Will Smith turns self-reflection into music with his most personal album yet

Will Smith is no stranger to reinvention. From Grammy-winning rapper to Hollywood blockbuster star, the multitalented entertainer has dominated the industry for decades. But after a turbulent period of personal and professional upheaval, Smith has returned to his musical roots with his upcoming album, Based on a True Story, a project he describes as his most introspective work yet.

“It really is the result of my initial…