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A musician since the age of five, Smith's first 2 solo albums 'Deep in the Shallows' and 'Samsara' were originally released with Universal Music in 2006.

In January 2025, both albums were re-released under Smith's pseudonym, 'Rogue Shakespeare', via Virgin Music Group.Also released by Rogue Shakespeare so far in 2025: his 3rd album 'Sidewalk Symphony' (a collaborative album with Conflux Coldwell); his debut EP single 'Open Your Eyes'; his hour-long meditation (4th) album 'In Memoriam Meditation'; and his 5th album, 'Slice of Life'.

Feel free to enjoy Smith's musical talents in piano, guitar, keyboards, singing, rap, composition, lyrics and production.

An unrivalled demonstration of a poet’s absolute mastery of his craft, Rogue Shakespeare’s Bible (parts I, II & III) contains nearly 2,700 of Smith’s original sonnets, written as the 17-year spiritual verse diary of Smith’s alter ego, ‘Rogue Shakespeare’, from late 2007 through to September 11, 2024.

To date, Ryan J-W Smith (aka ‘Rogue Shakespeare’) has written 7 critically acclaimed and award-winning/nominated verse plays, including his award-winning romantic comedy, Love Labours Won; his award-winning farce, MacDeth!, his award-nominated farce, Romeo & Juliet it Ain’t!, his Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award-nominated one-man show, New World Order, and his OFFIE award-winning one-woman show, Pretty, Witty Nell®.

Collectively, Rogue Shakespeare’s films have received 25 international film festival wins, nominations or selections, including a selection for the short film corner at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.

Award-winning poet and festival-winning filmmaker, Ryan J-W Smith (aka ‘Rogue Shakespeare’), interviews courageous speakers on controversial issues affecting everyday people…

…then instantly writes and performs a bespoke new sonnet for his interviewee based on their conversation – LIVE!