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Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.
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LGBTQ
Sam Smith, When He’s Gone | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning nonbinary pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith strikes gold with “When He’s Gone,” the third single from their fifth LP, Hazel Eyes.
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13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.
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11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
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LGBTQ
Sam Smith, My Guy | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Gifted pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith delivers a sublime, love-driven ballad with “My Guy,” the lead single from their fifth album.
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Evergreen
13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs | Playlist
13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs features songs by AJR, Kristinia DeBarge, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and Steam.
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1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
Disclosure, Latch | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the eighth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Latch” by UK electronic music duo Disclosure featuring decorated singer-songwriter Sam Smith.
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Evergreen
An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs | Playlist
An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs features songs by D’Angelo, Gracie Abrams, Queen x David Bowie, Sam Smith x Kim Petras, sombr, and Stephen Sanchez.
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Evergreen
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs | Playlist
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs features songs by Bee Gees, Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Dempsey, and Whitney Houston.
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Evergreen
15 Memorable Songs About Crushing & Catching Feelings | Playlist 🎧
15 Memorable Songs About Crushing & Catching Feelings features songs by Alicia Keys, David Archuleta, Fantasia, Little Big Town, Prince, and Taylor Swift.
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Evergreen
13 More Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs | Playlist 🎧
13 More Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs features songs by Blondie, Christina Perri, Kendrick Lamar, Shawn Mendes, Summer Walker, and The Weeknd.