In the space of one year, British belter Sam Smith has rocketed to the top the Pop ranks. And with debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ enjoying mega-sales and Grammy nominations, the 22-year-old’s career looks set to blast into the stratosphere this year.
V Magazine celebrates Smith’s success by honoring him as part of their ‘The New Sound Of Soul’ special, which hits newsstands this month.
Inside the publication, the Londoner is interviewed by the legendary Chaka Khan and interestingly reflects on some of the darker sides of the music industry – namely how “awful” some of his contemporaries are behind the scenes.
His words below…
Via DS:
“Even when you meet them – I won’t name names – but some of these popstars are just awful.
And they have not even had half the success that you’ve had and yet you’re so humble and kind.”
To which Khan replied: “Well, it’s people skills. Talking to a screen all day long takes the human experience out. Luckily I grew up in a time when we only had a telephone at home.”
The pair also expressed an interest in collaborating together in the future.
“We are definitely going to write a song together,” Khan added.
“100%, I’m in,” he replied. “I was actually thinking me, you, and Mary [J Blige] would do something.”
Smith recently hinted at working with Rihanna.
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he should just keep calm.
it’s not like he is that established after one album – and he’s already starting to sound annoying and arrogant….and, to be honest, not exactly “humble and kind”
I just recently found out yesterday that he was gay!!!
Girllll ray charles could of seen he gay af lol
same with me, was reading about the story of him hinting to working with rihanna and it mentions him and his boyfriend being on vacation and i was like the f?!?
He´s not any kind of musical genious but I hope he wins his grammys cause damn it, if not, really awful things would win (sad days).
He looks hot.
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Ariana Grande.
*hands over glasses* look again.
Oh lord working with Ri-Whine-A I’m going to pass her voice ALWAYS ANNOYS ME!!
What I’d do to Sam…. That picture is everything. Yes Sam!!!
Lofl, are people really getting that thirsty over Sam?!
That chest needs to be kept under wraps. It’s that nasty kind of texture chest hair *vom*!
Well not everyone is so shallow and only find societies idea of perfect attractive. I can find ordinary attractive and Sam is beautifully ordinary like the majority of us. Beauty is more than chiseled muscular chests
I’m not shallow. That hair is patchy, nappy, fair and dark. When it’s that bad at least groom a little or don’t show it. It’s like a woman wearing a bikini in public with her pubic hair hanging out of each side. Not cute!
EWW CHEST HAIR IS SUCH A NO NO
Sam make a post immediately:
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POSSIBLY NEW RIHANNA R8 demo song leaked called “World Peace”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uwzr5Yl6Xec
World peace sounds decent but late lol
Happy New Year Doll
Happy New Year!!
It’s not an official release. They may be trying to save what’s left of they’re journalistic integrity, or maybe they just don’t like her.
maybe I read things too deep!!! but I see shade in this writing…… to rihanna!!!!! Sam be throwing serious shades!!!!
I think V’s new soul issues are such a good idea most of the top 10 is full of Soul Music Now- from #Sam himself to Burno Mars’s UpTownFunk to Hozier’s song TakeMe2Church ( about homophobia in Russia) to Magan trainer’s Soul/Pop & even Nick Jonas R&B hit Jealous. Taylor Swift’s Blank Space & Kanye’s Only One is really the only 100% Pop Songs in the Top10, even Taylors song ShankItOff has some funk in it. Lol Good for R&B/Soul!
Sam Smith is cool but just like Adele he’s nothing but hype.
Death at yall getting hard/wet over Sam he isn’t cute too me sorry. For once i agree with DemLessers yall b****** need glasses.
Gworl don’t lie to yourself, you always agree with me.
Isn’t Sam guy? I keep forgetting that TGJ is a homosexual forum. (s/o to cake like lady gaga)
*gay
Sam is gay and nigerian my friendo
the nerve of this girl to talk about humility yet put herself above everyone else. someone is getting big for their boots faaaast….. Taurus people be on some s*** lol
I wouldn’t mind that kind of shade if his album was actually good. try again!
So no one has a problem with him being the face of soul? Meanwhile people like Luke James and others get swept under the rug.
leave Sam alone, Luke sucks and the general public is not here for his mess.
Sigh it hurts…..luke james is good……he needs d recognition
I usually say, “I’d tap that, I’m not gay but $20 are $20”….But man, this is one ugly power bottom right here.
You are so transparent, you’re insecurity’s are showing. Every Caucasian guy Sam would post on, you would talk s*** on. I bet you’re one of those ugly little pressed lonely power bottoms who can’t find a man. Love yourself first you f****** hater.
yass sam! that’s my s*** bear daddy…
Come on chest hair
He has a nice face for modeling.
It’s photoshoped to death… They Took like 5 kg off of his face and chin and did something with bis hair.
that cover is photoshopped! Sam be getting a 2nd chin they gave him a perfect jaw line thats why y’all getting wet for him he looks Haut!
Well back to the article:
I think don’t think he was shading Rihanna, you know not everything’s about her. But I think he meant in general. Several artist have said that the “Night is dark and full off terror” about the music industry. So I’m not surprised in anyway.
A duet with Chaka Khan, Mary J and himself could be either really good or really interesting…I’m in th though!!
He must be talking about Rita and Arianna…
Smith recently hinted at working with Rihanna.
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Nice try Samantha but Mr Smith publicly stated he is excited about Rihanna’s new project, there’s no way he would be talking about her.
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Having said that, it is Hollywood and the whole industry there is fake. The rule in Hollywood, fake it until you make it.
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I personally believe he is talking about Ariana Grande.
I’m sorry but I saw him two weeks ago and he don’t look like THAT!