You probably heard him doing vocals on Disclosure’s hit “Latch” last year, but do you know SAM SMITH? Today he released a game-changing single called “Nirvana” that is pure R&B… nirvana.

Understanding and embracing Sam happens in waves (shockwaves?) Shock #1 He is white, like really white, not Justin Timberlake white. Shock #2 He doesn’t look model perfect like ALL pop stars do these days. Shock #3 OMG that voice! That style! Shock #4 He is soft, doughy, awkward and fey; and not trying to be hard, at all. Bless.

Does he remind anyone else of ’90s Boy George?