The keen reader might or might not be up to date with the last season of British Big Brother. If you are indeed familiar with it, you’ll be thrilled to discover that contestant Smashby, better known as Sam Ashby, has just released a brand new record, ‘CODE’. It turns out, the Yorkshire-native is a massive artistic talent! The single follows up from ‘Dear Charlotte (Teach Me How To Be Like You)’ and seasonal gift ‘Christmas Number One’. Apart from Ashby’s clever and vivid songwriting allure, ‘CODE’ also tells us a lot about the project’s overall sonic direction.
Drenched in hyperpop flavouring and dance-inducing beats, the track appears to embody a certain Y2K flair, eventually landing on a formula that’s intense and flashy, one that adapts well to easy listening as well as club dancefloors. Sam’s vocals are tinged with light hints of vocoder, yet they maintain a very precise and melodic outlook. It’s an impressive offering from Ashby, one that showcases their commitment to the contemporary music landscape.
Delving deeper into the inspiration behind the piece, Ashby explains: “This feels like my JoJo Siwa ‘Karma’ moment. This song was inspired by all the drama in the Big Brother House. The code names, the mean girl allegations, the stuff with Zelah, it felt good to write about it all and have some fun with it.” Mission achieved: ‘CODE’ stands out as a brilliant tongue-in-cheek offering, a bold, uplifting single that is particularly in tune with popular culture. Most importantly, though, it’s a fun moment of musical euphoria.
Recommended! Discover ‘CODE’ now: