Mz. Frances M. Smith of Str8t Dynamite Productions is a native Washingtonian. In her early years, Frances was introduced to music and her "first love" was found. During her high school years, Frances grew to love business. She found out she had a natural business acumen. Since those early years, Mz. Smith has continued to combine her two gifts - music and business. She has coordinated several weddings, worked as a publicist/administrative assistant/program planner for various organizations at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. She has also held a similar post for the D.C. Youth Ensemble, Inc. and the EBL Dance Theatre (under the direction of the late local choreographer, Mr. Earl B. Lucas, Jr.). In 1994, she was the administrative assistant for the Black Pride weekend festival that is held during the Memorial Day weekend in Washington, DC. She has also continued to sing with the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir as well as the National African American AIDS choir, "SING" (accapella group).

Due to her recent connection with the awesome keyboardist,
Mr. David B. Loyd (Loydfunkazoid), Frances was placed in the position to have these combined talents work for her once again. This time she is working as a publicist. In the fall, Frances will be returning to complete her Business Administration degree so that she can truly hang out her shingle. In the meantime, she plans to assist local talent - artists, photographers, singers, musicians, cosmetologist, etc. - advertise their talents on LIVEMUSIC4YOU! She and her business partner, Reggie Gaskins, want you to be able to advertise your wares and have a place to go for other resources.

As the Lord sees fit to work things out in her life, so shall Frances move! Peace, Luv, Blessings…