New Music: Sam Smith – Writing’s On The Wall (James Bond Theme)

By Ni'Kesia Pannell on Sep 25, 2015

If you weren’t convinced that Sam Smith‘s talents were legit, this might change your mind.

Delivering the theme to the upcoming James Bond movie Spectre, the UK vocalist gives us just what we need to continue the growing anticipation for the newest installment to the action-packed line of films of dapper gentleman.

Penned by both Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes – who also produced the track with a little assistance from Disclosure – the lovely new single titled “Writing’s On The Wall” has Smith transferring between his baritone and falsetto heights over an addicting orchestral production. “I just hope people listen to it and think ‘That’s Bond. That sounds like a Bond theme.’ That’s what I want,” he said when speaking of the new tune.

Singing out, “How do I live? / How do I breathe? / When you’re not here, I’m suffocating,” Sam delivers yet another song that reveals just how talented he is.

Take a listen below and tell us what you think!

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.