Sam Sugarman (born December 12, 1988) is an American musician, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, California, best known for his work with Childish Gambino.
Career
editSugarman was raised in Studio City, California and began playing guitar at the age of 9. He attended The New School of Jazz in Manhattan and The Oakwood School in North Hollywood, California.[1]
He joined Phases (band) (previously JJAMZ) on the road from 2012-2013 before the release of their first album Suicide Pact, subbing in for James Valentine who had new commitments to Maroon 5. [2]
Other artists Sugarman has worked and collaborated with include Justin Timberlake and Albert Hammond Jr. [3][4]
Sugarman wrote and recorded on Childish Gambino's "Have Some Love" along with Chris Hartz in 2015 for the album "Awaken, My Love!". [5] His first performances with Childish Gambino took place at Pharos on September 3 in Joshua Tree, California, nearly three months before the release of the album.[6][7] He resumed playing with Gambino for the "This is America" tour between 2018-2019.[8] Highlights included performances at Madison Square Garden, The Forum, Oracle Arena, O2 Arena and headlining slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Splendour in The Grass, and Austin City Limits.[9] Sugarman contributed to the "3.15.20" album released March 15, 2020.[10] The album was updated and released as "Atavista" on May 13, 2024. Sugarman wrote and produced on the first single, "Little Foot Big Foot". [11][12]
- ^ Ball, Ernie (2020-02-27). "Artist in Focus: Q&A with Sam Sugarman of Childish Gambino". Ernie Ball Music Man. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Ball, Ernie (2020-02-27). "Artist in Focus: Q&A with Sam Sugarman of Childish Gambino". Ernie Ball Music Man. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Justin Timberlake, Eric Andre, Daveed Diggs & Anna Kendrick – BroZone's Back, retrieved 2024-05-13
- ^ Ball, Ernie (2020-02-27). "Artist in Focus: Q&A with Sam Sugarman of Childish Gambino". Ernie Ball Music Man. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Childish Gambino – Have Some Love, retrieved 2024-05-13
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (2016-09-05). "6 Reasons Childish Gambino's "Pharos Experience" Is The Most Innovative Live Show This Decade". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Jack, Fisher (2016-09-06). "Childish Gambino's PHAROS Shows Debuted New Music; Immersive Experience". EURweb. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Ball, Ernie (2019-01-10). "Ernie Ball Artists 2019 Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement". Ernie Ball Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ Orcutt, K. C. "Childish Gambino announces his 'This Is America' tour is also his "last ever"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "3.15.20 by Childish Gambino". Genius. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "Atavista by Childish Gambino". Genius. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ "Childish Gambino Shares "Little Foot Big Foot" Video Feat. Quinta Brunson, Announces 2024 Tour Cities". Stereogum. 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.