: Critics noted the song marked a "veer away" from Sam Smith’s usual gentle soul sound, leaning into a 1980s-inspired disco-R&B vibe that perfectly showcased Normani’s "soul-dance diva" persona.
The official video for "Dancing with a Stranger" by Sam Smith and Normani is a masterclass in "sultry melancholy," currently boasting over on YouTube. : Critics noted the song marked a "veer
: The collaboration happened by pure luck at a Los Angeles recording studio. While Sam Smith was writing the track, Normani happened to be recording in the studio next door. Smith, a self-proclaimed superfan of Normani’s former group Fifth Harmony, played her the song, and she recorded her perfect vocals on the spot. played her the song