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DJ Smash | |
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| Birth name | Andrey Leonidovich Shirman |
| Born | May 23, 1982 Perm, Russia |
| Origin | Perm |
| Genres | Electronic music, house |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sowa Music, Velvet Music |
| Website | djsmash.ru |
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.
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]
