Andrey Leonidovich Shirman (Russian: Андрей Леонидович Ширман; born 23 May 1982), better known by his stage name 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. [1] 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.[2]
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. [3]
Discography
Studio albums
2008 — «IDDQD»
2011 — «Twenty Three»
2012 — «Новый мир» (New world)
2014 — «Star Tracks»
2017 — «SmashWorld»
Singles
2007 — Moscow Never Sleeps (feat. Fast Food)
2008 — Moscow Never Sleeps (feat.
Timati & Fast Food)
2008 — Волна (Wave) (vocals: Lyudmila Sokolova)
2009 — Moscow Wait For February
2009 — The Best Song
2009 — Between The Earth And The Sky (feat.
Shahzoda)