article_snippet: (CNN)Cody Simpson just wants to make the world happy.
article_snippet: Simpson, 18, is the spokesman for the #HappySoundsLike playlist, promoting the U.N.'s International Day of Happiness on Friday, March 20.
article_snippet: There is honestly nothing I can think of that I like to do more than make other people happy through live music," said Simpson, who will perform a few acoustic tracks at the SXSW brunch.
article_snippet: Simpson said it makes sense to have music as such an important part of the day.
article_snippet: I want to be able to share a message of happiness," the singer said.
article_snippet: As for what makes Simpson the happiest (other than music, of course), Simpson said it's the simple things like relaxing with Simpson family and just slowing down.
article_snippet: Happiness is kind of taken from you if your mind is too busy," Simpson said.
highlights_snippet: Simpson helped curate the playlist to celebrate the UN's International Day of Happiness .
  
highlights_snippet: Simpson will mark the UN's International Day of Happiness by performing at the SXSW festival .
  