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"Common People" is James Smith's debut album. With over 1 million listeners on Spotify, the "Britain's Got Talent" Series 8 finalist is up-and-coming in the pop music scene.

James Smith’s emotional range presents ‘Common People’ as both a dance-party and a pity-party

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor September 4, 2024
After experiencing brief stardom at the age of 15 on Britain’s Got Talent, James Smith largely dropped out of sight. Now, with his first album release — after a series of variably executed EPs — Smith shows listeners what exactly he was doing with all that time out of the spotlight. On Aug. 23, he released his record “Common People.”
Nepotism in indie music industry leads to unequal footing

Nepotism in indie music industry leads to unequal footing

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer October 15, 2020
With the rise of the internet making it easier to share music on platforms like YouTube, it seems as though anyone can produce the next hit.
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