Will Smith is a lots of many skills, as evidenced in his adorned profession as an actor, rapper and movie producer — however he’s additionally fairly adept at taking part in a sure musical instrument.
The Recent Prince surprised followers on Thursday (June 27) by importing a video on Instagram of him displaying off his polished piano expertise.
The clip captures the 55-year-old taking part in some emotive chords on a grand piano inside his residence, ending his stirring efficiency with a customary sweep of the keys.
The footage was met with widespread reward within the feedback part, with many followers unaware of Smith’s piano chops.
“Didn’t know he performed piano. Not shocked. However by no means ceases to amaze,” one particular person wrote, whereas one other jokingly requested: “Why you gotta be capable to do the whole lot bro? avoid wasting for us bruh [crying face emoji].”
Others identified that the Oscar-winner beforehand flaunted his nimble fingers on The Recent Prince of Bel-Air, taking part in Beethoven’s “Für Elise” on the piano throughout an episode of the hit present.
Will Smith’s caption revealed that the video was promo for his new single, “You Can Make It,” a collaboration with singer Vory and the Sunday Service Choir, who’re greatest recognized for his or her work with Kanye West.
“By means of a few of my darkest moments, music has all the time been there for me – to raise me and assist me develop. It’s my humble want that it may well do the identical for you and convey you all the enjoyment and lightweight you deserve,” he wrote.
“‘You Can Make It’ drops at midnight. Excited to carry out it reside Sunday on the #betawards.”
An uplifting gospel-themed ode to persevering by way of powerful occasions, “You Can Make It” options the identical piano chords that Smith performs within the above video.
The observe additionally options heavenly vocals from Vory and the Sunday Service Choir, alongside motivational rhymes from the Recent Prince.
Channeling his internal pastor, Smith raps: “The darker the Hell you gotta endure, the brighter the Heaven you get to take pleasure in/ The more durable the autumn, the upper you soar/ God opens a window when the Satan closes a door.”
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He additionally seems to reference the backlash he confronted after slapping Chris Rock on the 2022 Oscars: “Imagine me, they tried to bleed Will Smith/ Within the rearview I see adversity was the reward/ To raise me greater, presents requires religion/ So dry your eyes, and then you definitely’ll discover the way in which.”
As beforehand reported, Will Smith will carry out the music for the primary time on the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday (June 30).
“You Can Make It” marks his second music launch in latest weeks following “Gentle Em Up,” a collaboration with dancehall legend Sean Paul that seems on the soundtrack to his newest movie Unhealthy Boys: Trip or Die.
