Marking the momentous 10th anniversary of Sam Smith's seminal debut studio album, 'In The Lonely Hour', the artist has unveiled a dazzling reinterpretation of their 2014 smash hit 'I'm Not The Only One', this time in a breathtaking collaboration with K-pop sensation Taeyeon of Girls' Generation. This release marks the second fresh iteration of the beloved track in recent times, hot on the heels of a stunning version featuring Alicia Keys, which adorned the anniversary edition of the album.
The revamped duet with Taeyeon intricately weaves brand-new Korean lyrics into the first verse and halfway through the bridge, seamlessly merging the two global pop icons' voices for an unforgettable final chorus. Beyond these reimagined versions of 'I'm Not The Only One', Smith has also enchanted fans with revamped renditions of other singles, such as 'Stay With Me' graced by Mary J. Blige and Utada Hikaru, and 'Lay Me Down' with IZA and John Legend, each offering a unique and captivating twist.
Meanwhile, Taeyeon's last solo venture, the mini-album 'To. X', released in November 2023, continued her triumphant streak, following the immense success of her third studio album 'INVU', which birthed chart-toppers like 'Weekend', 'Can't Control Myself', and the title track itself.
Elsewhere in the world of music, Lauryn Hill stole the spotlight with an impromptu performance at her high school reunion, a delightful surprise amidst the recent cancellation of her highly anticipated North American tour with the Fugees.
And in yet another intriguing development, Flavor Flav has reportedly thrown his hat in the ring to become a torchbearer at the 2028 Olympic Games. During a lively appearance on the 'Politickin' podcast, the rapper confidently declared, "If Snoop can carry the torch in Paris, come on now, Flav can definitely handle that heavy duty in LA."
