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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
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 on Tik Tok and in the fall of 2022, a clip posted caught the attention of Eric Parker, CEO of Extended Play Music Group, who offered to be Smith’s manager.

They took an unconventional approach, building an audience before making a record. Smith kept posting online, recording covers of songs to cultivate a following that would be receptive to the sorts of original tracks he wanted to write. He first gained significant attention with his covers, including Amber Run's "I Found". In late 2023, Myles released several singles 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
[2] 		CAN
[11] 		IRE
[12] 		LTU
[13] 		NOR
[14] 		NZ
[15] 		US
[16]
You Promised a Lifetime —[A] — — — — — —
A Minute...
  • Release date: 8 November 2024[18]
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: RCA
 63 39 88 88 14 40 120
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[2] 		AUS
[19] 		BEL (FL)
[20] 		CAN
[21] 		GER
[22] 		NLD
[23] 		NZ
[24] 		SWE
[25] 		SWI
[26] 		US
[27]
"Sweater Weather"[28] 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Memories (I Don't Have)"[29] — — — — — — — — — —
"My Home"[30] — — — — — — — — — — You Promised a Lifetime
"Solo"[31] 69 — — — — — — 66 100 —
"Behind"[34] — — — — — — — — — —
"River"[35] 2024 — — — — — — — — — —
"Betting on Us"[36] — — — — — — — — — —
"Stargazing" 4 11 1 11 7 5 13 7 5 20 A Minute...
"Wait for You"[43] 53 — 31 — — 56 —[B] —[C] — —
"Whisper" — — — — — — —[D] — — —
"Nice to Meet You"[47] 12 — 13 73 — 40 —[E] 78
[49]		 54 —
"—" 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"[50] 2024 Apple Music Sessions: Myles Smith

Notes

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  1. ^ You Promised a Lifetime did not enter the UK Albums Chart, but peaked at number 30 on the UK Album Downloads Chart.[2]
  2. ^ "Wait for You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 17 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[44]
  3. ^ "Wait for You" did not enter the Swedish Singellista Chart, but peaked at number five on the Swedish Heatseeker Chart.[45]
  4. ^ "Whisper" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[46]
  5. ^ "Nice to Meet You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[48]

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 Company. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Myles Smith". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 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. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  12. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 46, 2024)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 46-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Album 2024 uke 46". VG-lista. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Myles Smith announces debut EP You Promised a Lifetime and new tour dates". Hot Press. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  18. ^ "A Minute... by Myles Smith". Apple Music. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Discography Myles Smith". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  20. ^ "Ultratop Belgian Charts > Myles Smith". Ultratop. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  21. ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  22. ^ "Discographie Myles Smith" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Discografie Myles Smith". Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  24. ^ "New Zealand Charts > Myles Smith". charts.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  25. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 23". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  26. ^ "Discographie Myles Smith" (in German). Swiss Charts. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  28. ^ "Sweater Weather: OUT NOW!". 10 February 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  29. ^ "Memories (I Don't Have)". YouTube. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  30. ^ "Pre Save 'My Home' - October 13th - This song isn't just for the people still here". Instagram. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  31. ^ "Myles Smith Creates Unmatched Indie-Folk Vibe on "Solo"". Play Date Media. 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  32. ^ "British certifications – Myles Smith – Solo". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  33. ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Myles Smith". Music Canada. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  34. ^ "Myles Smith, "Behind" — Single". Medium. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  35. ^ "Myles Smith Releases New Track 'River'". Broadway World. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  36. ^ "Myles Smith shares 'Betting On Us' from forthcoming debut EP". Sports Playlists. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  37. ^ "British certifications – Myles Smith – Stargazing". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  38. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  39. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2024". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  40. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Myles Smith" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  41. ^ "American certifications – Myles Smith". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  42. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Myles Smith – Stargazing". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  43. ^ "Singles to Radio". AUM Report. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  44. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  45. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 35". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  46. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  47. ^ "Nice To Meet You by Myles Smith". Ear One. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  48. ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  49. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 47". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  50. ^ "Apple Music Sessions: Myles Smith". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
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