Big Bailey aka Tamell Bailey of SMS Entertainment is an emerging spoken word poet and hip-hop artist. He is a multi-talented entertainer who also is capable of audio engineering, audio production, graphic designs, video editing, and artist development as the President of SMS Entertainment. He was born in Queens, New York, and raised in Langley, South Carolina while currently calling Aiken, South Carolina his home. He delivers a blend of poetry with rap that he likes to call spoken rap. He has been known to emphasize social consciousness and positivity through his writing and performances. He has performed at various events and venues throughout the Southeast region.
Big Bailey has recently been featured in Voyage ATL magazine as well as VPN Magazine. He has placed as runner-up in a Mahogany Lounge competition and also has performed at Arts in the Heart of Augusta. He was also nominated as the best-spoken word artist in the CSRA Hip-Hop Awards. His poetry has also been featured on “The Digital Poet” website and the Aiken Poets’ Rhyme Time Anthology. He has been interviewed on Sunja Danette’s Podcast, Ge Holla Radio, and Inf Media’s Heat in the Streetz.
Big Bailey is currently promoting his upcoming song release "Never Quit On Your Dreams" featuring Rosa Jean and Cato THE King which was released on his birthday September 2, 2020, #VirgoSeason. Also, his song about his mother titled "Johnnie Mae" featuring Lolita Pierre which is his mother's name has recently been released. Big Bailey also has #BigBaileyMerchMonday which showcases fans with the merchandise in his Big Bailey store at his website www.bigbailey.com. Bailey currently co-hosts Wordplay Wednesday along with Conquer Jones. He also has released a hip hop and spoken word album titled “Hey Fat Man”.
