Samara Joy discography

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Samara Joy discography
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Samara Joy at a jazz festival, 2022.
Studio albums3
EPs1
Singles16
Other album appearances1

The discography of American singer Samara Joy contains three studio albums, one extended play (EP), 16 singles and one album appearance. Joy's debut studio album was released in July 2021 and was self-titled. The 12-track collection was issued by Whirlwind Recordings and reached number 94 on Japan's Billboard Hot Albums chart. Three singles were issued from the disc, including a cover of "Stardust". Her second album was released in September 2022 by Verve Records and was titled Linger Awhile . The disc reached number 158 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top Jazz Albums chart in 2023. In October 2023, Verve issued Joy's debut EP titled A Joyful Holiday .

Contents

Joy grew up completely immersed in music. Her grandparents created the renowned Savettes gospel choir, and he father sand and played bass on tour with Andraé Crouch. So even before she realized it, jazz was already in her blood, shaped first and foremost by a deep gospel influence. [1] Her rising presence on major TV networks and her popularity on TikTok have made her a standout for young listeners, giving her a platform to introduce them to the richness of older jazz and keep its legacy alive for a new generation, while also leding people to compare her at a young age to some of the most influential figures in the genre, like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn highlighting just how powerfully she is carrying its legacy forward. [2] [3]

A total of eight singles by Joy were digitally-issued in 2023. Among them were covers of "Guess Who I Saw Today" (her second to feature Gerald Clayton) and "Lush Life". Joy also contributed to the soundtrack of Shirley with the 2023 single, "Why I'm Here". Additionally, she was featured on three singles between 2020 and 2024, among them being a cover of "Summertime" (featuring Barbara Douglas and Ayanna Fowler). Her third studio album was released in October 2024 by Verve titled Portrait . The disc was Joy's second to make the US jazz albums chart, reaching the top five.

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and sales, showing other relevant details
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[4] 		US Jazz
[5] [6] 		JPN
Hot
[7] 		SCO
[8] 		SWI
[9]
Samara Joy [10]
Track listing
  1. "Stardust" (3:53)
  2. "Everything Happens to Me" (3:57)
  3. "If You Never Fall in Love with Me" (2:33)
  4. "Let's Dream in the Moonlight" (2:46)
  5. "It Only Happens Once" (4:21)
  6. "Jim" (3:58)
  7. "The Trouble with Me Is You" (2:36)
  8. "If You'd Stay the Way I Dream" (2:00)
  9. "Oh Loverman, Where Can You Be?" (3:46)
  10. "Only a Moment Ago" (3:54)
  11. "Moonglow" (3:22)
  12. "But Beautiful" (feat. Pasquale Grasso) (5:00)
——94——
Linger Awhile
  • Released: September 16, 2022
  • Label: Verve
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
1581—7837
Portrait
  • Released: October 11, 2024
  • Label: Verve
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
—5———
"—" denotes items which did not chart in that country.

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing all relevant details
TitleAlbum details
A Joyful Holiday
  • Released: October 27, 2023
  • Label: Verve
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital

Compilations

List of compilations, showing all relevant details
TitleAlbum details
Linger Awhile Longer
  • Released: June 16, 2023
  • Label: Verve
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital

Singles

As lead artist

List of lead singles, showing title, year released and album name
TitleYearAlbumRef.
"The Trouble with Me Is You"2021Samara Joy [11]
"Stardust" [12]
"Jim" [13]
"Warm in December (Edit)"2022A Joyful Holiday [14]
"O Holy Night"
(featuring The McLendon Family)		— [15]
"Can't Get Out of This Mood"2023Linger Awhile Longer [16]
"Sweet Pumpkin"
(featuring Gerald Clayton)		 [17]
"Guess Who I Saw Today"
(duo version featuring Gerald Clayton)		 [18]
"I Miss You So" [19]
"Lush Life"— [20]
"Someone Like You" [21]
"Tight" [22]
"Why I'm Here"2024 Shirley (soundtrack) [23]
"Flor de Lis (Upside Down)"2025—
"Three Little Words"
List of featured singles, showing title, year released and album name
TitleYearAlbumRef.
"So Much Joy"
(Ruben Fox featuring Samara Joy, Vuyo Sotashe and Shenel Johns)		2020Introducing...Ruben Fox [24] [25]
"Summertime"
(featuring Barbara Douglas, Samara Joy and Ayanna Fowler)		2021— [26]
"Remember"
(Tank and the Bangas featuring Samara Joy and Robert Glasper)		2024The Heart, the Mind, the Soul [27] [28]
"Old Folks"
(Christian McBride featuring Samara Joy)		2025Without Further Ado, Vol. 1

Other album appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)AlbumRef.
"Two Hearts (Lawns)"2022 Terri Lyne Carrington New Standards, Vol. 1
"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"2023 Gregory Porter Christmas Wish [29]

References

  1. ↑ "About". Samara Joy. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  2. ↑ "Samara Joy: The new voice of jazz". Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  3. ↑ "Samara Joy - NY Phil". www.nyphil.org. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  4. ↑ "Billboard 200: Week of Feb 18, 2023". Billboard . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jazz Albums: Week of Feb 18, 2022". Billboard . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jazz Albums". Billboard . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2023/04/12 公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 24/3/2023". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Samara Joy - Linger Awhile". Swiss Hitparade . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Samara Joy, by Samara Joy". Samara Joy. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  11. ↑ ""The Trouble with Me Is You" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  12. ↑ ""Stardust" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  13. ↑ ""Jim" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  14. ↑ ""Warm in December (Edit)" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  15. ↑ ""O Holy Night" [feat. The McLendon Family] - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  16. ↑ ""Can't Get Out of This Mood" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  17. ↑ ""Sweet Pumpkin" [Duo version featuring Gerald Clayton] - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  18. ↑ ""Guess Who I Saw Today" [Duo Version featuring Gerald Clayton] - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  19. ↑ ""I Miss You So" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  20. ↑ ""Lush Life" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  21. ↑ ""Someone Like You" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  22. ↑ ""Tight" - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  23. ↑ ""Why I'm Here" (From the Netflix film "Shirley") - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  24. ↑ ""So Much Joy" (feat. Samara Joy, Vuyo Sotashe & Shenel Johns) - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  25. ↑ "Introducing...Ruben Fox - Album by Ruben Fox". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  26. ↑ ""Summertime" (feat. Barbara Douglas, Samara Joy & Ayanna Fowler) - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  27. ↑ ""Remember" (feat. Samara Joy & Robert Glasper) - Single by Samara Joy". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  28. ↑ "The Heart, the Mind, the Soul - Album by Tank and the Bangas". Apple Music . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  29. ↑ Porter, Gregory (November 3, 2023). "Christmas Wish (Liner Notes)". Verve Records/Blue Note Records . B003836602; B003836602 (CD).
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