Sammi’s debut album is a mesmerizing blend of contemporary pop, rich with depth and humanity, SILVER pays tribute to the people, the moments, and the sounds that have changed her life forever. As the vocalist, guitarist, composer, and lyricist, Sammi provides an honest and vulnerable story. She does all this in hopes to touch the hearts of those who listen. With the release of SILVER, Sammi is to take her place next to modern pop artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Adele, and Bon Iver.
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There is no way to know when your life changes forever.
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The story of the 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sammi is not just a story of prodigious talent, profound lyrics, and captivating melodies. Despite her relative youth, her story is one of heartbreak, tragedy, healing, faith, love, and resilience.
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Raised in an artist's paradise, with two exceedingly accomplished musicians as parents, and with access to every type of musical instrument in the house, Sammi began writing, recording, performing, and producing original music at a very young age. After signing with Next Records in early 2020, she eagerly started working on a debut album.
Inspired by contemporary sounds, this album was to be of influences like Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles, Lauryn Hill, and H.E.R. Little did Sammi know that her musical endeavors would soon dramatically change.
In the spring of 2020, while driving her dear friend and sister home, Sammi was hit by a drunk driver. This severe accident left her younger sister in critical condition and resulted in the tragic passing of their closest friend.
As the community embraced the families involved, Sammi dedicated her life to honoring the memory of their dear friend. By turning to music, she found solace as she grieved, coped, and managed the complex emotions within trauma and compromised mental health. It was then that her purpose became clear: to transform her pain into something beautiful. To connect with those around her in ways that only music can. Through her own pain, she seeks to heal others.
The songs found within SILVER, Sammi’s debut album, are the stories that follow this pivotal year.
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