Mark A. Smith's musical journey began when he was merely three years old playing the drums in his father's church. During his adolescence Smith developed a love for music and also began singing and playing the keyboard. As a student Smith immersed himself in music becoming actively involved in band and choral programs. He was taught by some of Mississippi's top music educators and each one gave Smith valuable lessons that still live within him today.In high school, Smith arranged and sequenced instrumental tracks, for performers participating in local talent shows in southwest Mississippi. During his college career he wrote, arranged and sequenced songs for the college stage band. His work with the stage band gained him statewide recognition. Smith has received numerous awards and certificates in the area of music. Smith has also served as the minister of music and musician to different ministries across the U.S., and also played the keyboard for one of Gospel's most respected quartets, "The Christianaires". He has written, produced, composed, arranged and recorded artists from all over, as well as performed many venues himself. Smith's true goal in life is to reach out and minister the Gospel to as many men, women, boys, and girls as possible, with the intention that they will surrender their hearts to God. His 3rd solo project "The Return", is his attempt to encourage every listener to consider there own ways and "Return" to God.