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Sam Smith is "going to take a break" before his next album.
The 23-year-old singer will take some time away from the spotlight later this year before he begins working on the follow-up to 2014's 'In the Lonely Hour', which topped charts around the world and bagged him four Grammy Awards.
He revealed: "I'm going to take a break. A massive break towards the end of the year I think. Just because I want to re-gather."
However, the 'Lay Me Down' hitmaker revealed he's already got his sophomore record mapped out and has written tracks for the eagerly anticipated collection.
He explained: "I'm already writing. I feel like I've already got the title to the album; I've got the concept to the album."
And although he will be taking a break from his worldwide fame before tackling his next LP, he feels like the hard work is already done because he finds it easy to write tracks once he has come up with a "concept".
Speaking to Magic Radio's Jo Parkerson, he said: "I work in terms of concepts. When I find the thing I want to write about, I actually go out and physically do it. It sounds really weird, but when I knew that the album was going to be called 'In the Lonely Hour', I think I subconsciously started being lonelier. I feel like once I've got that concept of what I want to do, I start physically doing it so I can write music about it."
Listen to the full interview this Saturday (01.08.15) from 3pm. For more visit www.magic.co.uk

Zayn Malik is working with Frank Ocean's producer, Malay.
The former One Direction star has been spending time in the studio with the Grammy-winning producer in Los Angeles for the past week as he works on tracks for his debut solo album.
A music insider told The Sun newspaper: "Malay is a hugely successful producer and is well respected within the industry too.
"After the way his relationship with Naughty Boy ended, Zayn could not be in better hands."
The 36-year-old producer - who has previously worked with John Legend and Alicia Keys, as well as producing Frank Ocean's critically-acclaimed record 'Channel Orange' - has been helping the hunk out after he spectacularly blasted his former producer Naughty Boy on Twitter.
The pair had been working together ever since Zayn quit One Direction back in March, but he reportedly grew tired of the producer using him for his fame and insulted him on Twitter.
In the harsh message, which has been retweeted over 500,000 times, he wrote: "you fat joke stop pretending we're friends no one knows you . (sic)"
However, Malay - who is known for his R&B and hip hop records - seems like the perfect choice for Zayn, who Naughty Boy previously said was working on "soulful" music.
He said: "He's making a very soulful record.
"He's writing, himself, on it as well.
"I think it's worth the wait, I think the less I say about it the better. I think it'll all make sense soon. Zayn's his own man, no one can tell Zayn what to do, especially me."

Madonna has promised "it's just the beginning" for streaming service Tidal.
The 56-year-old singer thinks it's "important" people know herself and the stars who signed a contract with Tidal - including Jay Z, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj - "didn't all join forces because we're broke and want more money".
She said: "It's important that people understand we didn't create Tidal, we didn't put this together, we didn't all join forces because we're broke and we want more money. The idea is we want to support other artists and we want people to understand this is our heart, this is our work, and we want people to recognize that and we want other artists to have a chance."
The 'Rebel Heart' hitmaker provided an update on the streaming company and assured users they are "working out a lot of kinks and hopefully going to build something unique and amazing".
She told the Associated Press: "It's just the beginning, so we're working out a lot of kinks and hopefully we're going to build something unique and amazing that's going to attract a lot of people."
Since stars signed up to show their support for the subscription premium, they have introduced a discount for students and a family plan.
Commenting on the cost of Tidal Madonna added: "We live in a society now where everybody just expects everything to be for free, but you don't get a house for free; you have to pay somebody to build it."

Suki Waterhouse is launching a music career.
The 23-year-old 'Insurgent' actress has revealed she is planning on trying her hand as a popstar having already conquered the realms of fashion, movies and modelling.
She revealed: "I'm working on a music project that I work on all the time by myself."
The star - who split from actor Bradley Cooper earlier this year - is not keen to collaborate with other musicians, saying she works "by herself", but admitted she's excited about releasing her tunes because it's more "personal" than anything she's ever done before.
She explained to Vogue.co.uk: "It's singing and I will definitely put something out. It's a really important outlet for me as it's bare - it's not for other people, with other people's impressions put on you, or wearing other people's clothes. There is real imagination for me in music. One song will make someone feel something about a man, and it will make someone else think about their dead dog. It's personal."
Back in October, the blonde beauty - who counts Harry Styles and Cara Delevingne among her pals - showed off her musical ability on stage at a UNICEF Halloween ball in London to duet with Bryan Adams on his track 'When You're Gone'.

Disclosure have premiered their collaboration with Sam Smith.
The electronic music duo have unveiled 'Omen', the latest single to be taken from their upcoming second studio album 'Caracal', which Sam said he is "proud" to be a part of.
Speaking on BBC Radio 1 he said: "I'm so proud of [this song] and I'm so proud to be on the record. It's such an incredible record, but for me, just to be able to make music with my friends and release it in this organic, beautiful way is just amazing."
Sharing a picture on Instagram, Sam added: "Can't contain my excitement I hope you all love it (sic)."
The pair - brothers Howard and Guy - have already shared 'Holding On' and 'Moving Mountains' from their forthcoming LP, which will be released on September 25, and gushed about collaborating with Sam again after the success of their first track together, 'Latch'.
Speaking about getting back into the studio with the Grammy Award winner, Howard said: "It was really exciting, 'cause we hadn't seen him in so long.
"We had three whole days to hang out with Sam and write, which are two of my favourite things to do."
And Disclosure have teased fans may be taken by surprise with their new record because it shows they've "got a lot more to give".
Guy told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: "I want people to hear this record and think, 'Wow, they can do more than just a jacking house beat.' We've got a lot more to give."
Howard added: "I think people will be surprised by this record."

Anastacia is releasing a greatest hits collection.
The 'I'm Outta Love' hitmaker will release 'Ultimate Collection' on October 30, packed full of hits from her career of more than 15 years, during which she has sold over 30 million record worldwide, and marks a return to Sony which catapulted her to stardom with her debut single in 2000.
Speaking about the collection, she said: "I feel so blessed and humbled to be experiencing this exciting next chapter of my life. The idea for my 'Ultimate Collection' is to include something for everyone. I'm eternally grateful to be reunited with Sony, the record label that made all of this possible from day one. 15 years later I'm back, I'm home and I couldn't be happier".
The album comes a decade after the 46-year-old star - whose other hits include 'Left Outside Alone' and 'Paid My Dues' - released her first greatest hits collection 'Pieces of a Dream', and will be released a year after her sixth studio record 'Resurrection', which was inspired by her struggle with breast cancer.
Anastacia - who is currently touring as part of her 80-date 'Resurrection' world tour - previously spoke about the illness and her double mastectomy, admitting it was a "serious life change".
She said: "It's a serious life change - you're removing part of your body. But I knew I could do it and not have radiation and wouldn't have to go down that road again - and I'd come out of it breast cancer-free.
'For me, there was no other choice. I don't like to gamble. I don't know if I'll get another type of cancer, I'm not a crystal ball reader, but I do know now I won't go through breast cancer again and there's a sense of freedom I get from that."

Dave Grohl "cried like a baby" while watching Florence + the Machine at Glastonbury.
The Foo Fighters were forced to pull out of their headline slot at the iconic English festival last month after frontman Dave broke his leg, but the rocker has now revealed the performance of the act which replaced them.
He said: "The day after the gig, someone sent me a link to the performance and I cried like a f**king baby. It melted my f**king heart. I am forever indebted to them. It meant so much, you have no idea."
Florence + the Machine had been scheduled to perform immediately before the 'Everlong' singers took to the stage but were shifted up the bill following the 46-year-old star's injury, which he was pleased about.
He explained: "When we cancelled and they were searching for a replacement I prayed they'd just move them to the top of the bill because they f**king deserve to be there.
"I was so excited when they announced they would, I emailed Florence [Welch, frontwoman] to congratulate her."
However, the band were still upset at having to miss their performance as they previously met Florence "ages ago" and "immediately hit it off", so wanted to hang out with her again while at the event.
He told Q magazine: "I was totally looking forward to playing with them at Glastonbury."

Lady Gaga joined U2 on stage on Sunday evening (26.07.15).
The band were playing at New York's Madison Square Garden when the 29-year-old star joined them to perform a surprise rendition of 'Ordinary Love', which was written in honour of Nelson Mandela for the soundtrack to 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.
Hugging and kissing the star - who sang and played the piano - frontman Bono said: "It's yourself. Her Ladyness, Her Gaganess is here this evening. That's a treat."
At the end of the performance, he added: "Princess, Queen, one day Woman of New York City, here with us tonight in Madison Square Garden. What a delight."
And after the performance, the 'With or Without You' hitmakers took to Instagram to praise the singer once again.
Along with a photo of them on stage, they wrote: "All hail Her Gaganess @ladygaga#U2ieTour (sic)."
Replying to the message on Twitter, Gaga wrote: "@U2 all hail You Too (sic)."
And an excited fan at the show wrote on Twitter: "So then...U2 happened!!!! Who's that blonde lady? Oh...Lady Gaga. Amazing amazing night. (sic)"
The 'Do What U Want' singer isn't the first famous face to have been spotted at one of the band's recent concerts, with Sir Paul McCartney, Nile Rodgers, Alicia Keys and Jon Bon Jovi all attending the group's shows.

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris are planning a collaboration.
The couple began dating earlier this year and have now started working together in the hope they can create a ground-breaking hit by combining their distinctive sounds.
A source revealed: "Taylor and Calvin have been speaking about collaborating since they started dating.
"They've had a couple of sessions jamming in the studio and are working with producer Detail.
"He was behind a string of Jay Z and Beyonce tracks including 'Drunk In Love'."
Although the collaboration is still in its early stages, Taylor, 25, has already been recording vocals at a studio in Los Angeles and they are hoping they will have a song ready to debut at the American Music Awards which is expected to take place in November.
The source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: "Taylor has already been in LA laying down vocals for one of the tracks which could be premiered at the American Music Awards later this year.
"Musically, Calvin and Taylor are from different worlds - but they are determined to bring their styles together."
However, Calvin, 31, has been coy about the idea recently and said he was unsure if they would be working together when asked if the pair would be heading into the studio in a recent interview.