Smashby – ‘Ringleader’

The voice of the new generation, waving his LGBT flag high and promoting self love, Pop artist Smashby has managed to fit a lot into his 19 years. He’s successfully crowdfunded his debut EP, toured the UK pride circuit, and helped to raise awarness of bullying, for Anti-Bullying Week. Smashby’s single, ‘Birthday Suit’, got into the top 30 of the LGBT music charts, and he’s received great press in the Netherlands, the US, and Australia, as well as home in the UK.

Now Smashby’s back with his brand new single, ‘Ringleader’. The track is already a firm fan favourite as it’s formed part of his Pride shows. It’s accompanied by a sexy music video, which sees Smashby surrounded by hot semi-naked male fire breathers, and his so-called “freaky circus squad”. The song is upbeat and funky, with a catchy backbeat and an overall sound reminding us a lot of Britney Spears but there’s definite overtones of Kesha and Lady Gaga.

Smashby is currently working on a new album, which his team at Smashby HQ describes as “anthemic” and “groundbreaking”. It’s set for release in this summer.


‘Ringleader’ is available on iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and all other major digital music providers. You can find Smashby online on his official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Soundcloud.

Smashby - Ringleader

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