Sam Smith May Cover Whitney Houston for Rodney Jerkins Compilation

1. For a 20th anniversary compilation album, Rodney Jerkins is remaking a number of hit songs he has written and produced. "It's Not Right But It's Okay," originally by Whitney Houston, will get Sam Smith's British soul touch and Ariana Grande and Jessie J are set to tackle "The Boy Is Mine."

"Sam told me was the song that made him want to sing," Jerkins revealed in an interview. "When I asked him if he'd be a part of this project he was like, 'No one else can do that song but me!' Sam's the truth. He has a great heart and he's genuine." [Vibe]

UPDATE: Smith's management has denied his involvement at this time

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