He was greatly influenced by Western music and artists such as Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, ZARD and many more.
Nesmith's mother supported his dream of becoming a singer strongly and after he received an award in a local karaoke competition and was praised by his friends for his singing skills during junior high school days, he decided to go busking on the streets of his hometown.
While living 3 months each in Los Angeles and New York, he faced many difficulties since he couldn't speak English at all.
[4] Four years after the disbandment of STEEL, in July 2006, he participated in the EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2006 ~ASIAN DREAM~ and became one of the finalists, which allowed him to join the group Nidaime J Soul Brothers.
Nidaime J Soul Brothers announced their indefinite hiatus after releasing one album in 2009 and all members joined the line-up of Exile shortly after.
Nesmith would take on the role of the MC and the monthly broadcasting would start on the 50th anniversary of TV Kumamoto.
[11] On April 27, Nesmith, Leola and Spyair drummer Kenta held the acoustic live event THE PUMP UP ON at LDH Kitchen THE TOKYO HANEDA.