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Follow on Google News | 2015 Grammy Award Nominee ANTONIQUE SMITH singing National Anthem at Lakers vs. Clippers TonightBy: ZEPHRA Agency From Kickstarter to the Grammys! Touted as "The Little Indie That Could", ANTONIQUE SMITH received a Grammy Award nomination of "Best Traditional R&B Performance" The accompanying video, directed by renowned actor/director LARENZ TATE and co-starring actor Lance Gross and Vine star King Bach made its debut on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. The single leads the much anticipated full length set “Love is Everything” on 9:23 Music Group is due early 2015. This critically acclaimed singer/songwriter is set to become one of the leading artists of our era. ANTONIQUE SMITH is currently involved in UNICEF “Every Voice Counts” campaign alongside David Guetta, Angelique Kidjo, Katy Perry and several other superstars. UNICEF new campaign, #IMAGINE, was establishedto draw attention to the challenges children face around the world and help raise money for the organization. Yoko Ono, Hugh Jackman and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus presented it to the UN General Assembly at the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20th. Love Is Everything arrives in early 2015 via independent label 9:23 Music Group and boasts production from Toby Gad (Beyoncé,Fergie) ANTONIQUE SMITH will also be heard on the album HOME, a project presented by the Hip Hop Caucus to raise awareness about climate change and "expand the climate movement". ANTONIQUE SMITH recorded a version of Marvin Gaye's “Mercy Mercy Me”, which serves as the album's lead single. The collection is currently up for pre-order and is available on iTunes today with additional contributions from Common, Ne-Yo and Elle Varner. ANTONIQUE SMITH, a native of East Orange, NJ, first garnered attention in her buzz-worthy leading role in "RENT" on Broadway as Mimi Marquez. She is most known for her portrayal of Faith Evans in the hit film of the life of the Notorious B.I.G., "Notorious" where she received rave reviews and universal critical acclaim. ANTONIQUE SMITH also starred in the 2011 indie drama "Yelling To The Sky" opposite Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe and the action film "Abduction" opposite Taylor Lautner and Alfred Molina. For interviews or press inquiries, please contact Steven Littles, Senior Publicist, ZEPHRA Agency at 323/678-6921 or zephraagency@ www.ANTONIQUE.com @ANTONIQUESMITH End
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