Sam Smith hosts exclusive album listening in Mexico City's Roma neighborhood

British pop star Sam Smith surprised fans in Mexico City with an exclusive, early listening session of their new album, "Hazel Eyes." The intimate event took place at a store in the vibrant Colonia Roma neighborhood, just hours before Smith's second concert in the capital.

Arriving in Mexico City as part of their "To Be Free" tour, Smith greeted store employees warmly. However, their security team maintained a strict demeanor, requesting onlookers refrain from recording the private gathering. The listening session was brief, as Smith needed to prepare for their performance at the Auditorio Nacional.

Sources suggest the event was discreetly organized by YouTube Mexico, with even the singer's record label reportedly unaware of the details. "Hazel Eyes" is officially set for digital release on Friday, August 21. For the attendees of this exclusive preview, some of the songs will no longer be a surprise.

Earlier in the day, Smith made a stop at the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum, known as La Casa Azul, in Coyoacán. The artist described the visit as soul-filling, a personal ritual that has become a tradition during their trips to the Mexican capital.