Artist artifact
Pop
Sam Smith
British singer of soulful ballads who became a defining 2010s voice of pop vulnerability.
Biography
British singer of soulful ballads who became a defining 2010s voice of pop vulnerability.
Influence
Brought gospel-tinged belting back to UK chart center.
Historical context
British singer of soulful ballads who became a defining 2010s voice of pop vulnerability. Brought gospel-tinged belting back to UK chart center. In the Lonely Hour established a global ballad profile overnight.
Associated instruments
- Vocals
Specimen note
In the Lonely Hour established a global ballad profile overnight.