Sam Smith

Sam Smith is a British singer and songwriter known for their deep, soulful contralto and the literary vulnerability inherent in their pop and soul music. Following their rise to prominence in 2012 via the collaboration "La La La" with Naughty Boy, Smith gained significant recognition for their debut album, *In the Lonely Hour* (2014). The record, featuring the quadruple platinum hit "Stay With Me," established Smith as a global phenomenon and garnered several Grammy Awards. Beyond commercial success, Smith has received critical acclaim for their collaborations with Disclosure and Demi Lovato, as well as their Academy Award-winning performance on the James Bond theme "Writing's on the Wall." This UK artist remains one of the most streamed individuals in history, celebrated for defying conventional pop norms.