Samuel (musician)
Musical artist
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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.
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 6, 1987 New York City, United States |
| Genres | Pop Music, Dance Music, Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Label | Columbia/Startime International |
| Website | samuelsite |
Biography
Samuel 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
Released by Startime International on June 8, 2010.[14]
I Heart NY EP
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Heart NY" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Champagne Kisses" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Still Here" | 4:05 |