Gear up. It’s what fuels the Crankdat project to its very core and embodies what 22-year-old Christian Smith isinspiring others to do on a daily basis. In just a few years, the multi-faceted Ohio-based artist has amassed nearly aquarter of a billion total streams, toured 4 continents and has played hundreds of shows — more than a dozen ofwhich reside in Las Vegas where he holds a Hakkasan Group residency. His originals and remixes dominate thefestival circuit with heavy rinsing from Marshmello, DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers and many more. Beyond producingand DJing, though, Smith is a true creative. From designing his own artwork to animating and executing his own liveshow visuals, the Crankdat experience is coming from none other than the creator himself. He is the physicalembodiment of what he preaches, having an independent mindset and self-starter mentality that encourages hardwork, dedication and perseverance.