Sam Smith Covers V’s ‘New Sounds Of Soul’ Issue / Says “Some of These Pop Stars Are Just Awful”

Published: Tuesday 6th Jan 2015 by Sam
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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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  1. XYZ January 6, 2015

    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”

    • nancy grace slays!!! January 6, 2015

      I just recently found out yesterday that he was gay!!!

      • caribbean native January 6, 2015

        Girllll ray charles could of seen he gay af lol

      • blue January 6, 2015

        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?!?

  2. JOHNVIDAL January 6, 2015

    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).

  3. metzo January 6, 2015

    He looks hot.


    Ariana Grande.

    • Dem Lessers January 6, 2015

      *hands over glasses* look again.

  4. DanYiel Teflon January 6, 2015

    Oh lord working with Ri-Whine-A I’m going to pass her voice ALWAYS ANNOYS ME!!

  5. Everyone’s A Critic January 6, 2015

    What I’d do to Sam…. That picture is everything. Yes Sam!!!

    • Dem Lessers January 6, 2015

      Lofl, are people really getting that thirsty over Sam?!

  6. Dem Lessers January 6, 2015

    That chest needs to be kept under wraps. It’s that nasty kind of texture chest hair *vom*!

    • Everyone’s A Critic January 6, 2015

      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

      • Dem Lessers January 6, 2015

        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!

  7. CATFISH CAREY January 6, 2015

    EWW CHEST HAIR IS SUCH A NO NO

    • Molly January 6, 2015

      World peace sounds decent but late lol

      Happy New Year Doll

      • Skyfall January 6, 2015

        Happy New Year!!

    • I STAN(D) FOR TALENT January 6, 2015

      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.

  8. ok January 6, 2015

    maybe I read things too deep!!! but I see shade in this writing…… to rihanna!!!!! Sam be throwing serious shades!!!!

  9. Bella3 January 6, 2015

    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!

  10. Molly January 6, 2015

    Sam Smith is cool but just like Adele he’s nothing but hype.

  11. Molly January 6, 2015

    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.

    • Dem Lessers January 6, 2015

      Gworl don’t lie to yourself, you always agree with me.

  12. I STAN(D) FOR TALENT January 6, 2015

    Isn’t Sam guy? I keep forgetting that TGJ is a homosexual forum. (s/o to cake like lady gaga)

    • I STAN(D) FOR TALENT January 6, 2015

      *gay

      • Prismatic January 6, 2015

        Sam is gay and nigerian my friendo

  13. Paulo January 6, 2015

    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!

  14. Yonce January 6, 2015

    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.

    • Iggy, Queen of the pre op trannys January 6, 2015

      leave Sam alone, Luke sucks and the general public is not here for his mess.

    • caribbean native January 6, 2015

      Sigh it hurts…..luke james is good……he needs d recognition

  15. S****** Blonde January 6, 2015

    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.

    • Cold Case January 6, 2015

      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.

  16. Iggy, Queen of the pre op trannys January 6, 2015

    yass sam! that’s my s*** bear daddy…

  17. WhoDAfuKIzUUUU January 6, 2015

    Come on chest hair

  18. Mark111 January 6, 2015

    He has a nice face for modeling.

    • XYZ January 7, 2015

      It’s photoshoped to death… They Took like 5 kg off of his face and chin and did something with bis hair.

  19. RihannaIsMadonna January 6, 2015

    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!

  20. Meteorite January 6, 2015

    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!!

  21. ENOUGH ONIKA January 6, 2015

    He must be talking about Rita and Arianna…

  22. LB January 6, 2015

    Smith recently hinted at working with Rihanna.

    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.

    Having said that, it is Hollywood and the whole industry there is fake. The rule in Hollywood, fake it until you make it.

    I personally believe he is talking about Ariana Grande.

  23. Janet1814 January 7, 2015

    I’m sorry but I saw him two weeks ago and he don’t look like THAT!

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