SMILEY IN HIS MOST CONFIDENT ERA YET WITH NEVER BOX ME IN OUT NOW!
SMILEY IN HIS MOST CONFIDENT ERA YET WITH NEVER BOX ME IN
OUT NOW!
Featuring new single, “Ratchet Baby” with Roy Woods
(Toronto, ON – November 7, 2025) – Toronto’s own Smiley returns with Never Box Me In — the deluxe edition of his acclaimed project Don’t Box Me In. Out via OVO Sound, this release cements Smiley’s position as one of Toronto’s most distinctive and authentic voices, expanding the world he built on the original project with five brand-new songs that cut deeper and hit harder.
Where Don’t Box Me In introduced fans to Smiley’s unfiltered perspective and signature cadence, Never Box Me In sharpens that focus. The deluxe edition finds Smiley in full command of his sound — darker, more assertive, and unwavering in confidence. It’s the sound of an artist who knows exactly who he is and refuses to conform.
Listen to Never Box Me In HERE
“They try to box me in, but they still can’t. Never can. I’m better than them and stronger than them,” says Smiley.
The focus track, “Ratchet Baby” featuring Roy Woods, marks a standout collaboration between two of Toronto’s most unique voices. Balancing Smiley’s street poise with Roy’s smooth melodic delivery, the record bridges R&B and rap in a way that feels both raw and cinematic. A visual featuring both artists drops on release day, setting the tone for this new chapter in Smiley’s journey.
NEVER BOX ME IN – TRACK LIST
DISC 1 (NEW SONGS)
1. Bob Curry
2. Oliver North
3. Ratchet Baby (feat. Roy Woods)
4. Faddah
5. Not a Fan
DISC 2 (ORIGINAL PROJECT)
1. Budge
2. 6ixSideKides
3. 2 Mazza (feat. Drake)
4. Kept Snowin
5. Trapman (feat. Why G)
6. Money Feed (feat. Icewear Vezzo)
7. Big Dog (feat. Baka Not Nice)
8. Wave The Flag
9. Spill The Tea
Never Box Me In is now streaming everywhere.
Photo Credit: Sarah DelAngel | Download Press Photos HERE
About Smiley:
A product of the streets of Toronto, Smiley turns danger into art. He began releasing music in 2018 with his project Buy. or. Bye and built a buzz around his originality, backed with street credibility and the ability to bring his first-person experiences to life in his music. He followed that with A Tape To Remember and Road To Buy or Bye 2 (The Playlist), steadily carving out his lane. Narrating his story in real-time, Smiley’s influence has been recognized by The FADER, championed by Drake, and embraced by his city.
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