opportunity. This opportunity allows TooSmith to connect with Paramount Pictures for the same pitching opportunities.

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
The Come Up Vol.1 (Baby, Steps)
  • Released: December 30, 2011
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
The Come Up Vol.2 (Stage, Lights)
  • Released: June 17, 2012
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
The Come Up Vol.3 (Signed)
  • Released: September 24, 2013
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment LLC
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Be Mine
  • Scheduled: TBD
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment LLC
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
The Promise- EP
  • Scheduled: TBD
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment LLC
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Extended plays

List of Albums
Title Album details
I Am TooSmooth- EP
  • Released: June 18, 2013
  • Label: Lights Out Entertainment LLC
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Singles

  • "In Love" (2011) [9]
  • "It's Your Time" (2011) [10]
  • "One For Me (Eda)" (2012) [11]
  • "Experience (Eda)" (2012) [12]
  • "Exodus 23:1 (Tell All)" (2012) [13]
  • "Future Dreams" (2012)
  • "9 to 5" (2013)
  • "Bad Luck" (2013)
  • "About You" (2014) [14]

Music videos

List of music videos as lead artist, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Future Dreams" 2013 Kyle Lance O'Brien[15]

References

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