Samiyam

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Samiyam
Birth nameSam Baker
Born Ann Arbor, Michigan [1]
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Hip hop
Instrument(s) Sampler, turntable, drum machine, synthesizer
Years active2002–present
Labels Brainfeeder, Hyperdub, Poo-Bah Records, Stones Throw Records, Leaving Records
Website www.stonesthrow.com/artist/samiyam/

Sam Baker, better known by his stage name Samiyam, is an American hip hop producer based in Los Angeles, California. [2]

Contents

Life and career

Samiyam released the Return EP on Hyperdub in 2008. [3] He also released Rap Beats Vol. 1 in the same year. [4]

His official debut album, Sam Baker's Album , was released on Brainfeeder in 2011. [5] He returned with the album, Wish You Were Here, in 2013. [6]

In 2015, his collaborative track with Earl Sweatshirt and Budgie, titled "Quest/Power", was uploaded on SoundCloud. [7] In 2016, he released the album, Animals Have Feelings, which featured guest appearances from the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson, and Jeremiah Jae. [8]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Productions

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References

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