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Sound of 2025: Stargazing singer Myles Smith comes fourth

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Myles Smith wrote 2024 's biggest British hit Stargazing.

The 26-year-old singer has been voted into fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025 .

In March , he'll receive the Brit Awards' Rising Star prize.

Born in Luton , Smith grew up singing along to his mum's Motown records.

Singer's breakout hit, Stargazing, has been streamed more than 600 million times.

His most affecting songs are covenants of support for a friend who's drowning in their troubles.

At the start of 2025 , he's juggling writing sessions for his debut album with a hectic touring schedule.

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