The British singer invited the Brazilian to collaborate on the new version of the hit “Lay Me Down”
Sam Smith decided to celebrate the first decade of his debut album, “In the Lonely Hour”, with a special surprise for his Brazilian fans. The British singer re-recorded one of his songs, the hit “Lay Me Down”, in collaboration with Iza, one of the biggest Brazilian pop artists.
“My Brazilian fans are some of my most passionate, and it’s always a joy to visit and perform for them. I’m inspired by the strength and passion Iza has brought throughout her career and the way she gives voice to her community,” Sam Smith said in a statement. He also emphasized the personal significance of this collaboration, noting that Iza attended her first performance in Brazil and began her career covering her songs on YouTube.
Answer from Iza
Iza, who really started her music career recording covers of international artists, including Sam Smith, also expressed her excitement about the partnership. “It’s really special to see something like this happen to celebrate 10 years of ‘In the Lonely Hour.’ It’s a powerful demonstration of how music has the global power to connect people in so many different ways. I’m so excited!” singer.
Legacy of “In the Lonely Hour”
Released in 2014, “In the Lonely Hour” marked Sam Smith’s debut in the music industry, achieving great success. The album, which includes songs such as “Lay Me Down”, “Stay with Me” and “I’m Not the Only One”, won a Grammy and sold 6 million copies, becoming the best-selling debut album in the world of the decade.
In addition to the Brazilian, only the American Alicia Keys was invited to participate in the re-recording of Sam Smith’s album. She sings a duet with the Englishman in “I’m Not the Only One”.
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