Sampha
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 Sampha performing in November 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sampha Lahai Sisay |
| Born | 16 November 1988 Morden, London, England |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Discography | Sampha discography |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Website | sampha |
Sampha Lahai Sisay (born 16 November 1988) is a British singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from
Dual (2013).[4] Sampha's debut album, Process, was released on 3 February 2017 by Young[5] and won the 2017 Mercury Prize.[6] His second album, Lahai, was released on 20 October 2023.[7]
Early years
Sampha was born in
A-Level Music: in 2017 he returned to open a new music studio building.[8]
Career
In 2007, Sampha met London producer,
In 2017, Sampha released his first album Process to critical acclaim. The album won Sampha the Mercury Prize for best album of the year. He released his second album Lahai in 2023, also to critical acclaim.
Personal life
Sampha's first child, a daughter, was born in the spring of 2020.[13]
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Work | Result |
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| 2013 | BBC[15] | Sound of 2014 | Himself | Fourth |
| 2017 | Mercury Prize | Album of the Year | "Process" | Won |
| Soul Train Music Awards | Best Collaboration | "Don't Touch My Hair" (with Solange Knowles) | Nominated | |
| Best Dance Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Worldwide Awards | Album of the Year | Process | Won |
BRIT Awards
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Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act
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Himself | Nominated | |
| Ivor Novello Awards[16] | Best Song, Musically and Lyrically | "No One Knows Me (Like the Piano)" | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Grammy Awards[17] | Album of the Year | Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (as a featured artist and songwriter) | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Beggars Music – Sampha". Beggars Music. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Rising: Sampha". Pitchfork Media. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Sampha – Sundanza". Young. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Sampha – Dual". Young. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Sampha – Process". Young. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ Brown, Mark (14 September 2017). "Mercury prize 2017 is won by Sampha's Process". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (6 September 2023). "Sampha Details Album and Tour Dates, Shares New "Only" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Mercury Prize-winner Sampha Sisay returns to Ewell Castle School". Your Local Guardian. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Instagram post by Young Turks • Sep 15, 2017 at 5:47pm UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Sampha's Search For Magic _ The FADER". The FADER. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Sampha the voice of generations _ Dazed". Dazed Digital. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "RBMA Radio Live – Sampha". Rbmradio.com. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (31 August 2023). "Sampha's Circle of Life". Vulture. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (24 August 2023). "Sampha Announces New Album 'LAHAI' | News". Clash. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Sound of 2014 Profile: Sampha". BBC. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "Ivor Novello Awards (@TheIvors) - Twitter". Twitter and Ivor Novello Awards. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List". GRAMMYs. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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