Amani K. Smith
- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Amani "Burt Blackarach" Smith is a distinguished music expert with extensive experience across various facets of the industry.
Burt stands out, among his peers, for his dual roles as both music supervisor and composer on film and TV projects. Notable examples include Vice TV's "Running While Black," released in collaboration with adidas and Religion of Sports, Showtime's "Passion Play: Russell Westbrook" and BET's "Gaps" produced by Queen Latifah's Queen Collective.
His masterful compositions have been featured in major projects for high-profile clients such as James Cameron's "Dark Angel," Brian Grazer's "Local Boys," Will Gluck's "Luis," and Ryan Murphy's "Popular."
Along with writing partner Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Public Enemy frontman, Chuck D, Burt has composed music and main titles for projects on platforms like ESPN, MTV, FOX, and Showtime, including LeBron James' "Shut Up and Dribble", The ESPY Awards, the NFL Draft and Sunday Night Baseball.
As a Music Supervisor, Burt has earned attention and award nominations for his work on projects such as the Oscar short-listed "Stamped From The Beginning" from Roger Ross Williams and Mara Brock-Akil (Netflix), "Genius: MLK/X" from Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood (Nat Geo) and Saladin Patterson's re-imagining of "The Wonder Years" (ABC).
On the music production side, Burt has collaborated with iconic artists like Aerosmith, Method Man, Busta Rhymes and Andre 3000. A skilled turntablist, he has performed globally, opening for acts like Prince, Jay Z, and Nas. His exceptional scratching skills are featured on numerous albums for artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Public Enemy, as well as in numerous movie soundtracks and national commercials.
Burt manages the publishing catalog Salamani Music, founded by his songwriting parents in 1971. Salamani Music was one of the first Black-owned publishing companies of its time. Its original music has been sampled or covered by hundreds of artists, including DJ Premier, J Dilla, D'Angelo, A$AP Rocky, Dionne Warwick, Maurice White, Chaka Khan, and Etta James.
Randy Gerston of Fortress Talent Management reps Burt.
Burt stands out, among his peers, for his dual roles as both music supervisor and composer on film and TV projects. Notable examples include Vice TV's "Running While Black," released in collaboration with adidas and Religion of Sports, Showtime's "Passion Play: Russell Westbrook" and BET's "Gaps" produced by Queen Latifah's Queen Collective.
His masterful compositions have been featured in major projects for high-profile clients such as James Cameron's "Dark Angel," Brian Grazer's "Local Boys," Will Gluck's "Luis," and Ryan Murphy's "Popular."
Along with writing partner Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Public Enemy frontman, Chuck D, Burt has composed music and main titles for projects on platforms like ESPN, MTV, FOX, and Showtime, including LeBron James' "Shut Up and Dribble", The ESPY Awards, the NFL Draft and Sunday Night Baseball.
As a Music Supervisor, Burt has earned attention and award nominations for his work on projects such as the Oscar short-listed "Stamped From The Beginning" from Roger Ross Williams and Mara Brock-Akil (Netflix), "Genius: MLK/X" from Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood (Nat Geo) and Saladin Patterson's re-imagining of "The Wonder Years" (ABC).
On the music production side, Burt has collaborated with iconic artists like Aerosmith, Method Man, Busta Rhymes and Andre 3000. A skilled turntablist, he has performed globally, opening for acts like Prince, Jay Z, and Nas. His exceptional scratching skills are featured on numerous albums for artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Public Enemy, as well as in numerous movie soundtracks and national commercials.
Burt manages the publishing catalog Salamani Music, founded by his songwriting parents in 1971. Salamani Music was one of the first Black-owned publishing companies of its time. Its original music has been sampled or covered by hundreds of artists, including DJ Premier, J Dilla, D'Angelo, A$AP Rocky, Dionne Warwick, Maurice White, Chaka Khan, and Etta James.
Randy Gerston of Fortress Talent Management reps Burt.
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