Alexander Alexandrovich Smirnov (born July 4, 1994) was born in Tuchkovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia. He is a Russian rapper. He is professionally known as GONE.Fludd and Sasha Buse. Beginning his solo career in 2014, he has since made a significant impact on the music scene, having released five studio albums and eight EPs.
His breakthrough came with the release of the album "Boys Don't Cry" in April 2018, under the distribution of Sony Music Russia. The album featured notable tracks like "Mumble" and "Ice Cube" and propelled Sasha Buse to new heights of recognition. However, it was in the fall of the same year that he achieved true success with the release of his album "Superchuits." This album featured hit songs such as "Sugar Man" and "Dripset" and garnered immense popularity, amassing over three million streams within a week.
Sasha Buse's journey in music began in 2013 when he co-founded the musical collective Sabbat Cult in Tuchkovo with his classmates. However, the group eventually disbanded. The initial inspiration for his rap career came from a Russian group called Casta. To honor the English physician, mystic philosopher, astrologer, musicologist, and music theorist Robert Fludd, Sasha chose the pseudonym GONE.Fludd.
In June, Sasha released a music video for the song "Mumble," wherein he criticized mumble rap artists. Later that year, he made a noteworthy appearance in the music video for the song "Skibidi" by Little Big, alongside Morgenstern. They portrayed bandits accompanying the lead vocalist, Ilya Prusikin.
On December 13, Sasha announced the formation of the Glam Go Gang! association. The collective, comprising Sasha Buse himself, IROH, Cakeboy, and Flipper Floyd, aimed to make a significant impact in the music industry.
Sasha Buse's talent, coupled with his innovative approach to rap music, has earned him considerable acclaim within the Russian music scene. With his distinct style and ever-growing discography, he continues to captivate audiences and solidify his position as one of Russia's most prominent rappers.
