The original version of was released on July 19, 2019. It marked a significant shift in Sam Smith's career, moving away from their traditional soulful ballads toward a more danceable, hypnotic pop rhythm.
: Such remixes often go viral on platforms like TikTok and YouTube , where the contrast between Smith's soulful vocals and the aggressive dance beat creates a unique club record. SAM SMITH - HOW DO YOU SLEEP - VERSГѓO BREGA FUNK
The "Versão Brega Funk" adapts these themes into a style originating from Recife, Brazil. This genre is characterized by its heavy, rhythmic bass and "swing" that is designed for dancing. The original version of was released on July 19, 2019
: It replaces the original's atmospheric production with the signature "passinho" beats and electronic percussion typical of the Brazilian northeast music scene. The "Versão Brega Funk" adapts these themes into
: Co-written and produced by legendary hitmakers Max Martin , Savan Kotecha , and ILYA .
: The song has reached over 1 billion streams on Spotify and was a defining moment for Smith as they embraced their identity and "inner dancing queen" in the highly choreographed music video.