Listen: Luke James Covers Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’

By Ni'Kesia Pannell on Aug 05, 2014

Astounding. That’s the first word that came to mind when we heard Luke James vocals on this track.

Covering Sam Smith’s famed single, “Stay With Me,” the New Orleans native pours more than just his heart and soul into the lyrics to the song. While we have been fans of LJ and all that he has to offer for quite some time, we were blown away with his rendition of the already impressive track.

Coming ahead of his debut album, this version of “Stay With Me” is a nice treat to hold onto before he delivers the full thing on September 23rd. Honestly one of the best covers of the single we’ve heard, Luke James has seriously earned his spot on R&B’s roster of true vocalists.

Take a listen below!

Ni'Kesia Pannell

Ni'Kesia has previously held the titles of Managing Editor, Assistant Editor and — most recently — Editor-in-Chief for ThisIsRnB.com. She is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and on-air lifestyle expert, and has contributed for reputable publications such as ESSENCE, Teen Vogue, Allure, INSIDER, Business Insider, Lonely Planet and more. She currently serves as a contributing editor and consultant for TIRNB. Stay connected with her on social media at @kesi_p.