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 |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | 7ième Ciel |
| Associated acts | Anodajay, Loco Locass, Kashtin, Sans Pression, Shauit |
Samuel Tremblay, known as Samian, is a Canadian rapper. He was born on July 11, 1983. Samian sings and raps in both French and the Algonquin language.
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Samian's Journey in Music and Acting
Early Life and Beginnings
Samian is a member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation. He was born in Amos, Quebec. He grew up in Pikogan and other cities in Quebec. His mother is Algonquin, and his father is Québécois. Samian first gained attention in 2004. He took part in the Wapikoni film project. Later, he performed with the Quebec rap group Loco Locass.
Community Work
In 2005, Samian worked on many projects. These included Canada's National Film Board. He also helped with the Department of Indian Affairs. He supported groups working to prevent school dropouts. He also helped with awareness about health and other social issues.
Rising to Fame
In 2006, Samian won a top prize. His music video Courage was named best at a festival. This was the United Indigenous Peoples Festival in Pau, France. At this event, he opened for Florent Vollant. Vollant is a member of the music group Kashtin. Samian was the first musician to sing in both French and Algonquin. He inspires many Indigenous young people. His popularity grew after the Festival Voix d'Amérique.
"La Paix des Braves" Song
In 2006, he met Anodajay. They wrote the song "La Paix des Braves." This song was about an agreement. It was signed between the Cree Nation and the Quebec Government. The song became Samian's first single. Later, Loco Locass invited Samian to perform it. He sang the song at the Place des Arts in Montreal. This was during the Loco Locass Symphonique event.
Debut Album and International Shows
Samian released his first album in 2007. It was called Face à soi-même. The album was released on Anodajay's 7ième Ciel Records. Samian has performed all over Canada. He has also performed in other countries. These include France, Spain, and Finland. He also performed in China. In 2010, he performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Public Speaking and Big Performances
In 2007, he was a spokesperson. This was at the Quebec Social Forum. He spoke alongside Paul Piché and Raoul Duguay. On June 24, 2008, Samian performed again. He joined Loco Locass for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. They sang "Paix des Braves" for thousands of fans. Millions more watched on television.
Later Music and Acting Career
His 2010 album was named Face à la musique. It included a hip hop version of "Tshinanu." This song was originally by Kashtin. Samian did not use the old recording. Instead, he worked with Kashtin members. They recorded new guitar and chorus parts for his song.
Raising Awareness
On May 2, 2010, Samian appeared on a TV show. It was called Tout le monde en parle. He spoke about the Algonquin language. He shared that the language was in danger.
Acting Roles
In 2013, Samian acted in a Quebec film. It was called Rock Paper Scissors. He starred alongside Roy Dupuis. On August 4, 2014, Samian performed a concert. It was at the Festival Présence Autochtone in Montreal. Many guests joined him, including Loco Locass.
In 2014, Samian also took part in a TV program. It was shown on APTN. The show was called Le Rhythme. Samian was a mentor on the show. He guided young Indigenous musicians. They were aged 18 to 30. He helped them through training. This led to them recording their first album as a group.
Samian has continued his acting career. He appeared in the films Scratch (2015) and Hochelaga, Land of Souls (2017). He also acted in Bootlegger (2021) and The Inhuman (2021). His most recent film was Aller Simple (2022). He won an award for Best Actor in 2022. This was at the American Indian Film Festival for his role in L'Inhumain.
In 2022, he was nominated for a Felix Award. This was for Indigenous Artist of the Year.
Discography
- Face à soi-même (2007)
- Face à la musique (2010)
- Enfant de la terre (2015)
