Sampha facts for kids
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Sampha
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Sampha performing in November 2016
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| Birth name | Sampha Lahai Sisay |
| Born | 16 November 1988 Morden, London, England |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Sampha Lahai Sisay (born on November 16, 1988) is a talented British singer, songwriter, and music producer. He grew up in Morden, South London. Sampha is known for working with many famous artists. These include Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Frank Ocean, Gorillaz, and Kanye West.
Sampha has released two shorter music collections called EPs. They are Sundanza (2010) and Dual (2013). His first full album, Process, came out in 2017. This album was very successful and won the Mercury Prize that same year. His second album, Lahai, was released in 2023.
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Sampha's Early Life and Music
Sampha was born in Morden, South London. His parents moved to the United Kingdom from Sierra Leone in the 1980s. He started his musical journey by learning to play the piano at home. He also listened to many records his older brothers and sisters gave him.
As a teenager, Sampha became interested in making music. His older brother, Sanie, even built a small music studio at home. Sampha studied music at Ewell Castle School. In 2017, he returned to his old school to open a brand new music studio building.
Sampha's Music Career
In 2007, Sampha connected with a London music producer named Kwes through Myspace. Sampha said Kwes's music really inspired him. Kwes helped Sampha and introduced him to other musicians. These included Mica "Micachu" Levi and Ghostpoet. Kwes also introduced him to the record label Young.
In 2009, Sampha worked as an intern at the Young label. There, he helped remix a song called "Basic Space" by the band The xx. He also met other artists he would work with early in his career. These included SBTRKT and Jessie Ware. Sampha is also related to grime artist Flirta D.
In 2017, Sampha released his first album, Process. Critics loved the album. It won the Mercury Prize for the best album of the year. He released his second album, Lahai, in 2023. This album also received great reviews.
Sampha's Family Life
Sampha became a father in the spring of 2020. He has one daughter.
Sampha's Albums
Here are the main albums Sampha has released:
- Process (2017)
- Lahai (2023)
Awards and Recognitions
Sampha has received several awards and nominations for his music.
- In 2013, the BBC listed him as fourth in their "Sound of 2014" poll. This poll highlights new music artists to watch.
- In 2017, his album Process won the prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year.
- Also in 2017, his song "Don't Touch My Hair" with Solange Knowles was nominated for two Soul Train Music Awards.
- In 2018, Process won Album of the Year at the Worldwide Awards.
- He was nominated for a Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2018.
- In 2024, his album Lahai was nominated for Best Album at the Ivor Novello Awards.
- His song Spirit 2.0 also received an Ivor Novello Award nomination for Best Song in 2024.
- In 2024, Lahai won Best R&B Record at the American Association of Independent Music Libera Awards.
- Also in 2024, his song Spirit 2.0 won Best Independent Track at the AIM Independent Music Awards. His video for Only won Best Independent Video.
See also
In Spanish: Sampha para niños
