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Sam Ock | |
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Birth name | Samuel Ock |
Genres | |
Years active | 2011-present |
Labels | Good Fruit Co |
Samuel Ock, more widely known as simply Sam Ock, is a Korean American
In 2014, Ock co-founded independent record label Good Fruit Co with labelmates J. Han and CL, and is currently on the label's artist roster as both a solo performer and a member of AMP.
Life and Career
Personal Life
Samuel Ock was raised, and currently resides, in
Musical Beginnings
Ock's mother was a classical Opera singer[2] who earned a Masters in Vocal Performance from Seoul University in South Korea. Ock also had musical experience learning piano and singing hymns during his involvement at a local church, where he is still involved today. He believed that musical talent was universal until he watched the television singing competition American Idol for the first time. Upon seeing the show's auditioning process, Ock realized the uniqueness of his own talent and reportedly said, "Wow, I didn't know that people couldn't sing."
In high school, Ock learned to play the
Musical Career
Early Career (2008-2010)
Sam Ock's musical career began when he released his first original composition via YouTube on May 29, 2008.[4] As Ock uploaded more videos to his YouTube channel, he began slowly earning more notoriety before his eighth upload, "Never Change," which was a collaboration with current labelmate J. Han. The music video performance of "Never Change" quickly garnered over 1 million views, jumpstarting the artist's musical career.[5][6][7][8]
Soon after the release of "Never Change," Ock joined efforts with rappers
Shortly afterwards, Ock released collaborative pieces with successful YouTube musicians Esna Yoon,[12][13][14] Dumbfoundead,[15][16][17] and Clara C.[18][19][20][21][22] The collaborations eventually earned over 15,000, 35,000, and 225,000 views respectively. The musician has, since then, consistently released videos and continued building his online viewership through 2015.[23]
In the summer of 2010, the songwriter entered the 2010 Breakout Performers Contest hosted by JCPenney in partnership with Wong Fu Productions.[24] With over 180,000 views, Ock won the contest after two rounds narrowed down the number of contestants from over fifty to only ten.[25][26][27] He was awarded with the opportunity to perform in Los Angeles as part of the International Secret Agents tour.
2011-12: Simple Steps and Rest Easy EP
On August 10, 2011, Sam Ock released his debut studio album, titled Simple Steps.[28][29][30] The album features eleven tracks, with guest appearances from vocalists Seung Hyun, Skim,[31][32] Clara C,[33][34] and rapper Lyricks.[35][36] Ock released accompanying music video performances for the singles "Rollercoaster,"[37] "Beautiful People,"[38] "Love,"[39] "Greenshades,"[40] and "Little Light"[41][42] from the album.
In late 2012, Ock released a six-song EP titled Rest Easy EP.
2013-14: Move EP and Stages
The following year, the musician released a seven-track EP titled Move EP on November 22, 2013.
On March 12, 2014, Sam Ock released Stages, a full-length LP made up of the Move EP, 4 tracks from the Rest Easy EP, one previously released standalone single, and a remix of "Here I Go."
Also in 2014, Ock performed in
2015: GREY
Sam Ock released his second full-length studio album, titled GREY, on January 2, 2015.[59][60][61] The album was featured by Korean digital retailers Melon and Naver,[62][63] Christian hip hop outlet Rapzilla,[64] and Christian publication Reel Gospel.[65]
Discography
Studio Releases
Collaborative Albums
- Laus Deo (with John Rhee) (2014)[70]
References
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- ^ Robinson, Sam. "INTERVIEW: SAM OCK TALKS HIS MOVE EP". Reel Gospel. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Wu, Nathan. "Keepin' It Real". Inheritance Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "On My Knees (Original Song)". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Daniels, David. "Sam Ock releases album 'Grey'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "About Sam Ock". MTV.com. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock Live (AMP-Anointed Music Productions)". Our Witness Seoul. Our Witness. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Never Change by AMP". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "AMP Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock Live (AMP-Anointed Music Productions)". Our Witness Seoul. Our Witness. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "See You in Heaven [Original] by AMP". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock x Esna x Evan x Hanbyul Sing "What a Joy"". a-Tunes.net. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "A Medley with EsnatheSinger". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Beauty for Ashes (Cover) with EsnatheSinger". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Dumbfoundead x Sam Ock Release 'Different Galaxies' MV & Single". a-Tunes.net. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Monk, Ryan. "Dumbfoundead- Different Galaxies ft. Sam Ock". Whiskey Teeth. Old Whiskey Teeth. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Dumbfoundead - "Different Galaxies" ft. Sam Ock". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "ISA winners Clara Chung and Sam Ock collaborate for "Little Light"". allkpop. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Clara C and Sam Ock Collaborate". KoreAm. Koream Magazine. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Clara C & Sam Ock Collaborate: "Little Light"". Angry Asian Man. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Hsieh, Kevin. "Little Light by Clara C x Sam Ock". Channel APA. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Clara C x Sam Ock// Little Light [Original]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "samuelock - YouTube". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "2010 JCPenney Breakout Performer Contest - Sam Ock". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ Wang, Philip. "JCPenney Breakout Performer Winners! – Phil". Wong Fu Productions. Wong Fu Productions, LLC. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ "2010 JCPenney Breakout Performer Contest Winners: Sam and Lan". Angry Asian Man. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "ISA winners Clara Chung and Sam Ock collaborate for "Little Light"". allkpop. 6Theory Media, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Simple Steps by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Simple Steps album by Sam Ock". Channel APA. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock Releases Solo EP - Simple Steps". a-Tunes.net. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Simple Steps by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "LOVE [Original] by Sam Ock ft. Seung Hyun & Skim". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Simple Steps by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Clara C x Sam Ock// Little Light [Original]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Simple Steps by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ Ock, Samuel. "Ms. Instrumental". GOD first, life second. Tumblr. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Rollercoaster [Original] by Sam Ock". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Beautiful People [Original] by Sam Ock". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "LOVE [Original] by Sam Ock ft. Seung Hyun & Skim". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Green Shades [Original] by Sam Ock". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "Clara C x Sam Ock// Little Light [Original]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "ISA winners Clara Chung and Sam Ock collaborate for "Little Light"". allkpop. 6Theory Media, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock Releases His 'Rest Easy' EP". a-Tunes.net. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Rest Easy EP by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "Rest Easy [MV] // Sam Ock (@samuelock)". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock "New Sights" ft. Gowe, J. Han & Manifest". Rapzilla. Chad Horton & Philip Rood. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Move EP by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock - Every Moment [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock - Moving On [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock - Here I Go [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock - Every Moment (@samuelock @ampmovement @rapzilla)". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Stages by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ Hong, Tae. "Sam Ock proves his music can cross language barriers". The Korea Times. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock's GREY Sees Early International Success". Syntax Creative. Quality Junk. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Ock, Sam. "Sam Ock - Mobile Uploads". Facebook. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ Daniels, David. "Sam Ock Releases Album 'Grey'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Grand Mint Festival 2014 Lineup". last.fm. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Daniels, David. "Sam Ock Releases Album 'Grey'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Solis, Steven. "Sam Ock 'GREY' Album Cover, Tracklisting & Release Date Revealed". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Daniels, David. "Sam Ock releases album 'Grey'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Grey by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Sam Ock [Grey] 앨범 발매 이벤트". Melon. LOEN Entertainment. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Special: Naver Music". Naver Music. Naver Ltd. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Daniels, David. "Sam Ock Releases Album 'Grey'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Robinson, Sam. "Album Review: Sam Ock - GREY". Reel Gospel. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Simple Steps by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Rest Easy EP by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Move EP by Sam Ock". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ Solis, Steven. "Sam Ock 'GREY' Album Cover, Tracklisting & Release Date Revealed". Rapzilla. Chad Horton and Philip Rood. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Laus Deo by Sam Ock & John Rhee". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
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