Welcome to
Ini Dminstrel’s
world of Afro-Smooth
Where Lagos grooves meet California soul — 11 tracks, 5 legends, one unforgettable sound.
Ini Dminstrel — pianist, music producer, composer, arranger and artiste. Be ready for a thrilling Afro-Smooth experience. Afro-Smooth is a blend of Afrobeats, smooth jazz, soul, pop & R&B etc. Where authentic naija groove meets the world of silky, sublime and soulful smooth Jazz.
Wear Afro-Smooth
The official collection, modeled by D. Tap a color to see it — order yours today.
Afro-Smooth Sneakers
Custom high-tops — badge design
Coming SoonOfficial Afro-Smooth merch — printed to order and shipped worldwide. Sneakers dropping soon.
Hold Afro-Smooth in your hands
The full 11-track album on CD and 12″ vinyl — manufactured on demand and shipped directly to you.
Afro-Smooth Vol 1 — CD
Full album in a full-color jacket. Manufactured on demand and shipped to your door.
Buy CD — $20
Afro-Smooth Vol 1 — 12″ Vinyl
Collector's 12″ vinyl LP. Manufactured on demand and shipped to your door.
Buy Vinyl — $50
Afro-Smooth Vol 1 — Digital Download
All 11 tracks in high-quality MP3, delivered to your email instantly after purchase.
Download — $10The artwork, front to back
Sunset over the city, keys across the sky — the official Afro-Smooth cover art, exactly as it appears on the release.
11 tracks, zero skips
The full Afro-Smooth journey — Afrobeats, smooth jazz, soul and fusion, with five legendary guests. Tap any track to hear it on Spotify, with its credits and lyrics.
The legends on Afro-Smooth
World-class musicians who blessed this album with their genius.
Keith McKelley
Energetic sax talent with a rich, beautiful tone across jazz, R&B, funk & gospel. Brings soulful fire to Big Ups.
Paul Iyeke
Dynamic singer-songwriter with deep roots in soul and contemporary Afrobeats. Adds melodic magic to Titi Lailai.
Emmanuel Atoyebi
Internationally recognized Nigerian saxophonist — his sax is worship, perfect for the smooth jazz spirit of Go for a Joy Ride.
Eric Hester
30+ years scoring TV, film & records. The maestro behind the lush arrangement of Your Happiness.
Joel Schnaper
Known for warm trumpet tone and soulful production. Features on Eke Mmi & Melodies of Ima. Check out Joel’s boutique recording studio in Downtown LA, Memorial Garden Sound.
Listen everywhere
One click to all platforms — pick your favorite and press play.
The full Afro-Smooth session lives here on Spotify — tap anywhere on this page and it starts: Go On A Joy Ride first, then the whole album.
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Shows, festivals, private events & collaborations — tell us about it and we'll get right back to you.
The Afro-Smooth Jam
& Album Release Party — one night only. Hear Afro-Smooth Vol 1 performed live, meet the family, and celebrate the release.
Larsen’s Steakhouse
6256 Topanga Canyon Blvd #2280 (Topanga & Village Mall)
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Friday, October 23, 2026
7 – 9 PM
Buy a piece of merch, CD or vinyl at inidminstrel.com — wear it or bring it to the show.
RSVP: Danny (310) 725-7978
Shop Afro-Smooth merchMade with soul
All songs produced, arranged and mixed by Ini Dminstrel for Cali-Afrocentric Music USA.
Audio mastering by Kayomusiq Production — kayomusiq@gmail.com
Copyright Cali-Afrocentric Music, USA. All rights reserved.
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