10 Things You Should Know About Leah Smith

Get familiar with the lovely Philly-bred songstress.

Leah Smith - Raised is Philadelphia, Leah Smith's first vocal performance was at the age of 4. Her music has been compared to soul singers like India.Arie and Alicia Keys. Smith is apart of BET's Music Matters program for her amazing talents, unique sound, and uplifting message. Get familiar with the Philly songbird.  (Photo: John Ricard/ BET)

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Leah Smith - Raised is Philadelphia, Leah Smith's first vocal performance was at the age of 4. Her music has been compared to soul singers like India.Arie and Alicia Keys. Smith is apart of BET's Music Matters program for her amazing talents, unique sound, and uplifting message. Get familiar with the Philly songbird.  (Photo: John Ricard/ BET)

Leah Smith - Leah Smith attended the prestigous Philidelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Other well known names who also attended this high school include Jazmine Sullivan and male R&B group Boyz II Men.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Leah Smith attended the prestigous Philidelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Other well known names who also attended this high school include Jazmine Sullivan and male R&B group Boyz II Men.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - At the age of 9 she began singing with the Temple University Program for Gifted Young Musicians. By 11, Smith began writing music. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - At the age of 9 she began singing with the Temple University Program for Gifted Young Musicians. By 11, Smith began writing music. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Leah Smith - With her background in classical music, Smith's favorite instrument growing up was the piano.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - With her background in classical music, Smith's favorite instrument growing up was the piano.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Leah Smith - Before turning 10, Smith started recording with a local Baltimore group called Sandtown. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Before turning 10, Smith started recording with a local Baltimore group called Sandtown. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - In 2008, Leah Smith became the winner of the Best of Philly Rising/World Café Live Showcase. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - In 2008, Leah Smith became the winner of the Best of Philly Rising/World Café Live Showcase. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Leah Smith - Leah Smith spent a year and a half as a background vocalist for Israel Houghton, a Christian music artist.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Leah Smith spent a year and a half as a background vocalist for Israel Houghton, a Christian music artist.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Leah Smith - Smith's debut EP, Beautifully Made was released in October 2009. The single entitled Monster landed at # 1 on digstation.com during first week sales.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Smith's debut EP, Beautifully Made was released in October 2009. The single entitled Monster landed at # 1 on digstation.com during first week sales.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Leah Smith - Smith has shared the stage with greats such as Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keys. She follows in the footsteps of other Philadelphia natives like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Smith has shared the stage with greats such as Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keys. She follows in the footsteps of other Philadelphia natives like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Smith wrote each song from her debut EP Beautifully Made while still attending high school. The songs were designed to bring confidence and uplift young women and men.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Leah Smith - Smith wrote each song from her debut EP Beautifully Made while still attending high school. The songs were designed to bring confidence and uplift young women and men.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Photo By Photo: John Ricard / BET