Chuck Dizzle welcomes back one of Home Grown’s original family members, D Smoke, for an intimate conversation on the heels of his highly anticipated new album Wake Up Supa and upcoming 18-city North American tour.
In the sit-down, the GRAMMY-nominated Inglewood native opens up about navigating unimaginable loss after his mother’s passing, and how that pain transformed into power through his latest music. Smoke explains the meaning behind Wake Up Supa, describing it as an awakening not just for himself but for “gangsters and lovers” — a journey through darkness, reflection, and ultimately light.
The album, due August 26, boasts features from Snoop Dogg, Lucky Daye, BJ The Chicago Kid, LaRussell, Jane Handcock, and more, blending live instrumentation with West Coast energy and heartfelt storytelling. Smoke shares how his relationship with Snoop and Death Row developed organically, calling it a full-circle moment that honors authenticity and legacy.
Beyond music, the conversation touches on Smoke’s role as Raphael in season four of Mayor of Kingstown, his philosophy on balancing art and business, and the lessons of consistency that shaped his rise from Inglewood cyphers to global recognition on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow.
As always with Chuck and Smoke, the discussion feels more like family catching up than a formal interview — filled with gems, laughs, and moments of gratitude.
Tickets for the Wake Up Supa Tour (Oct–Nov) are available now at dsmokemusic.com/tour.