Samiyam

Samiyam
Birth name Sam Baker
Born Ann Arbor, Michigan[1]
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Hip hop
Instruments Sampler, turntable, drum machine, synthesizer
Years active 2008-present
Labels Brainfeeder, Hyperdub, Poo-Bah Records, Stones Throw Records, Leaving Records
Associated acts Flying Lotus, Ras G, Hudson Mohawke, Blu, Earl Sweatshirt
Website www.brainfeedersite.com

Sam Baker, better known by his stage name Samiyam, is an American hip hop producer based in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Life and career

Samiyam released the Return EP on Hyperdub in 2008.[3] He also released Rap Beats Vol. 1 in the same year.[4]

His official debut album, Sam Baker's Album, was released on Brainfeeder in 2011.[5] He returned with the album, Wish You Were Here, in 2013.[6]

In 2015, his collaborative track with Earl Sweatshirt and Budgie, titled "Quest/Power", was uploaded on SoundCloud.[7] In 2016, he released the album, Animals Have Feelings, which featured guest appearances from the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson, and Jeremiah Jae.[8]

Discography

Albums

  • Rap Beats Vol. 1 (2008)
  • Sam Baker's Album (2011)
  • Wish You Were Here (2013)
  • Animals Have Feelings (2016)
  • Pizza Party (2017)[9]

EPs

  • Return (2008)
  • Man vs. Machine (2009)
  • Los Angeles 3/10 (2010) (split with Ras G)

Productions

References

  1. Joyce, Colin (August 5, 2011). "Album Review: Samiyam – Sam Baker's Album". Beats Per Minute.
  2. Ellison, Kyle (August 10, 2011). "Champion Sound #2: Feat. Samiyam". Drowned in Sound.
  3. Power, Chris (June 23, 2011). "BBC - Music - Review of Samiyam - Sam Baker's Album". BBC.
  4. Fitzmaurice, Larry (July 20, 2011). "Samiyam: Sam Baker's Album". Pitchfork Media.
  5. Martin-McCormick, Daniel (July 27, 2011). "Samiyam - Sam Baker's Album". Dusted Magazine.
  6. Fallon, Patric (October 2, 2013). "Samiyam Drops New Cassette via Stones Throw/Leaving Records". XLR8R.
  7. Hudson, Alex (February 14, 2015). "Earl Sweatshirt: "Quest/Power" (ft. Budgie & Samiyam)". Exclaim!.
  8. Pearl, Max (February 18, 2016). "Samiyam debuts on Stones Throw with new LP, Animals Have Feelings". Resident Advisor.
  9. Weinstein, Max (September 24, 2017). "Samiyam Is Dropping a New Album Next Month". XXL. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
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