![]() Following an exquisite opening set by Dev Hynes (a.k.a Blood Orange), Smith kicked off his show with “Nirvana,” the first of 13 tracks that he would sing. headlining tour came to New York City’s Webster Hall. And this weekend, Smith dropped jaws (and, let’s be honest, probably some panties) stateside when he performed as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live opposite host Louis C.K last night. In the UK, Smith got his first taste of success last year when he was the featured vocalist on hits like Disclosure’s “Latch” and Naughty Boy’s “La La La.” Last month, Smith’s debut solo single, “Money On My Mind,” went straight to #1 on the BBC charts – around the same time that Taylor Swift invited him to join her onstage at one of her London shows to perform the song together. Accolades aside, it’s Smith’s larger-than-life talent – from his passionate and soulful vocal delivery to his introspective and vulnerable lyrics – that accounts for the biggest connection between the two artists. And with the support of Adele herself, it looks like Smith might be starting down the same path as the global superstar. ![]() For starters, Smith is the recipient of the BBC’s Sound of 2014 poll and the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award, both of which Adele won in 2008 before collecting her first Grammy a year later. But that said, there’s a reason that so many fans are heralding the 21-year-old English singer/songwriter as “the male Adele” across the web. Yes, it’s only March and Smith has yet to release an album. ![]() Sam Smith is the best new artist of 2014.
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