The British singer uploaded a short video of himself, time stamped 1997 making him around 4 years of age, in his bathtub performing a rap. Chalk it up as proof that the "Stay With Me" singer has long had an interest in music.

Elsewhere, Smith's reach and influence was recognized by the Independent, which placed him at No. 7 on its Rainbow List, which seeks to celebrate "lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender people who make a real difference."

During the promotional rounds, he revealed it was written about his love for a guy, making him a rarity - the pop star who comes out at the beginning of his career," the paper noted.