"Noir" is a standout Vinyl Maxi release from the innovative American rapper and singer Smino, brought to you by Downtown Records. This record showcases Smino's unique blend of hip-hop, neo-soul, and funk influences, delivering an immersive listening experience with intricate lyricism and genre-blending production. "Noir" features tracks that highlight Smino?s signature melodic flow and creative wordplay, making it a must-have for vinyl collectors who appreciate forward-thinking urban music. Downtown Records is renowned for supporting groundbreaking artists across genres since its founding in 2006; their roster includes names like Gnarls Barkley and Santigold. As for Smino himself: hailing from St. Louis, he has quickly risen as one of contemporary rap?s most inventive voices?his debut album "blkswn" received critical acclaim, while collaborations with Noname and Monte Booker have further cemented his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.