The last twelve months have seen Sam Smith become ubiquitous on music charts across the globe – thanks largely to his Grammy winning debut ‘In The Lonely Hour.’

Following the set’s gargantuan success, the crooner is repackaging the project for a deluxe re-release sub-titled the ‘Drowning Shadows Edition.’

Due November 6th, little was known about the beefed up re-issue beyond its inclusion of acoustic takes on Whitney Houston’s ‘How Will I Know’ and Amy Winehouse’s ‘Love Is A Losing Game.’

However, tonight on Zane Lowe’s Beats1 radio show, 23-year old Smith premiered new number ‘Drowning Shadows.’

The British star described the track as “the saddest song I’ve ever written and probably the least radio-friendly song I’ve ever written.” He interestingly penned the cut before the hits that made him a household name, yet couldn’t find the right production to fit it.

Upon deciding to re-release the LP, he re-visited the song with his pianist and opted for a simple piano-led backdrop.

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If Sam Smith had hopes of surpassing his Brit-Pop sister Adele he’s well on his way to reaching his goal.

Why he’s done what the Grammy winning chart-topper failed to with her James Bond theme tune?

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Sam Smith‘s hotly anticipated theme for the James Bond Spectre movie has fired off at radio. But will it hit like a bullet?

Premiered moments ago on BBC Radio 1, ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ was penned by Smith and Jimmy Napes – who also co-produced the cut with subtle assistance from Disclosure.

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New music alert!

After he became the latest musician to record an original song for the James Bond movie empire Sam Smith has generated attention for the release by releasing a snippet today.

Its name? ‘Writings on the Wall.’

Its location? Below…

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Sam Smith is following in he footsteps of ‘He Won’t Go’ chanteuse Adele.

For, he’s only been handpicked by the minds behind James Bond movie empire to record a theme song for its latest offering, ‘Spectre.’

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The R&B singer Tyrese is echoing sentiments held by the rapper Azealia Banks.

Why he feels US radio is racist?

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Janet Jackson is playing no games with her comeback campaign.

The Queen of Pop has just been named as one of the headliners at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which takes place September 19th-19th in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Sam Smith is back!

After taking time away to recover from vocal-related surgery the Grammy winner makes his way back to Pop’s courts with the help of his musical pals Disclosure.

What they cooked up? ‘Omen‘, pulled from the latter’s September 25th release ‘Caracal.’

How the video compares to releases launched by Smith’s rivals Beyonce, Adele & Ed Sheeran?

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Peep this Instagram pic of Sam Smith posing it up with the soulful force that is Lion Babe.

The acts ran into each other backstage at the ‘Wildlife’ Festival where they also rubbed shoulders with Disclosure as they continue to rock and rise on Pop’s scene with the full backing of Pharrell Williams and Vanessa Williams, mother of the vocalist Jillian.

Unfamiliar with Lucas and Jillian?
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‘Stay With Me‘ singer Sam Smith has pulled the plug on the Australian leg of his tour, doing so after learning news set to shock and surprise his fans.

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We’re already less than a month away from The Billboard Music Awards 2015!

As such, expect to see news of some of your favorite acts lining its highly anticipated performance bill.  Before you get set to tune into the showing airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, from 8-11 p.m. ET on ABC, tuck in below to see what big names will be taking the stage to perform some of 2014’s biggest hits.

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Sam Smith and John Legend are on course to top the Official UK Singles Chart this Sunday with their new collaboration ‘Lay Me Down.’

As reported, the track – originally a solo cut on Smith’s debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ – was the bestowed the honor of being the official 2015 Red Nose Day UK charity single. Hence, proceeds from sales go toward the campaign to end poverty in Africa.

With the televised fundraiser currently airing on BBC1, TGJ has your first look at the pair’s powerful rendition of ‘Lay’ from tonight’s telecast.

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