“Stay” singer Sam Smith has opened up about their recent image changes and how they are “sick” of having to fit in with other people. The artist is known for their chart-topping hits such as “I’m Not The Only One,” “Too Good At Goodbyes,” “Promises,” “Like I Can,” “Writing’s On The Wall,” and most recently, ” Unholy.”
Non-binary artists who prefer to be called they/them instead participated in a recent magazine shoot/interview where they revealed that they have trouble expressing themselves through their music and, as a result, suppress a large part of themselves.
Read on to learn more.
Sam Smith Says They’re ‘Sick’ Of Trying To Fit In
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Smith joined him Rolling stones in a recent interview and looked back on their rise to fame and how they got tired of trying to conform to what everyone thought was acceptable. The Smiths began releasing music in their early 20s before shooting to fame after “In the Lonely Hour,” their debut studio album, was released in 2014.
The artist explained in the early years of their career that, they preferred not to dress too much, relaxing in an effort to fit in with other stars. “The time when people knew me — from In the Lonely Hour , at the age of 22 — was the time where I didn’t want to dress up too much; it’s a time when I want to relax and adjust,” said Smith per Daily Mail.
This seemed to get old very quickly, and the artist decided to return to the way they expressed themselves before. “And then I got tired of fitting in and wanted to go back to the way I was when I was young,” they shared.
Sam Smith Can’t Use Their Songs To Channel ‘Sex’ and ‘Happiness’
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During the interview, Smith further explained that at first, they had difficulty fully expressing their “sex” and “happiness” using their music as an outlet. They also had an issue discussing a topic so personal to them that even using Smith’s scary song, but they were able to “let go” of that.
“I run into this world, and it’s not the world I thought it would be. I’m afraid to express certain things… my sex in music, my happiness in music,” said the artist.
Smith prefers to show another side of themselves through music and, as a result, suppresses some parts. “The themes are sometimes very personal, and I feel more comfortable showing another side of myself; I didn’t feel pressured, but I definitely felt like I had to go out, definitely, towards the end.”
Sam Smith And Kim Petras Make History With ‘Unholy’
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Smith’s recent interview/cover shoot with Rolling stones comes ahead of the release of the artist’s fourth studio album, “Gloria.” The album will be released on January 27 via Capitol Records and will be their first album since 2020’s “Love Goes”. It also comes nine years after the release of Smith’s debut album.
Smith and Kim Petras made waves in late 2022 when the duo released “Unholy.” Even before its release, snippets of the song went viral on social media for weeks before its release in September 2022. The artists, through the Grammy-nominated song, also made history as the first non-binary and transgender singers to top the charts. chart.
The “Stay” singer celebrates several other musicians in their song Rolling stones shoot through their clothes that showcase their image. Some of the featured artists include Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Rihanna.
They Will Tour After ‘Gloria’
After releasing “Gloria,” Smith will reportedly embark on a 27-date US tour. Their North American tour will be included in a European tour that kicks off in April in Sheffield. There will be shows across the UK before shows in Oslo, Berlin and Cologne, among others. Songs from “Gloria,” including “Unholy,” will be performed during the tour.
Smith took to Instagram to announce, “GLORIA – THE TOUR. NORTH AMERICA. This will be very special; it’s been too long sailor!! Can’t wait to see all your beautiful faces and celebrate the GLORIA era together.”
They continued, “RSVP at the link in my story to get a presale password and get access to limited presale tickets starting Wednesday the 11th at 9am local. General sale tickets are available from Friday the 13th at 9am local. Love you all… Sx.”
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