Pushkin.

Big Willie is back, and he's traded his larger-than-life-excessively positive raps

for something more complex and dark, but equally inspiring.

Anyone following Will Smith's trajectory the last handful of years or who read his wonderful autobiography knows that he's been on a powerful journey

of self-discovery and healing. It's left him wide open to be a bit of a different artist than he's

been in the past, and it's also drawn him back into music.

Will's new project, based on a true story, will be coming out in three parts this year,

with part one dropping in March.

We discuss where he's at as a creator on this new album and go through his decades-long career in music,

which starts with his teen years back in Philly.

It was a real pleasure talking

to someone as multidimensional and equally open and honest as Will. So enjoy. This is Broken

Record. Real musicians, real conversations.

Here's my conversation with Will Smith from Amazon Music Studio 126.

To see the video version of this episode, visit YouTube.com slash broken record podcast or click on the link in this episode description.

Man, Will Smith, Will Smith. What is up, brother? I so appreciate you doing this episode description. Man, Will Smith, Will Smith.

What is up, brother?

I'm so appreciate you doing this.

No, I'm really excited.

We've really excited.

We've had, like, you know, a number of incredible,

any number of incredible guests on the show,

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