Bashy
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Ashley Thomas (born 4 February 1985), also known by the stage name Bashy, is a British actor and rapper.
Infobox
Born
Ashley Thomas (1985-02-04) 4 February 1985 (age 40)Hammersmith, London, England
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
BRIT School
Occupations
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Years active
2002–present
Also known as
Bashy
Genres
Hip hopBritish Hip HopAlternative RapGrime
Instrument
Vocals
Years active
2002–present
Website
bashy.com
Tables
List of studio albums · Discography › Studio albums
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Year
Catch Me If You Can
Album details
Released: 1 June 2009
Label: Ragz2Richez
Being Poor is Expensive
Being Poor is Expensive
Year
Being Poor is Expensive
Album details
Released: 12 July 2024
Label: Bish Bash Bosh Music
| Year | Album details |
| Catch Me If You Can | Released: 1 June 2009 Label: Ragz2Richez |
| Being Poor is Expensive | Released: 12 July 2024 Label: Bish Bash Bosh Music |
List of singles and music videos · Discography › Singles and music videos
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Album |
| UK | |||
| "Black Boys" | 2008 | — | Catch Me If You Can |
| "Kidulthood to Adulthood" | 86 | ||
| "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (featuring Toddla T) | 2009 | — | |
| "Your Wish Is My Command" (featuring H-Boogie) | — | ||
| "Fantasy" (featuring Preeya Kalidas) | 88 | Non-album singles | |
| "Make My Day" (vs. NAPT) | 2010 | — | |
| "These Are the Songs" | 2013 | 87 | |
| "Bring the Lights Down" (featuring Jareth) | 2014 | — |
· Filmography › Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Shank | Rager | |
| 2010 | 4.3.2.1. | Smooth | |
| 2011 | The Veteran | Tyrone Jones | |
| 2011 | Cockneys vs Zombies | Mental Mickey | |
| 2012 | The Man Inside | Clayton | |
| 2012 | My Brother the Devil | Lenny | |
| 2016 | 100 Streets | Jules | |
| 2016 | Brotherhood | Calvin | |
| 2018 | Skin | Jaydee | |
| 2018 | Been So Long | Wendell | |
| 2018 | Kill Ben Lyk | Charming Ben Lyk |
· Filmography › Television
2016
2018
2013–2019
Role(s)
Top Boy
Notes
Jermaine Newton
2023
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Black Mirror | Judge Wraith | Episode: Fifteen Million Merits |
| 2015 | The Interceptor | Dexter Blair | Episode: 1.3 |
| 2016 | Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands | Gil | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | The Night Of | Calvin Hart | 2 Episodes |
| 2017 | 24: Legacy | Isaac Carter | 10 Episodes |
| 2018 | The Good Fight | Dominic Quinn | Episode: Day 429 |
| 2018 | Ice | Malcolm Rose | 10 Episodes |
| 2018 | Salvation | Alonzo Carter | 10 Episodes |
| 2013–2019 | Top Boy | Jermaine Newton | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | NYPD Blue | Detective Chris Gamble | Pilot (Unaired) |
| 2021 | Them: Covenant | Henry Emory | 10 Episodes |
| 2022 | The Ipcress File | Paul Maddox | 6 Episodes |
| 2023 | Great Expectations | Jaggers | 6 Episodes |
| 2023 | Black Cake | Byron Bennett | 8 Episodes |
| 2024 | The Serpent Queen | Alessandro De Medici | 5 Episodes |
| 2025 | Hostage | Dr Alex Anderson | 5 Episodes |
| 2025 | In Flight | Dom | 4 Episodes |
MUSIC · Awards and nominations
2008
2009
Best UK Act
Role(s)
–
Notes
Nominated
Urban Music Awards
Role(s)
Best Hip Hop
Notes
Catch Me If You Can
2024
2025
Best Hip Hop Act
Role(s)
Won
Best Male Act
Role(s)
Nominated
BET Awards
Role(s)
Best International Act
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2008 | MOBO Awards | Best Video | "Kidulthood to Adulthood" | Nominated | |
| Urban Music Awards | Most Inspirational Artist | – | Won | ||
| Best Video | "Black Boys" | Nominated | |||
| Screen Nation Awards | Best Music Performance in Film/TV | – | Won | ||
| 2009 | MOBO Awards | Best Album | Catch Me If You Can | Nominated | |
| Best UK Act | – | Nominated | |||
| Urban Music Awards | Best Hip Hop | Catch Me If You Can | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | UK Music Video Awards | Best Hip Hop, Rap and Grime | "Sweet Boys Turned Sour" | Nominated | |
| BET Hip Hop Awards | Best International Flow | Being Poor is Expensive | Nominated | ||
| DJ Mag Best Of British Awards | Best Rap Album | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | MOBO Awards | Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Best Hip Hop Act | Won | ||||
| Best Male Act | Nominated | ||||
| Ivor Novello Awards | Best Contemporary Song | "How Black Men Lose Their Smile" | Nominated | ||
| BET Awards | Best International Act | Nominated |
FILM / TV · Awards and nominations
2021
MOBO Awards
Role(s)
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film
Notes
Them
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2021 | MOBO Awards | Best Performance in a TV Show/Film | Them | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Performance in a Scripted Series | Them | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Royal Television Society Programme Awards | Breakthrough Talent | Great Expectations | Nominated |
References
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- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/bashy-the-bus-driver-who-found-a-ticket-to-hiphop-fame-2131531.html
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- Being Poor is Expensivehttps://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/bashy-being-poor-is-expensive
- the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/18/bashy-darkoo-and-odeal-top-winners-at-2025-mobo-awards
- "Ashley 'Bashy' Thomas — underrated, legendary and inspiring"https://medium.com/@Or_cle/ashley-bashy-thomas-underrated-legendary-and-inspiring-fd84216fe5a4
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- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/minnie-driver-serpent-queen-season-2-starz-1235932072/
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- www.channel4.comhttps://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-announces-thrilling-new-drama-flight-starring-katherine-kelly
- Official Charts Companyhttps://www.officialcharts.com/artist/4129/bashy/
- Nme.comhttps://www.nme.com/news/dizzee-rascal/39639
- "Urban Music Awards 08 Nominations"http://www.flavourmag.co.uk/?p=274
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- "Bashy wins best album at Mobo Awards after 15-year hiatus as Central Cee makes history"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c75zgqlwn2rt
- "Bashy wins best album at Mobo Awards after 15-year hiatus as Central Cee makes history"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c75zgqlwn2rt
- "Spice, Krept and Konan and Bashy announced as first MOBO 2025 performers"https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2025-01-20/mobo-awards-first-performers-announced-for-2025-ceremony
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