Sam Tompkins, one of the UK’s most emotionally resonant and compelling voices, unveils his brand-new single, ‘Beauty Queen’.
Arriving after an 18-month wait for new music, the rhythmic, guitar-driven anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. ‘Beauty Queen’ sees Sam Tompkins return with renewed perspective and creative energy. It signals a fresh sonic direction, shaped in part by a new creative partnership with producer Humble The Great.
Speaking about the new single, he says, “It’s inspired by my partner and the way I don’t always feel like I measure up to her,” Sam explains. “There’s a little bit of insecurity in there, but mostly it’s about how grateful I am that I get to spend time with her.”
Listen to ‘Beauty Queen’ on North London Forever.
Already boasting two UK Top 10 albums, over 300 million global streams, more than 3 million social followers, and selling out London’s iconic Hammersmith Apollo as part of three sold-out UK headline tours, Sam has built an extraordinary career defined by vulnerability, connection, and raw honesty. From supporting and performing alongside Justin Bieber to achieving Platinum certification in the US, and Gold in Germany and Italy – his rise has been remarkable.
Sam’s journey to this moment has been defined by both persistence and authenticity. From uploading bedroom covers on YouTube to busking on the streets of Brighton, he built his audience from the ground up. “I knew music and singing was my calling, so I forced myself to start going busking,” he recalls. “I was terrified to sing in front of people to begin with, but after a few months, I could have got up and sung in front of absolutely anyone.”
His 2022 EP Who Do You Pray To and 2024 debut album Hi, My Name Is Insecure cemented his status as one of the UK’s most exciting new artists – both landing in the Top 10. These releases followed the breakthrough success of ‘Lose It All’, a tender piano ballad that challenged outdated ideas around masculinity and vulnerability, and the global viral hit ‘To The Moon’, an unexpected moment with Jnr Choi that dominated TikTok, and has amassed hundreds of millions of streams.
With ‘Beauty Queen’, Sam Tompkins steps confidently into his next era – one rooted in reflection, growth, and a deeper sense of self.
