A few days back, JK met up with Sammie, the young singer/rapper. He spoke to JK about growing up as an only child and how the success of his track; "on the low" has amazed him! Enjoy!
JK. Your fans would know who sammie is, but who exactly is Samad Williams?
Sammie: Samad Williams AKA Sammiie is a young hausa boy (laughs)... who was born on the 17th April,1993.
JK. What was growing up like for you?
Sammie: Well..it was tough and fun..tough because I never had a father figure in my life...and fun because I was the only child and my mum played the role of my father,mother,sister and brother.
JK. Educational background
Sammie: Done with highschool..University things now
JK. When did you first notice your interest in music?
Sammie: I was inspired to sing by my mother and chykay! I was a rapper but then I wasnt getting recognized and I was just another person who could rap...Rapping really didn't go well for me..but then singing had been there. (Covering face) And I knew that was what I loved doing But I never paid attention to it; Until recently.
JK. What was your first attempt at recording like?
Sammie: Chai! I was nervous oh! I did nonsense ehn. (Covering face) and I was shy sha.
JK. What was the role your mother and chykay played from the onset of your career?
Sammie: My mother always pushed me and made sure I stuck to what ever I put my mind to. She always made sure education came first.My mother and I have had rough times but then we still keep pushing.And chykay has just been the guy I've always looked up to.He advices me on a lot everyday.
JK. Do you still remember your first song? What was it like?
Sammie: Chai I don't remember what it was called but My first song was a rap song. I was in a group called "S.U.S".They're now called the BMM Boys!
JK. What are the challenges you face as an upcoming artist?
Sammie: Music changes everyday so I think my biggest challenge would be staying current with the new sounds.
JK. Your new track; On The Low(Prod.By Biano & Adey) is really getting a lot of love. On recording the track,did you expect this much of a reception?
Sammie: No! I just recorded it like I did for my other tracks.This track got no special treatment at all. I'm happy its getting as much love as it is now.Special thanks to everyone who was in support!
JK. What was your inspiration?
Sammie: Ohh! on the low was just a feel good/bad guy type of song. (laughs).everyone knows me as the guy who likes to hit the high notes but I had to change their minds.
JK. I personally like Kpo Kpo di; what was your inspiration behind the track?
Sammie: (Laughs).ahh it was for the girls oh..I was singing from a guy's view.You know how a guy would see a girl and like her but he probably won't know how to tell her.Well just walk up to her and say My heart dey go kpo kpo di.It basically means my heart beats for you. (Covering face)
JK. Who do you want to work with in the industry? Both local and international?
Sammie: Local-chykay,wizkid,ice prince,m.I,darey art,Hakym the dream,eldee,Ttuface,9ice,vector,Naeto C,Sauce kid,Capital FEMI,Jaywon.
International-the weeknd,trey songs,Will I am,drake,big sean,kevin cossom,ryan leslie,t-pain
JK. What's the future looking like for sammie?
Sammie: New music is definately going to be made from me!
JK. You are popularly affiliated with the group UBE,can you explain to JK what the group's about and what your affiliation with them is also about?
Sammie: UBE is a young team of different talents.we have singers,editors,photographers,rappers,etc
JK. I'm sure the female fans would love to know; Does Sammie have a girlfriend? If yes, tell us more about her.
Sammie:Uhh! (Covering face) We all know her na! Her name's MUSIC..(laughs)
JK. What is your advice to other upcoming artistes?
Sammie: Keep doing what you love and Always be hard working because there's competition in music,a lot of people want your same dream and are trying to make it to the top.
JK. Finally,if you were to come back to earth as another upcoming artist,who would it be and why?
Sammie: I would come back as myself.I really don't have a reason though.
Download "on the low" here;
http://bit.ly/xoJnK3
Download "kpo kpo di" here;
http://bit.ly/wBvBiw
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