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Frankie Smith is an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1981 hit single "Double Dutch Bus". He was born on October 28, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Smith began his career as a songwriter, writing for artists such as The O'Jays, The Spinners, and The Stylistics. He released his debut album, Double Dutch Bus, in 1981, which featured the title track and the single "Coolin' Out". The album was a success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-five on the Billboard 200. Smith released two more albums in the 1980s, but neither achieved the success of his debut. He continued to write and produce music, and in the 1990s he released several singles, including "Freak-A-Zoid", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Smith has continued to write and produce music, and in recent years he has released several singles, including "Double Dutch Bus (Remix)" and "Coolin' Out (Remix)". He has also appeared on several television shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Wendy Williams Show. As of 2021, Frankie Smith's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | N/A |
| Born | , 1953 |
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| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| Date of death | March 8, 2019 (aged 65–66); , |
| Died Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | United States |
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Frankie Smith Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Frankie Smith Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Frankie Smith worth at the age of 66 years old? Frankie Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Frankie Smith's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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| Source of Income | Singer |
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Franklyn Leon Smith (1953 – March 8, 2019) was an American funk musician and R&B/soul songwriter. He was best known for his 1981 single "Double Dutch Bus".
Smith died in Philadelphia on March 8, 2019; he was 65–66 years old.
"Double Dutch Bus" has been sampled frequently in hip-hop, including Snoop Dogg's "Snoop Dogg (What's My Name, Pt. 2)" and Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks". Both records were produced by Timbaland. Smith's single "Double Dutch Bus" is featured in the 2008 Disney movie College Road Trip, starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symoné.
With his 1981 single "Double Dutch Bus", released by WMOT Records, Smith popularized a nonsensical form of slang (from his song "Slang thang", 1981 WMOT, Records), in which "iz" is placed in the middle of a word (for example, the word "place" becomes "plizace"), or the last letters of a word are replaced with "-izzle" (for example, sure becomes shizzle). The style became part of hip-hop slang, and was popularized by rappers Snoop Dogg and E-40. The style today holds a place in popular slang.
He went to college in Tennessee for elementary education with a minor in music. He became a writer for funk and soul artists such as the O'Jays and The Spinners. In 1972 he would record for Paramount, releasing a single called "Double Dutch" under the name Franklin Franklin, but the record failed to become a hit. He was also influential in the careers of the rappers Tone Loc, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg.
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