Tagged: Sampha
Video: Short Stories (Koreless and Sampha), “On The Way”
Sampha is clearly somewhat of a romantic. He was once involved in the release of a heart-shaped 12-inch on Valentine’s Day, and his music has a warmth and innocence to it that comes so naturally … read more »
Stream: Jessie Ware, “What You Won’t Do for Love”
Jessie Ware shares this cover of Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 smash, “What You Won’t Do for Love,” produced by previous collaborator Sampha, who replaces the original’s swaying, end-of-a-wedding brass with dotted cell phone ring tickle and … read more »
Stream: Chairlift, “Sidewalk Safari” (Sampha Remix)
I saw Chairlift live a few weeks ago, and since have been a little obsessed. Sampha takes the Nickelodeon levels of hysteria in “Sidewalk Safari down a notch. He noodles singer Caroline Polachek’s vocals, taking … read more »
Stream: Sampha, “Indecision”
On this rough-cut demo, Sampha sings with minor flourishes over a raw backing track, clomping piano and tambourine slaps. His “Indecision,” with its genuinely desolation-inducing chorus of Let it all work out, repeated over and … read more »
Dollars to Pounds: SBTRKT
Dollars to Pounds is a bi-weekly column with a look at the best of what’s happening in the UK. This week we introduce D2P’s new writer, Kim Taylor-Bennett. SBTRKT writes his best music in the … read more »
Exclusive Stream: Lil Silva f. Sampha, “On Your Own”
This is the least aggressive tune Bedford’s Lil Silva has maybe ever produced, pulling the high notes all the way underwater to let fellow Brit Sampha‘s vocals shine up top. It’s a dance track, undeniably, … read more »
Exclusive: Jessie Ware and Sampha’s Valentines Day FADER Mix MP3
When I’m alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the wall, and in the back of my mind I hear my conscience call, telling me I need a girl who’s as sweet as a … read more »
Video: Jessie Ware & Sampha, “Valentine”
Love you snow globe. Love you alligator. Love you map. Love you eye. Love you plant. Love you Jessie Ware. Love you Frida. I’m always here. Love you locket. Love you heart-shaped vinyl. Love you … read more »
Stream: Jessie Ware and Sampha, “Valentine”
This two-minute track, based on not much more than a three-note repetition, is real sweet. Both in the saccharine and Dude, Where’s My Car? senses. Jessie Ware and Sampha (who also produced the track) trade … read more »
Stream: Alex Clare, “Up All Night (Sbtrkt Remix)”
Sbtrkt turns UK singer Alex Clare‘s song “Up All Night” into something sinister. Diplo and Switch produced the original and it’s a smoky tune, now remixed 100% for clubs. And at about 1:40, it shakes … read more »
