Algee Smith Celebrates BET Weekend With ‘Love Lost’ Teasers
Listening sessions set the EP stage, then the star lit up an official Magic City showcase.
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Algee Smith rode the wave of this year’s BET Weekend into the week, posting a pair of photos with the caption “Still on a #BETWeekend high! What was your favorite moment? #LoveLost #MagicCity #AlgeeSmith.” Best known for his acting in The Hate U Give and HBO’s Euphoria, Smith has quietly built a parallel career as an R&B artist. His Instagram shout-out captures both his gratitude for the fans and the thermals of excitement around his upcoming EP Love Lost.
Icymi: ‘love Lost’ First Listen Event
In an earlier post, Smith invited a select group to an intimate living-room listening session of Love Lost’s demo tracks. “Tonight’s a special one! I’ll be sharing an intimate evening with some amazing people for an exclusive first listen of my upcoming EP ‘Love Lost.’ Can’t wait to share this music with you all soon 🤎” read his caption on April 11. Photos showed Smith seated among a circle of industry friends and superfans, headphones on, riffing quietly between tracks. The pop-up gathering reflected his hands-on approach: crafting each lyric, then gauging real-time feedback.
His Love Lost project explores themes of heartbreak and self-discovery, blending honeyed falsetto hooks with modern R&B beats. Smith co-produced several tracks and co-wrote lyrics that reference moments of vulnerability. According to sources on the recording sessions, he even demoed raw vocals over a single piano mic to retain emotional authenticity.
Magic City Takes Center Stage
Just days after the listening premiere, Smith hit Atlanta’s famed Magic City club, posting behind-the-scenes shots that read, “@bet week was just a tease. ‘Magic City’ is where you really get to feel me 💜 #AlgeeSmith #BETAwards #BET2025 📸 @ineedthemax.” In black jeans, a leather jacket and tinted shades, he stormed the stage between headliners, delivering snippets of his upcoming single “Honest” alongside unreleased cuts. The crowd’s energy peaked as he teased the EP title track under pulsing neon lights.
Magic City’s reputation as a hotspot for hip-hop and R&B culture made it the perfect backdrop. Industry insiders say club owners cleared the calendar when they heard Smith wanted an unscheduled drop-in. Videos show him dancing through VIP booths and jumping into a sea of fans, then slipping a preview acetate into a local DJ’s crate for a surprise street-mix release.
What Fans Are Saying
On Instagram, comments ranged from “Best surprise set ever!” to “That moment when he sang the hook live—unreal!” Several Twitter threads cited his seamless switch from screen to stage as proof he’s a genuine multi-hyphenate. One fan noted, “He’s acting on camera, singing on stage and still finding time to curate the soundtrack of our lives.” When Smith asked followers for their favorite moment, responses zeroed in on his raw rendition of “Chapter II: Honest,” which he performed acapella over a single spotlight.
Industry watchers point out that Algee’s strategy—tying exclusive listening rooms to club drop-ins—mirrors tactics used by major labels to build grassroots excitement. It’s a savvy move for an artist of his generation, bridging digital hype with IRL experiences.
As Love Lost’s release date approaches, Smith has promised more pop-ups and surprise shows in Los Angeles, New York and London. He’s also confirmed guest collaborations with producer Malay and songwriter Chloe Angelides.
Fans who missed BET Weekend can still catch him at upcoming radio station showcases, while those on the broadcast channel linked in his bio will gain early access to music videos and behind-the-scenes footage.
Algee Smith’s dual journey from actor to R&B storyteller is gathering renewed momentum. With BET Weekend now in the rear-view, he’s pointed full throttle toward Love Lost’s official drop—and the next unforgettable live moment.
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