Samuel is an indie pop artist with R&B influences born and raised in New York City.[1] His single "I Heart NY" was released on Columbia/Startime International Records in 2010. His full-length album titled Trains to Wanderland is set for release at the end of August 2011, with select singles being released currently.
Samuel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 6, 1987 New York City, United States |
| Genres | Pop Music, Dance Music, Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Labels | Columbia/Startime International |
| Website | samuelsite |
Biography
editSamuel began his music career with Benjamin "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "Jpatt" Patterson of the production duo, The Knocks, recording at their label, HeavyRoc Music.[2][3] The Knocks, along with Sam Sparro-producer Jesse Rogg, produced Samuel's earlier EPs and singles, including "Champagne Kisses." He signed with Columbia Records in 2008 where Grammy-nominated Greg Wells was the executive producer of the album "Trains to Wanderland."[4] He released his single, "I Heart NY," in August 2010,[5] which garnered major success on Vevo, from music sources such as The Guardian and Hype Machine during the week of its release.[6][7] Rapper Joell Ortiz added a verse to the track post-release. He has toured with many notable artists including Jason DeRulo, OK Go!, Dan Black and Marina & The Diamonds.[8][9] In summer of 2010, Samuel recorded a cover of Drake's "Find Your Love," which Kanye West, who produced the original track, featured on his blog.[10] Spin Magazine featured Samuel as one of their "Up and Comers" to watch as did Billboard wrote a feature on him as music to "Hear This Now".[11][12] On June 27, 2011, Staten Island's all children PS22 Chorus released a cover of "I Heart NY."[13]
Discography
editReleased by Startime International on June 8, 2010.[14]
I Heart NY EP
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Heart NY" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Champagne Kisses" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Still Here" | 4:05 |
References
edit- ^ Hasty, Katy. "Samuel." Billboard Aug. 2008: 32. Print.
- ^ "Samuel Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner. March 16, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Petar Kujundzic (July 15, 2010). "In Love With New York: A Chat With Samuel". Hypetrak. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Davies, Derek. "Golden Summers." Neon Gold Records. Ed. Derek Davies. N.p., n.d. Web. June 23, 2010. <http://neongoldrecords.blogspot.com/2010/06/golden-summers.html>
- ^ "Exclusive: Interview with Singer Samuel". Review Fix. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ "New music: Samuel – I Heart NY". The Guardian. August 19, 2010. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023.
- ^ "Samuel – 'I Heart NY'". Popjustice. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ "Marist SPC Spring Concert: Jason Derulo w/ Samuel at – College on Plancast". Plancast.com. April 5, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ "Le Poisson Rouge | Mon. March 15, 2010 – Marina & the Diamonds w/ Samuel @ Le Poisson Rouge – 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012". Lepoissonrouge.inticketing.com. March 15, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ B-Roc (July 21, 2010). "Kanye West <3's Samuel". Heavy Roc Music. Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ "WATCH: R&B Up-and-Comer Samuel". SPIN.com. August 4, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Billboard –. August 2, 2008. p. 32. Retrieved August 10, 2011 – via Internet Archive.
billboard samuel i heart ny.
- ^ "PS22 Chorus "I HEART NY" Samuel". YouTube. June 27, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Gaston, Peter. "WATCH: R&B Up-and-Comer Samuel." Spin Aug 4 (2010). Web. July 19, 2011. <https://www.spin.com/2010/08/watch-rb-and-comer-samuel/>