| Samuel | |
| Birth Date: | 6 October 1987 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, United States |
| Genre: | Pop Music, Dance Music, Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Label: | Columbia/Startime International |
| Associated Acts: | The Knocks Alex Winston |
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.
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]
Released by Startime International on June 8, 2010.[14]