Sam Ashby ‘Dear Charlotte’ MV Debuts

Sam Ashby’s ‘Dear Charlotte’ MV Marks Bold New Chapter

By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Pop Music News

UNITED KINGDOM — (February 16, 2026) — British queer pop sensation Sam Ashby, widely recognized by longtime fans as “Smashby,” steps boldly into a new chapter with the release of his deeply personal single and music video, “Dear Charlotte (Teach Me How To Be Like You).”

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Marking his first global release under his own name, Ashby delivers an emotionally raw yet unapologetically upbeat anthem about unrequited love, identity, and self-discovery — themes that resonate across the LGBTQ community and beyond.

“This is my first release going out everywhere as Sam it feels correct that it’s such a personal song,” Ashby shared with fans. “Unrequited love is a feeling I’m sure we all know all too well, but it’s those embarrassing one-sided crushes that shape us into the divas we are today.”

For Ashby, Dear Charlotte represents more than just a new single — it signals reinvention. After years performing under the Smashby moniker and navigating public scrutiny following his appearance on Big Brother, the British pop artist is reclaiming his narrative.

“Despite what people have labelled me as, I know exactly who I am,” he added. “I’ve always dreamed of doing that show, and now I’m so ready to get out there and take on the world as Sam.”

The music video reflects that confidence. Visually playful yet emotionally layered, it pairs vulnerability with high-energy pop production — striking a balance between diary confession and dance-floor empowerment. It’s a coming-of-age moment wrapped in polished pop aesthetics.

With its infectious hook and confessional storytelling, Dear Charlotte (Teach Me How To Be Like You) is already shaping up to become a fan favorite — and a defining moment in Ashby’s evolution as an artist.

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