Sammie
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Sammie Bush better known by Sammie, is an American soul
and pop
singer. He is best known for his hit, "I Like It
" (1999) from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top
(2000). He returned with his second studio album, Sammie
in 2006. He is currently finishing his third album Coming of Age under Interscope Records
, which will be released in the second quarter of 2011.
. His mother was a former professional singer that sung in a church choir, while at the time carrying him. His first public appearances with singing was at a church at the age of four, he sung for an auditorium performing "Troubles Don't Last Always." He attended a magnet school with a special performing arts program where he formed a vocal group with two junior high kids called, "The Wonder 3". The group then audition for Showtime at the Apollo
in 1998. Shortly afterwards, Dallas Austin
's agent Joyce Irby
contacted Bush and his mother. Austin brought Bush to Atlanta, Georgia
to record several demos and was signed to Austin's Freeworld Entertainment
.
He also has a step sister.
as a solo artist and released his debut album, "From the Bottom to the Top
", on March 14, 2000. Debuting at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard 200
and 21 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" charts, it was certified gold
by the RIAA for more than 500,000 copies shipped to stores. The first single, "I Like It
" manage to peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts, simultaneously became gold
-certified by the RIAA. The second single, "Crazy Things I Do
" was released in early 2000 and peaked at number 39 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart.
In 2001, Sammie also contributed chorus vocals for "Hardball", a collaboration with rappers Lil' Bow Wow
, Lil' Wayne and Lil' Zane for the Hardball
soundtrack. The song only reached number 77 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" charts.
at age seventeen in 2005. He signed to Dallas Austin
's Rowdy Records
, were he re-entered the studio with top producers- Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha
, and Bryan-Michael Cox for his second studio album, Sammie
(2006). The album debuted at number 42 on the Billboard "Hot 100" and number 8 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts. The first single "You Should Be My Girl
", featured YoungBloodz
member Sean Paul, peaked at number 26 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song charts. The second single "Come with Me
" shared the same success peaking at number 23 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts. The third single "Feel It" was not officially released and didn't chart.
. He released a promo single for his new album 2 Way Street, and his first mixtape, Swag & B: Volume 1, on July 31, 2009. He released two videos from the mixtape, "Sky's the Limit" and "Mafia Music". In 2010, he signed with Interscope Records
along with Star Camp/Street Love Records. He is currently working on his third studio album, Coming of Age, to be released in the fall of 2011. He also released an EP
entitled "It's Time" with downloadable single "Put It on My Tab" with R&B singer Trey Songz
. Sammie also participated on the remix of Tynisha Keli
's song I Wish You Loved Me
.
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
and pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer. He is best known for his hit, "I Like It
I Like It (Sammie song)
"I Like It" is the debut single from American R&B singer Sammie. It was written and by producer Dallas Austin for his debut studio album, From the Bottom to the Top . The song was released as the album's lead single in early 1999 , and certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number 8 on the U.S...
" (1999) from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top
From the Bottom to the Top
From the Bottom to the Top is the debut studio album by American singer Sammie, released by Capitol Records on March 14, 2000 in the United States....
(2000). He returned with his second studio album, Sammie
Sammie (album)
-Musicians:* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - keyboards* Sammie - backing vocals* Bryan-Michael Cox - programming* Andre Harris - programming* Jazze Pha - programming* Tony Reyes - guitar* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - backing vocals-Production:...
in 2006. He is currently finishing his third album Coming of Age under Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
, which will be released in the second quarter of 2011.
Early life and career beginnings
Sammie was born Sammie Bush on March 1, 1987, in Jupiter, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. His mother was a former professional singer that sung in a church choir, while at the time carrying him. His first public appearances with singing was at a church at the age of four, he sung for an auditorium performing "Troubles Don't Last Always." He attended a magnet school with a special performing arts program where he formed a vocal group with two junior high kids called, "The Wonder 3". The group then audition for Showtime at the Apollo
Showtime at the Apollo
Showtime at the Apollo is a syndicated music television show, first broadcast on September 12, 1987 to May 24, 2008 with 1093 episodes, and is produced by the Apollo Theater...
in 1998. Shortly afterwards, Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
's agent Joyce Irby
Joyce Irby
Joyce Irby is best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the 1980s all girl band Klymaxx. She originally signed on with George Clinton's P-Funk crew as "Fenderella"...
contacted Bush and his mother. Austin brought Bush to Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
to record several demos and was signed to Austin's Freeworld Entertainment
Freeworld Entertainment
Freeworld Entertainment was a record label formed in 1997 by Dallas Austin and Kevin Czinger.-Inception :The history of Freeworld begins with Kevin Czinger's purchase of Zoo Entertainment from BMG in 1996 with the support of financial backers Allen & Co...
.
He also has a step sister.
From the Bottom to the Top (1999-2001)
By 1999, Sammie was signed to Capitol RecordsCapitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
as a solo artist and released his debut album, "From the Bottom to the Top
From the Bottom to the Top
From the Bottom to the Top is the debut studio album by American singer Sammie, released by Capitol Records on March 14, 2000 in the United States....
", on March 14, 2000. Debuting at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and 21 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" charts, it was certified gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
by the RIAA for more than 500,000 copies shipped to stores. The first single, "I Like It
I Like It (Sammie song)
"I Like It" is the debut single from American R&B singer Sammie. It was written and by producer Dallas Austin for his debut studio album, From the Bottom to the Top . The song was released as the album's lead single in early 1999 , and certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number 8 on the U.S...
" manage to peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts, simultaneously became gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
-certified by the RIAA. The second single, "Crazy Things I Do
Crazy Things I Do
"Crazy Things I Do" was released as the second and final single from American R&B teen-singer's Sammie' debut album From the Bottom to the Top...
" was released in early 2000 and peaked at number 39 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart.
In 2001, Sammie also contributed chorus vocals for "Hardball", a collaboration with rappers Lil' Bow Wow
Bow Wow
Shad Gregory Moss , better known by his stage name Bow Wow , is an American rapper and actor. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag 2001...
, Lil' Wayne and Lil' Zane for the Hardball
Hardball (soundtrack)
Hardball is the soundtrack to the 2001 film, Hardball. It was released on September 11, 2001 through Columbia Records, during the September 11 Attacks and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The album managed to make it to #55 on the Billboard 200, #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #4 on the...
soundtrack. The song only reached number 77 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" charts.
Sammie (2005-2007)
After taking a hiatus from the music industry to focus on school, the singer graduated from West Orange High School in Winter Garden, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
at age seventeen in 2005. He signed to Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
's Rowdy Records
Rowdy Records
Rowdy Records is a record label, distributed through Motown Records.-History:Formed in 1992 by producers Dallas Austin and L.A. Reid, Rowdy was initially distributed through Arista Records. At the time, Austin had gained notoriety for writing and producing hits for acts like Monica, Another Bad...
, were he re-entered the studio with top producers- Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....
, and Bryan-Michael Cox for his second studio album, Sammie
Sammie (album)
-Musicians:* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - keyboards* Sammie - backing vocals* Bryan-Michael Cox - programming* Andre Harris - programming* Jazze Pha - programming* Tony Reyes - guitar* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - backing vocals-Production:...
(2006). The album debuted at number 42 on the Billboard "Hot 100" and number 8 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts. The first single "You Should Be My Girl
You Should Be My Girl
"You Should Be My Girl" is a R&B song performed by Sammie, who is signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records. It was first single to be released from his self-titled second album. The song features Sean P of The YoungBloodZ. It was produced by Jazze Pha and released in June 2006.It managed to chart...
", featured YoungBloodz
YoungBloodZ
YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo (born Jeffrey Ray Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo...
member Sean Paul, peaked at number 26 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song charts. The second single "Come with Me
Come with Me (Sammie song)
"Come with Me" is a song by singer Sammie released as the second single off his second album, Sammie.The video premiered on 106 & Park and was inspired by Michael Jackson's music video for "Stranger in Moscow."-Charts:...
" shared the same success peaking at number 23 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song" charts. The third single "Feel It" was not officially released and didn't chart.
Coming of Age (2008-present)
Due to the commercial failure of his second album, Sammie decided to leave Rowdy RecordsRowdy Records
Rowdy Records is a record label, distributed through Motown Records.-History:Formed in 1992 by producers Dallas Austin and L.A. Reid, Rowdy was initially distributed through Arista Records. At the time, Austin had gained notoriety for writing and producing hits for acts like Monica, Another Bad...
. He released a promo single for his new album 2 Way Street, and his first mixtape, Swag & B: Volume 1, on July 31, 2009. He released two videos from the mixtape, "Sky's the Limit" and "Mafia Music". In 2010, he signed with Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
along with Star Camp/Street Love Records. He is currently working on his third studio album, Coming of Age, to be released in the fall of 2011. He also released an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
entitled "It's Time" with downloadable single "Put It on My Tab" with R&B singer Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
. Sammie also participated on the remix of Tynisha Keli
Tynisha Keli
Tynisha Keli Soares , known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan....
's song I Wish You Loved Me
I Wish You Loved Me
I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100...
.
Albums
- From the Bottom to the TopFrom the Bottom to the TopFrom the Bottom to the Top is the debut studio album by American singer Sammie, released by Capitol Records on March 14, 2000 in the United States....
(2000) - SammieSammie (album)-Musicians:* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - keyboards* Sammie - backing vocals* Bryan-Michael Cox - programming* Andre Harris - programming* Jazze Pha - programming* Tony Reyes - guitar* Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson - backing vocals-Production:...
(2006) - Coming of Age (2011)
Mixtapes
- Swag & B : Volume 1 (2009)
- It's Just A Mixtape (2010)
- It's Just A Mixtape 2 (2010)
External links
- Official website
- Sammie at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Sammie at TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
- Sammie on Singersroom
- Exclusive Sammie Interview