Starting in the hip-hop scene, the Michigan native turned Kansas City resident Jon Henri has shared tracks with some serious heavy hitters like Lil Jon, Tag Team, and 2 Live Crew. His music’s been played on network TV and radio stations around the world.
“Love isn’t the absence of conflict. It’s the choice to return, again and again.”
With “Smile,” Jon Henri strips away the bravado and gets real about relationships. This is a love song, sure, but not your typical mushy kind. It’s about the work that goes into keeping someone happy, the apologies after arguments, the promise to do better next time. Jon Henri talks about disagreements, about needing to meet his partner halfway, about being grateful that she chose him when she could’ve picked anyone else.
If you’ve worked through rough patches with someone you care about, you’ll recognize yourself in these lines. Jon Henri’s poured everything into “Smile.” Do yourself a favor and give “Smile” a proper listen from start to finish. It’s the kind of song that reminds you why good pop music matters, it connects, it comforts, and yeah, it might just make you smile.
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