Samian (rapper) facts for kids
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Samian
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| Birth name | Samuel Tremblay |
| Born | 11 July 1983 Pikogan, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | 7ième Ciel |
| Associated acts | Anodajay, Loco Locass, Kashtin, Sans Pression, Shauit |
Samuel Tremblay, known by his stage name Samian, is a Canadian rapper. He was born on July 11, 1983. Samian is special because he performs his music in two languages: French and Algonquin.
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Who is Samian?
Samian is a member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation. He grew up in Pikogan, Quebec, which is an Indigenous community. His father is Québécois, and his mother is Algonquin.
His Early Life and Start in Music
Samian first got noticed in 2004 through a film project called Wapikoni. This project helps young Indigenous people create films and music. After this, he even performed on stage with a well-known Quebec rap group called Loco Locass.
In 2005, Samian worked on projects with important groups like Canada's National Film Board. He also helped with programs that encouraged young people to stay in school.
Winning Awards and Making History
In 2006, Samian won a big award in France. His music video for the song Courage was named the best at the United Indigenous Peoples Festival. At this festival, he also opened for Florent Vollant, a member of the famous group Kashtin.
Samian made history by being the first musician to sing in both French and Algonquin. This made him a huge inspiration for many young Indigenous people. His fame grew after he performed at the Festival Voix d'Amérique.
Important Songs and Collaborations
That same year, he met another artist named Anodajay. Together, they wrote a song called "La Paix des Braves." This song talks about an important agreement between the Cree Nation and the Government of Quebec. It became Samian's first hit song.
The group Loco Locass later invited Samian to perform "La Paix des Braves" with them. This happened at a big event in Montreal called Loco Locass Symphonique.
His Albums and International Shows
Samian released his first album, Face à soi-même, in 2007. It was released by 7ième Ciel Records, Anodajay's record label.
Since then, Samian has performed all over the world. He has had shows in countries like France, Spain, Finland, and China. He even performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
In 2008, Samian performed "Paix des Braves" again with Loco Locass. This was at a huge celebration for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal. Tens of thousands of people watched live, and millions more saw it on TV.
His 2010 album, Face à la musique, has a special version of the song "Tshinanu" by Kashtin. Instead of just using the old recording, Samian worked directly with the members of Kashtin. They recorded new guitar parts and chorus vocals for his version.
In 2010, Samian appeared on a popular TV show called Tout le monde en parle. He used this chance to talk about how the Algonquin language was in danger of disappearing.
Samian as an Actor
Besides music, Samian has also become an actor. In 2013, he was in a Quebec film called Rock Paper Scissors. He acted alongside famous actor Roy Dupuis.
In 2014, Samian performed at the Festival Présence Autochtone in Montreal. Other artists, including Loco Locass, joined him on stage.
That same year, he was part of a TV show on APTN called Le Rhythme. Samian and another artist, Dany Bédar, helped young Indigenous musicians. They guided them through training to record their first album as a group.
Samian has continued his acting career. He has appeared in several other films, including Scratch (2015), Hochelaga, Land of Souls (2017), Bootlegger (2021), The Inhuman (2021), and Aller Simple (2022). For his role in L'Inhumain, he won the Best Actor award at the 2022 American Indian Film Festival.
In 2022, Samian was nominated for a Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year. This shows how much his work is recognized in the music world.
Discography
- Face à soi-même (2007)
- Face à la musique (2010)
- Enfant de la terre (2015)
