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Sam Smith would love to work with Chris Brown.
The 22-year-old singer really enjoyed the 'Yeah 3X' hitmaker's version of his track 'Stay With Me', which Chris posted on his Instagram account last week.
Talking about Chris' video to radio show In:Demand at the Virgin Media V Festival, Sam said: "It was amazing I love it. It's really weird because I'm a massive fan of his music.
"I love Chris Brown's music so much yeah. I'd love to meet him so possibly who knows it would be cool to collaborate."
Sam's debut album, 'In The Lonely Hour', earned him a top five album in over 11 countries worldwide.
The singer even broke sale records in the United States but debuted at number two on the Billboard charts, after failing to top Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence'.
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker' sold 166,000 copies of his album in the US in its initial week - the most copies sold in the first week of a debut album by a UK male artist.
Speaking about his Stateside success, Sam said: "I can't put America into words. It's something that I thought would come later on.
"Even when I talk about it now I just can't quite believe what's going on. I'm overwhelmed for my first record to do that."

Spandau Ballet are to perform in the UK for the first time in four years. The 'Gold' hitmakers will reunite at London's Royal Albert Hall for the European premiere of their new documentary film 'Soul Boys of the Western World' on 30 September, and the...

Naughty Boy and Emeli Sandé have written a song with One Direction for their next album.
The producer has been working with the boys on music for their hotly-anticipated new LP and he drafted in pal Emeli - who he worked with on her acclaimed debut record 'Our Version of Events' - to help out on the track 'One Chance To Dance', which could be the next 1D single.
He told The Sun newspaper: "We wrote it with Emeli Sandé and it's a real progression for them. I've been told there's a big chance it's going to be the first single from their next album. I literally finished it this morning so I'm allowed to talk about it now."
Naughty Boy was invited to work with the boy band after striking up a close friendship with Zayn Malik.
The 29-year-old studio guru - real name Shahid Khan - says Zayn has become one of his closest friends in the pop world because of their shared cultures.
He explained: "I had to think about doing it because a One Direction song was a big leap into the pop world ... I met Zayn at the BRITs but have become really close. It was a case of being mates before music. We live close to each other and both come from Pakistani backgrounds and working class families. We're Muslim and that's helped us bond. We love curries, too, so it's the little things as well.
"In this industry it's hard to make real friends but we'd be mates even if we didn't work in music."
At the weekend Naughty Boy performed at the Virgin Media V Festival playing a storming set on the Our House Stage.

Morrissey insists he has been dropped by his record label, despite the company denying his claims.
The former Smiths frontman is adamant he has proof in an email that he was ditched by Capitol-Harvest Records, but label boss Steve Barnett has dismissed claims the organisation and the 55-year-old singer have parted company following the release of his solo album 'World Peace Is None Of Your Business'.
In a statement on fansite True To You, Morrissey wrote: "Both Morrissey and Morrissey's lawyer are in possession of email correspondence from Steve Barnett (head of Capitol-Harvest Records), and also from Steve Barnett's personal assistant, both of whom confirm that Capitol-Harvest have ended their relationship with Morrissey. No recording Agreement with Capitol-Harvest was ever signed by Morrissey, and Morrissey retains full ownership of (new album) World Peace is None Of Your Business.
"Contrary to the assured Billboard report, Capitol-Harvest have very clearly stated that they would have no interest in licensing a second album by Morrissey. (Law firm) Russells (London), who represent Morrissey, are presently concluding Morrissey's relationship with Harvest Records. Once again, Morrissey is in search of a new label."
But last week, a source told Billboard that Morrissey hadn't been dropped from his label and was halfway through his two-album deal with the company.

The Killers brought V Festival to a close in sublime style last night (17.08.14) by bringing Jimmy Carr on stage to introduce their encore.
The 'Somebody Told Me' hitmakers - who were playing the event for the fourth time - invited the comedian on stage at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex, to introduce their 2006 hit single 'When You Were Young'.
He told the crowd: "You have two options: You can call it a night, you might be fresher for work in the morning, or you could demand more?"
His first suggestion prompted boos from the audience but they were left cheering when he walked off stage with the returning band heading in the opposite direction following a short break at the end of their energetic greatest hits set.
That wasn't the Las Vegas band's only surprise of the night though as they also performed a superb cover of Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX's 'Fancy' resulting in drummer Ronnie Vannucci stepping out from behind his drum kit to pull off some suggestive dance moves while frontman Brandon Flowers sang.
But The Killers were not the only impressive act of the weekend as several other stars excelled at the festival.
Lily Allen got plenty of plaudits for her set on the main Virgin Media Stage but it was a wardrobe malfunction which stole the show as her plunging silver jumpsuit plunged a little too far leaving the bra-less star's assets on display for all to see.
Sam Smith continued his fantastic year by entertaining fans on the star-studded MTV Stage on Sunday, which also featured Rizzle Kicks, Tinie Tempah and Jason Derulo among other big names.
M People had got V Festival's Sunday off to the perfect start by rolling back the years with a greatest hits set and Train, Chic and Rudimental followed suit later in the day.
On Saturday (17.08.14), Ed Sheeran wowed the crowd with a selection of hits from his two albums and he later received a somewhat unexpected shoutout from Saturday night's headline act Justin Timberlake.
Following his performance of 'Cry Me A River', Justin told the crowd: "Brother from another red-headed mother Ed Sheeran - he's a bad motherf**ker!"
Other Saturday performers at the festival included Example, Kaiser Chiefs and Bastille.
A number of stars also made it into Virgin Media's Louder Lounge area including 'Skins' beauty Kaya Scodelario, Katherine Jenkins and The Saturdays' Vanessa White.
And when people weren't living it up in the Louder Lounge or taking in the fine selection of acts performing at the music extravaganza, some were having a fantastic time at the Lucozade Energy YES Arena.

Sam Smith got a "lovely response" from the man he dedicated his album to.
The 'Stay With Me' hitmaker released his debut record 'In the Lonely Hour' in May, but the inspiration behind the songs - which came from waiting to experience reciprocal long - didn't know the full-length was about him until the singer made the revelation.
Asked if his muse was aware of his feeling, Sam said: "Not until about three months ago. I told him a week before the album came out. He'd heard the record, but didn't have a clue it was about him ... He just said, 'Are you OK?'
"It was a lovely response. The reason I told him was because it was like closure to me. When I fell in love with this guy last year, it was the third person my life I had had really strong feelings for and they'd never loved me back.
"And this album was almost a way for me to break the cycle. I will never let myself fall in love with someone again in that way ... I have to believe it because I want to fall in love with someone who loves me back."
Meanwhile, Sam blasted the idea he 'came out' as gay earlier this year, insisting he has been open about his sexuality ever since he told his mother.
He told the Guardian newspaper: "I didn't come out. I came out when I came out to my mum! No, that side of things to me is just normality.
"I find it weird when people used the expression 'coming out' like it's a massive party of relief."

Aerosmith have resumed their tour after Joey Kramer underwent a procedure following heart complications.
The group postponed a show at California's Concord Pavilion in Concord last Wednesday (13.08.14) due to the drummer's illness, but the 64-year-old musician insists he feels "better than ever" and is raring to go on the band's 'Let Rock Rule' tour.
He said in a statement: "I'm feeling better than ever and I'll be back sitting in the best seat in the house, hitting it harder than ever for our amazing fans.
"My gratitude and thanks for all the love and support showered on me during this time."
He also tweeted: "Feelin' good, feelin' groovy, feelin' great!!! Nothin' keeps the Kramedog down. (sic)"
Joey's wife Linda took to Twitter last week to confirm the star had undergone a procedure on his heart.
She wrote: "Media blowing out of proportion The truth is Yes my husband @joeykramer is in the hospital having a procedure related to his heart (sic)"
Aerosmith have nine dates left on their US tour with Denver set to be their next stop tomorrow evening (19.08.14).
The Concord Pavilion announced the group were cancelling their show on Wednesday just hours before doors at the venue were due to open.
They wrote on their Facebook page: "Due to illness, Aerosmith has been forced to cancel tonight's performance at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, CA.
"The band regrets not being able to perform for their fans. Refunds will be available at point of purchase."

Taylor Swift can "barely function" because she is excited about touring.
The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' hitmaker recently took a break from her music career to shoot her debut movie role in 'The Giver' and though she enjoyed the experience, she can't wait to get back on the road.
She told Us Weekly magazine: "I would never say I'd never do another movie, but then again, I know I'm going to be touring for the next two years pretty soon, and I'm so excited about that I can barely function."
The 24-year-old singer admitted she was in awe of her 'Giver' co-stars Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, but was too jetlagged to be
intimidated by them.
She said: "To be honest, I was so jet-lagged that my entire time on set slipped away and the days would fade into each other. But the numerous breaks in between takes were the best. Jeff and I held jam sessions in his dressing room with his drums, guitars and keyboard. We'd play, then everybody joined in whether they knew the song or not."
But she added: "Even getting to meet Jeff Bridges is a crazy thought to me. And actually getting in the scene with him was so far above and beyond what I could expect for what's essentially my first role in a major movie."

James Arthur was "unprepared" for the music industry.
The 26-year-old singer - who shot to fame after winning 'The X Factor' in 2012 - was recently dropped from record label Syco following a string of controversies but he insists he is not going to dwell on his "mistakes".
He admitted: "When you know who you really are, you can definitely be more yourself. I was unprepared for the music industry.
"I've made mistakes but I'm really not going to dwell on that anymore. I'm looking to give people new music whether they want it or not, and it will be the best music I'll ever create."
The 'Impossible' hitmaker has been battling anxiety and depression but says he is now "very happy" and in a "great place" to make music again.
Speaking to heat Radio at the Virgin Media V Festival, he added: "I'm in a great place to make music and be an artist and public figure again. It's been the biggest fight of my life - I've come up against it with anxiety and depression but I'm come out of it and on the other side, and I'm good...I'm really really happy.
"I didn't know the magnitude of that disease until it really set in for me, and people who have it don't early know how to talk about it, or feel afraid to talk about it.
"And as soon as I did, it changed completely. I opened up to a few people and I'm now very happy with the person I am today.
"I think people expect me to be really controversial and that guy that was on Twitter when I was being early negative. I'm not that person anymore....I don't think I'd be very entertaining."