Debut Album from Om’s Most Downloaded Artist on iTunes
Featuring the # 1 Billboard hit ‘Rise’ and the new singles ‘Angel Love,’ ‘Breathe You In’ and ‘Deep Surprise’
Voted in the 2007 “Next 100” – URB Magazine
“Newcomer Samantha James’ debut album ‘Rise’ is simply beautiful.” – iDJ Magazine
“‘Rise’ is a ceaselessly smooth collection of groovy pop, as elegant as Sade, and wrapped with the unmistakably warm thump of San Francisco house. It's undeniable as an adult contemporary "back-to-mine" soundtrack or for high-end retail outlets/poolsides/lobby bars, in real life or on film. Anyone could listen to this anywhere and be seduced." – Billboard
“Samantha James is stunning and “Rise” is a stand out Om classic.” – BPM Magazine
Songwriter/performer Samantha James has spent the past three years honing her estimable skills as a modern-day singer/songwriter within the dance/electronic/soul genre. Her sultry style, vocal cadences, and international rhythms are largely influenced by such artists as Sade, Basia, Amel Larrieux, Bebel Gilberto and Morcheeba.
On her debut album “Rise” for San Francisco based indie label Om Records, Samantha teamed up with producer and co-writer Sebastian Arocha Morton—AKA ROCAsound (Sting, Vikter Duplaix, Fischerspooner, Fila Brazilia and Rick James for the classic finale’ of the hit film Little Miss Sunshine.)
A native of Los Angeles’ Topanga Canyon where she currently resides, James is
the grand daughter of Emmy Award-winning composer/conductor David Rose. James’ lyrics resonate with the pain of lost relationships and joy of loving connections.
“Samantha has a unique and strong sense of style as a both a songwriter and performer”, enthuses Arocha Morton. “Talented, beautiful, passionate, and dedicated… Samantha James is the real thing—as both recording artist and stage performer. She is a welcome and beautiful new face in the world of dance-electronic music.”
For Fans of: Sade, Morcheeba, Bebel Gilberto, Everything But the Girl
File Under: Dance / Electronic / Sou
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