Smokey & Friends is a duets album released on September 9, 2014, by Verve Records. The album celebrates Smokey Robinson's career with collaborations from artists such as Elton John, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler, CeeLo Green, Aloe Blacc, Jessie J, Miguel, and Aerosmith, among others.
The album includes new versions of classics by Robinson and The Miracles, such as 'The Tracks of My Tears', 'Ooo Baby Baby', and 'Cruisin''. Production was handled by several producers, including Randy Jackson and Mark Ronson, and it was recorded at studios in Los Angeles and New York.
Smokey & Friends received generally positive reviews, highlighting the quality of the performances and production. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2015.