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Myles Smith

Myles Smith (born 3 June 1998) is a British singer and songwriter from Luton, England. He is best known for his 2024 single "Stargazing".

Myles Smith
Born (1998-06-03) 3 June 1998 (age 26)
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
LabelsRCA
Websitewww.mylessmith.co.uk

Early life

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Smith was born to a British Jamaican family in Luton on 3 June 1998[1][2] and raised in an ethnically diverse community. He grew up listening to a broad range of music, including pop-punk, singer/songwriters, and hip-hop. As his interest in music grew, he bought a guitar and learned to play. He began performing covers at parties and open-mic nights, focusing on songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Marcus Mumford, and Chris Martin.[3]

From a young age, Smith taught himself to play guitar and piano, and by the age of 12, he was performing at local open-mic nights. Growing up in Luton, he was influenced by the town's rich cultural diversity and local music scene, which included family pubs and Irish music. This environment encouraged him to break boundaries and develop his unique musical style.[4]

Career

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Smith began posting cover versions of songs on TikTok in August 2020. His acoustic cover of The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather" went viral in 2022, leading to its full release in February 2023. He first gained significant attention with his covers, including Amber Run's "I Found". In the fall of 2023, the singer-songwriter released several singles independently, including “My Home” and “Solo”. This online success led to a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records.[5][6][7][8]

In March 2024, Smith released his debut EP, You Promised a Lifetime.[9]

"Stargazing" was released on 10 May 2024 and was written by Smith, Jesse Fink, and Peter Fenn, the latter of whom produced it. The song contains themes of "self-discovery and introspection", with Myles describing the inspiration as being rooted in the idea of lifelong love, conceived during his time in Los Angeles earlier in the year.[10]

Myles, a native of Luton, performed on the BBC Music Introducing Stage at the Radio 1 Big Weekend on 25 May 2024. The event, held at Stockwood Park in his hometown, was his first festival performance. His performance was supported by BBC Music Introducing, a platform by BBC Radio for unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK music talent. His performance was specifically supported by BBC Three Counties Radio.

Discography

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EPs

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List of EPs, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Down.
[2]
You Promised a Lifetime 30
A Minute...
  • Release date: 8 November 2024[12]
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: RCA
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Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[2] 		AUS
[13] 		BEL (FL)
[14] 		CAN
[15] 		GER
[16] 		NOR
[17] 		NZ
[18] 		SWE
[19] 		US
[20] 		WW
[21]
"Sweater Weather"[22] 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Memories (I Don't Have)"[23] — — — — — — — — — —
"My Home"[24] — — — — — — — — — — You Promised a Lifetime
"Solo"[25] 69 — — — — — — — — —
"Behind"[28] — — — — — — — — — —
"River"[29] 2024 — — — — — — — — — —
"Betting on Us"[30] — — — — — — — — — —
"Stargazing" 4 11 1 14 7 17 13 7 25 16 A Minute...
"Wait for You"[37] 53 — 49 — — — —[A] —[B] — —
"Whisper" — — — — — — —[C] — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

Other releases

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List of other releases
Title Year Album
"Birds of a Feather"[41] 2024 Apple Music Sessions: Myles Smith

Notes

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  1. ^ "Wait for You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 17 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[38]
  2. ^ "Wait for You" did not enter the Swedish Singellista Chart, but peaked at number five on the Swedish Heatseeker Chart.[39]
  3. ^ "Whisper" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[40]

References

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  1. ^ "Myles Smith: "You can make pop music as a black guy from England and still be accepted"". Official Charts. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Myles Smith". Official Charts. 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/myles-smith-stargazing-tiktok-radio-chartbreaker-july-2024-interview-1235723811/
  4. ^ Gokcemen, Yazzi (2 April 2024). "Digital Cover: Myles Smith on his Journey from Luton to LA". Notion. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ^ Gokcemen, Yazzi (2 April 2024). "Digital Cover: Myles Smith on his Journey from Luton to LA". Notion. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Myles Smith: "You can make pop music as a black guy from England and still be accepted"". Official Charts. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Myles Smith | DreamHaus". en.dreamhaus.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. ^ Major, Michael. "Myles Smith Records Acoustic Session of 'Behind'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Myles Smith releases his debut EP 'You Promised Me A Lifetime'". Planet Radio. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Stargazing". Official Charts. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Myles Smith announces debut EP You Promised a Lifetime and new tour dates". Hot Press. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  12. ^ "A Minute... by Myles Smith". Apple Music. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Discography Myles Smith". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Ultratop Belgian Charts > Myles Smith". Ultratop. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Discographie Myles Smith" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Discography Myles Smith". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  18. ^ "New Zealand Charts > Myles Smith". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  19. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 23". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  22. ^ "Sweater Weather: OUT NOW!". 10 February 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  23. ^ "Memories (I Don't Have)". YouTube. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  24. ^ "Pre Save 'My Home' - October 13th - This song isn't just for the people still here". Instagram. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  25. ^ "Myles Smith Creates Unmatched Indie-Folk Vibe on "Solo"". Play Date Media. 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  26. ^ "British certifications – Myles Smith – Solo". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Myles Smith". Music Canada. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  28. ^ "Myles Smith, "Behind" — Single". Medium. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  29. ^ "Myles Smith Releases New Track 'River'". Broadway World. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  30. ^ "Myles Smith shares 'Betting On Us' from forthcoming debut EP". Sports Playlists. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  31. ^ "British certifications – Myles Smith – Stargazing". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  32. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  33. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2024". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  34. ^ "Norwegian certifications – Myles Smith" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  35. ^ "American certifications – Myles Smith". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  36. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Myles Smith – Stargazing". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  37. ^ "Singles to Radio". AUM Report. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  38. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  39. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 35". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  40. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  41. ^ "Apple Music Sessions: Myles Smith". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
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