Sampha
Sampha | |
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.jpg?lang=en) Sampha performing live with SBTRKT in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Morden, London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Electronic, soul |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, computer |
| Years active | 2009—present |
| Labels | Young Turks |
| Website | sampha |
Sampha Sisay, who uses the mononymous stage name Sampha,[1] is a British electronic music singer-songwriter and producer from Morden, South London, United Kingdom.[2] Sampha is known widely for his collaborative work with SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, Drake, Solange Knowles, Koreless, Lil Silva, Katy B and others.[3] Sampha has released two solo EPs: Sundanza (2010)[4] and Dual (2013).[5]
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [6] |
SCO [7] | ||||||||||||||||
| "Too Much" / "Happens" | 2013 | – | – | – | — | Non-album single | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] |
US Rap [8] |
UK [6] |
UK R&B [9] | ||||||||||||||
| "Valentine" (Jessie Ware featuring Sampha) |
2011 | – | – | – | – | Devotion | |||||||||||
| "What You Won't Do for Love" (Jessie Ware featuring Sampha) |
2011 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| "On Your Own" (Lil Silva featuring Sampha) |
2011 | – | – | – | – | The Patience EP | |||||||||||
| "Too Much" (Drake featuring Sampha) |
2013 | 64 | 16 | 86 | 19 | Nothing Was the Same | |||||||||||
| "The Motion" (Drake featuring Sampha) |
2013 | – | – | 93 | 26 | ||||||||||||
| "Play" (Katy B featuring Sampha) |
2014 | – | – | – | – | Little Red | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||||
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Sundanza |
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| Dual |
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SBTRKT discography
Albums
- SBTRKT (27 June 2011) – Young Turks
- Live (2013) – Young Turks
- Wonder Where We Land (22 September 2014) – Young Turks
Singles
- Break Off/Evening Glow (2010, 12" Ltd) – Ramp Recordings
- Living Like I Do (2011, 12" Ltd) – Young Turks
- Hold On (2012, 12" Ltd) – Young Turks
- Temporary View (2014, Promo) – Young Turks
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BBC | Sound of 2014[12] | Fourth |
References
- ^ "Soundcheck – Introducing: Sampha". Soundcheck. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ "Beggars Music – Sampha". Beggars Music. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Rising: Sampha". Pitchfork Media. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Sampha – Sundanza". Young Turks Records. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Sampha – Dual". Young Turks Records. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ a b Peak positions in the UK:
- For "Too Much": "Irish Chart Archive > Week 15". Irish Recorded Music Association.
- ^ Peak positions for singles in Scotland:
- ^ a b "Drake Album & Song Chart History". Billboard charts.
- ^ Peak positions for the featured singles in the UK:
- For "Too Much": "Archive Chart> January 20, 2014". UK R&B Chart.
- ^ "Sampha – Sundanza". Young Turks. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ "Sampha – Dual". Young Turks. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ "Sound of 2014 Profile: Sampha". BBC. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
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