Joseph Hill

Joseph T Hill Jr., known by his poetic identity Smooth J, a former basketball player who has turned into a poet. His debut collection, Journey of Smooth Basketball to Poet marks, his debut as an author. With raw honesty, Smooth J explores black identity love, loss, masculinity, faith, and resilience. These poems give voice to lived experiences, both painful and passionate. Born and raised on southside of Chicago where the pen became a lifeline when the game ends. Currently Smooth J is working on his second book Origins of Elements of Smooth.