Mama Jan Smith

Music Producer

Birthday August 30, 1956

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Atlanta, GA

Age 68 years old

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About

Known for her dual career as a vocal coach and producer who runs her own eponymous production company Jan Smith Studios, Inc. Such artists to have worked with her include Drake, Ciara, and Justin Bieber.

Before Fame

She began her career in music as a singer-songwriter at age 15. In 1995, she released the solo album Rain.

Trivia

She was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in September 2011. She earned a Grammy nomination in 2012 for her work on the song "Born To Be Somebody."

Family Life

She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Associated With

She earned her nickname "Mama Jan" from her client and R&B star Usher.