Carlton Jumel Smith & the Whole Thing: Hip-Hop Artist in New York

About Carlton Jumel Smith & the Whole Thing

Carlton Jumel Smith fronts a rock/pop project billed as Carlton Jumel Smith & the Whole Thing, drawing on retro-soul instincts within a band format. In New York City, the group appears at The Bitter End, a room that favors direct musicianship and close listening. The set moves between guitar-driven rock and pop structures, with phrasing and groove doing much of the work. Smith’s performances tend to prioritize clarity and ensemble interplay over spectacle.