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“I had these glorified ideas about San Francisco and its drug culture - I thought inspiration would just hit me and I would get these San Francisco drugs in my system and all of a sudden an amazing record would come out. But that's not really what happened at all.”

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Zachary Cole Smith

Zachary Cole Smith, born on November 7, 1984, is an accomplished songwriter from the United States. His musical works are well-received by the audience, known for their unique style and profound lyrics. more

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