Samm Henshaw

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Samm Henshaw
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Background information
Also known asSamm Henshaw
Born
Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw [1]

(1994-02-22) 22 February 1994 (age 31)
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • drums
Years active2013–present
Labels
Website sammhenshaw.com
Henshaw on the set of his music video "The World Is Mine". Samm Henshaw by Madhav Goyal.jpg
Henshaw on the set of his music video "The World Is Mine".

Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw, professionally known as Samm Henshaw (born 22 February 1994), is an English singer, [4] songwriter, and record producer. [5] Henshaw garnered mainstream radio support from BBC Radio 1 [6] and was chosen by James Bay, Chance the Rapper, and Allen Stone for tour support. [7] His 2019 single The World Is Mine was used as the theme music for Amazon Studios' TV adaptation of Alex Rider , based on the popular teen book series by Anthony Horowitz. Samm's debut album, Untidy Soul, was released on 28 January 2022. [8]

Contents

Early life

Henshaw was born in London, England, and was raised by Nigerian parents in South London. [9]

Henshaw spent his secondary years at Cleeve Park School, then pursued a popular music performance [10] degree at Southampton Solent.

Career

2014–2015: Debut EP The Sound Experiment

Henshaw's debut EP, The Sound Experiment, was released in 2015 and featured production and songwriting input from Wayne Hector and Fred Cox, amongst others.

2016-2021: The Sound Experiment 2 and Singles

Henshaw's second EP, The Sound Experiment 2, was released in the summer of 2016. Henshaw released music videos for "Our Love" and "Night Calls", promotional singles from The Sound Experiment 2. Beginning in 2018, Henshaw released a series of non-album singles, including "How Does It Feel?", "Broke", "Doubt" (feat. Wretch 32), "Church" (feat. EarthGang), "The World Is Mine (Whole World Ahead)", "Only One to Blame", "Change For Me" with Brasstracks, and "All Good". "Church" and "Broke" have since become some of Henshaw's biggest songs.

2022: Untidy Soul

After releasing the singles Still Broke (featuring Keyon Harrold), Grow, and Chicken Wings, Henshaw released his debut album Untidy Soul. Critics stated the album was based on "rootsy, old-school soul, 90s hip-hop, bluesy jazz and gospel," with Henshaw calling it "a reflection of his own 'scatterbrain", each song telling a different story. [11] [12]

2024-Present: for someone, somewhere, who isn't us and It Could Be Worse.

After his Untidy Soul tour in 2022 and 2023, Henshaw released a mini-album on 2 August 2024 entitled for someone, somewhere, who isn't us, focusing on themes of on burnout and creative difficulties he had in the wake of Untidy Soul. [13] An accompanying short film and documentary was released on YouTube on 27 September 2024. [14]

Henshaw announced his second studio album, It Could Be Worse, on October 16, 2025, followed by the release of the singles "Get Back" and "Float". It was later revealed to be a vinyl-exclusive album. Following the release of the vinyl album, the single "Hair Down" was released on streaming services, and the album was released digitally on January 16, 2026.[ citation needed ]

Artistry

Henshaw with The Sound Experiment band, London, 22 June 2015. Soundexp1.jpeg
Henshaw with The Sound Experiment band, London, 22 June 2015.

Alongside gospel artists Helen Baylor, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, and Alvin Slaughter, Henshaw is said to have spent his childhood devouring mainstream pop music, from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to Usher and N*Sync. More recently, Henshaw identifies his biggest vocal inspirations as D’Angelo, Paolo Nutini, and Lauryn Hill, and finds songwriting inspiration in Grammy award winner Frank Ocean. [15]

Tours

Supporting

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Untidy Soul
  • Released: 28 January 2022
  • Label: Dorm Seven
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl
It Could Be Worse
  • Released: 19 January 2026
  • Label: Dorm Seven
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl

Extended plays

TitleDetails
The Sound Experiment
  • Released: 25 September 2015
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download
The Sound Experiment 2
  • Released: 15 July 2016
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download
For Someone, Somewhere, Who Isn't Us.
  • Released: 2 August 2024
  • Label: Dorm Seven
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)AlbumCredits
"Don't Worry" [17] 2016Tom PriorThe Sunday SceneBackground vocals
"Good Morning"2017 Wretch 32 FR32 Featured artist, songwriter
"Unfinished Sympathy" Pete Tong, Heritage Orchestra, Jules Buckley Ibiza Classics Featured artist, vocals
"Rest"2019 Half Alive Now, Not Yet Featured artist, songwriter
"Rise"N/A Godfather of Harlem soundtrackFeatured artist, songwriter
"Change For Me"2020 Brasstracks Golden TicketFeatured artist, songwriter
"Breakup Season"2021 Maya Delilah Breakup Season (feat. Samm Henshaw)Featured artist, songwriter

References

  1. ↑ "Iniabasi Henshaw Bushstock Festival". bushstock.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Garros, Arthur (20 May 2019). "Samm Henshaw: The British-Nigerian R&B singer with the "Church" radio hit". crossrhythms.co.uk. Cross Rhythms . Retrieved 10 August 2022. The British-Nigerian R&B singer with the "Church" radio hit
  3. ↑ "Samm Henshaw Shares Music Video for New Single". broadway world. n.d.
  4. ↑ "Introducing... Samm Henshaw". Clash. 25 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Introducing Samm Henshaw". livenation.co.uk.
  6. ↑ "Samm Henshaw's latest track Better". idolmag.co.uk.
  7. ↑ "Samm Henshaw Dates". ibandsintown.com.
  8. ↑ Untidy Soul, 28 January 2022, retrieved 28 January 2022
  9. ↑ "Samm Henshaw Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements". www.allamericanspeakers.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "Samm Henshaw Biography". amazingtunes.com.
  11. ↑ "Samm Henshaw – 'Untidy Soul' review: gospel-inspired crooner shares bittersweet reflections". NME. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  12. ↑ "Samm Henshaw: Untidy Soul review – a wry, low-key take on the modern self". the Guardian. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "An Evening with Samm Henshaw | The Hollywood Partnership". hollywoodpartnership.com. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  14. ↑ Samm Henshaw (27 September 2024). a short film. for someone, somewhere, who isn't us . Retrieved 19 December 2024– via YouTube.
  15. ↑ "Iniabasi Henshaw Bushstock Festival". bushstock.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015.
  16. ↑ "Samm Henshaw discography". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  17. ↑ "Credits / Samm Henshaw". Tidal. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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