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Sammie

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Biography

Miami's preteen r&b singer Sammie was exposed to music even before he was born. His mother, a former professional singer, sang in the church choir while she was carrying him. Fittingly, Sammie's first singing triumph also occurred at church; at age four, he received a standing ovation for his performance of "Troubles Don't Last Always." Music was never far from Sammie's mind, even at school; teachers would catch him singing under his breath during classes, but encouraged his talent. Eventually, a music teacher from Charles Drew Elementary, a nearby magnet school with a special performing arts program, heard of Sammie's vocal gifts and he transferred there at the start of third grade. Soon after, he formed a vocal group, the Wonder 3, with two junior high boys. Sammie's music teacher was so impressed with their performances that she sent a videotape of them to the television program Showtime at the Apollo, which led to an audition for the group and a 1998 solo performance for Sammie. Ultimately winning the show's finals, Sammie and his mother were contacted by Joyce Irby, an agent connected to Atlanta-based producer/songwriter Dallas Austin, who has worked with Monica and Another Bad Creation. Austin brought Sammie to his studios for some demos and almost a year later, had him return to record his debut album, From The Bottom To The Top, which was released in early 2000 by Capitol Records. Six years later, Austin signed him to his reactivated Rowdy label and released his self-titled album. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi

Top Tracks

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    You and me, girl, we can do the thang
    You and me, girl, we can do the thang
    You and me, girl, we can do the thang
    We can do the thang, we can do the thang
    I know she like me, I kinda dig it
    You Should Be My Girl - (3:55)  -  14,137 plays
  2.  
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    I know you think it ain't my place to say how I feel
    But I'm gonna say it anyway 'cause I gotta keep it real
    I know you're tired of trying to make it be
    Something that's truly not
    Girl, it kills me everyday to see you in tears
    Come With Me - (4:01)  -  14,589 plays
  3.  
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    Oh yeah
    I put you in the flyest gear making sure you're tight
    Perpetrating making you think every thing's alright
    Call you on my cell phone even on my time
    The crazy things I do for love
    Crazy Things I Do - (3:21)  -  7,583 plays
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    Oooohhh
    ooohhh
    oooohhh No Noo
    Oh Baby Girl
    We Need to Take It Slow
    Slow - (4:09)  -  6,276 plays
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    Baby, I'm tryna step to you and be a man about it
    And express myself, my pride just won't allow it
    Couldn't help before, the life of me, girl I wasn't triflin'
    I can't believe the things I did to you
    I'm not here to say I'm sorry over and over
    Another Last Chance - (4:32)  -  4,544 plays
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