GIL SMITH II is the most sought-after international music director, producer, and arranger in the business. Starting off as a classically trained pianist who attended Berklee College of Music, he went on to begin a career as a touring musician. His live credits include the biggest tours, award shows, and TV specials ranging from Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Chris Brown, Cee Lo Green, G-Eazy, Travis Barker, Eminem, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Keri Hilson, Brandy and Faith Evans.

Since 2012, Gil has been the Music Director for Korean record label, YG Entertainment, and international Korean pop sensations BIG BANG and 2NE1. Smith additionally runs his own full service music production and staffing company, SAGA Entertainment, specializing in live sound mixing, programming, and post production.

Gil has directed, produced and arranged for Six Flags Theme Parks iLuminate, The Today Show, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars, Saturday Night Live, the BET Awards, and the Grammys.

Media outlets seem to be more than impressed with Smith and his recent range of projects. Rolling Stone, Billboard, Keyboard Magazine and MTV news have all given their praises on Smith and his successful projects.

Gil was featured as an Ambassador for Samsung Galaxy Music Campaign and has a wide range of corporate credits, such as Samsung, Princess Cruises, Intel, and Beats by Dre. He has taught workshops at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles College of Music and the Osaka School Of Music. Find out more: http://www.gilsmithmusic.com/