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Sam Smith Is Not the New Face of Soul

PREPOSTEROUS? PROBABLY.

In the coronation of Sam Smith, we should be mindful of soul music’s rich history. Just singing earnestly about romantic feelings does not constitute ‘soul.’

Celebrated British singer Sam Smith has become one of music’s biggest stars over the past year. His 2014 debut album, In the Lonely Hour, was the third-best selling album in the U.S.

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