DJ Smash

DJ Smash
DJ Smash in June 2017
DJ Smash in June 2017
Background information
Born
Andrey Leonidovich Shirman

(1982-05-23) May 23, 1982 (age 44)
Perm, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
OriginPerm
GenresElectronic music, house
OccupationsDJ, music producer
InstrumentsPiano, DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), Samplers, Dj equipment, MIDI controllers, Drum machines, Synthesizers.
Years active1996–present
LabelsSowa Music, Velvet Music
Websitedjsmash.ru

Andrey Leonidovich Shirman (Russian: Андрей Леонидович Ширман; born 23 May 1982), known professionally as DJ Smash, is a Russian DJ in house music and electronic music, and also a music producer. As of 2022, he is one of the most popular musical stars in Russia. DJ Smash was awarded Best New Act in 2008 at the MTV Russia Music Awards.

Biography

DJ Smash was born in 1982 in Perm, Russia, and started making music at an early age. In 2006 he released the single "Moscow Never Sleeps", which became a hit, and brought him to wide attention. In 2008 at MTV Russian Music Awards, DJ Smash received nominations for “Debut of the Year” and “Best Dance Album”.

During the 2018 presidential elections, he became a member of the Putin Team movement, which supported Vladimir Putin, and became the author of the "Guiding Star" anthem.

Every year from 2007, Smash has produced several hit songs, including collaborations with other artists, which have enjoyed popularity across Russia, former Soviet Union countries, and beyond.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Video clips

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Общие параметры ротации всех треков исполнителя на радиостанциях, работающих в системе TOPHIT.RU". Archived from the original on 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  2. ↑ "DJ Smash Team Putin". 2018-01-22. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Ukrainian charts, April 2021". Retrieved 6 December 2022.