Fraser T Smith (Adele, Kano) on how music starts with a conversation

Fraser T Smith is a GRAMMY-winning record producer, songwriter, and musician based in the UK.

He has co-written, produced, and mixed numerous chart-topping records including Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” James Morrison’s “Broken Strings (feat. Nelly Furtado),” and Taio Cruz’s “Break Your Heart.” Fraser is also a talented artist in his own right, showcasing the versatility of his songwriting and production sensibilities with the releases under his moniker, Future Utopia.

In celebration of the recent release of his sample pack, Fraser T Smith sat down with us to give the Splice community a unique inside look into his creative process. Check out the video above to hear about his beginnings in producing records, the stories behind some of his most notable collaborations, and more.

What’s your favorite track from Fraser T Smith? Who would you like to see us feature on our YouTube channel next? Let us know in the comments below.


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May 24, 2021

Harrison Shimazu

Harrison Shimazu is a composer, content strategist, and writer who’s passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog and produces vocaloid music as Namaboku.