Sam Smith tops BBC Sound of 2014 list

Singer-songwriter and Disclosure collaborator, Sam Smith has come first in this year’s BBC Sound poll.

The musician follows George Ezra who finished fifth, Sampha who placed fourth and third-place Banks and runner-up Ella Eyre in the Top 5 announced this week.

The list features fifteen of the most hyped and hotly-tipped acts at the moment chosen by a judging panel of music insiders and tastemakers.

Last year’s prize was won by L.A trio Haim. Check out this year’s full list below.

BANKS
Chance The Rapper
Chloe Howl
Ella Eyre
FKA Twigs
George Ezra
Jungle
Kelela
Luke Sital-Singh
MNEK
Nick Mulvey
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
Sampha
Say Lou Lou