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Chris Smith (55)

Born Christopher Smith in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. Formerly known as Ras Puma. In 2006 he moved to Virginia where he joined several Virginia based bands which eventually lead to joining the renowned DC based Thievery Corporation and being featured on their 2011 “Culture of Fear” album recording songs "Overstand" and "False Flag Dub". In 2014 after an official 8 year journey and commitment, Puma decided to take the Ras off his artist title. In 2015 he added the title “Ptah”.