Jaden Smith, Will Smith's seventeen year old son, has a very impressive resume for someone his age. The Pursuit of Happyness co-star has kept busy in both the movie and music industries over the years, opting to take full advantage of his genetics and connections as opposed to fitting with with 'normal' kids.
Whether he's going platinum with Justin Bieber or spitting bars over some tasteful production, Jaden seems to have his hands everywhere with music these days. Most recently Jaden released a three-song EP titled This Is the Album, ironically enough.
We've sourced some of Jaden's best work to compile this list of essential tracks. Some of it was easier to find than others, but generally if you keep tabs on this site or his sister's SoundCloud account, you'll be up to speed when he drops some new heat.
Jaden Smith - Beast Mode
For starters, if you didn't know that Jaden could flow, "Beast Mode" will definitely fix that up. The three-part song, produced by Ta-Ku, was recorded when Jaden was 15.
Téo & Jaden - Pleiadian Message
Along with his buddy Téo, Jaden drops some 90s-inspired heat, with lyrics wise enough to come out of someone twice his age.
Jaden Smith - Offering
"Offering" is just four months old, but sounds like something out of the 90s. Over a soulful brass sample, Jaden kicks some intelligent raps.
Jaden Smith - Passionate V3
It's short, but it's sweet too. "Passionate V3." Peep these bars. Jaden is always ahead of the curve, especially for such a young cat.
"You know I handle it and you can screw a diploma homie
You stop learning when you graduate
I'mma be 40 doing magic tryna activate my merkaba"
Jaden Smith - 21 - Melancholy
Rhyming over a Pink Floyd is something you might expect Wiz Khalifa to do, but Jaden is right there with that smooth, wavy style. Over the classic track "Breathe," he spits some knowledge.
Jaden Smith - Blue Ocean V19
Jaden Smith will occasional get ragged on for his emotional intelligence, but haters will hate. "Blue Ocean" is a nice, soulful track from our subject that demonstrates his range as a singer and rhymer over seven minutes.
Willow ft Jaden Smith - 5
Jaden links up with his sister Willow here for a soulful cut that would have D'Angelo tapping his toes.
Jaden Smith - 4 My 1
The super-slow hip hop beat has been done a lot over recent years, but Jaden keeps it fresh. "4 My 1," accompanied by some low-key visuals, is a quality take on a popular style.
Childish Gambino ft Jaden Smith - Late Night in Kauai
Childish and Jaden are two MCs that are in their own lane. Check out what happens when they hop in the same whip together.
Jaden Smith ft Jhene Aiko - The Worst (Remix)
Mr. Smith hops on a Jhene Aiko track for good measure. The two are linked closely through Willow's relationship with the R&B songstress.
