Sam Letric

Artist Information

Biography

It's not very often that an individual comes along with all the intangibles, gifts & influences needed for you to realize that they are created for one particular craft. Son of a Pastor/Principal, multi talented singer / songwriter / musician / producer Sam knew that he had a gift for music before he even began playing. Growing up in a home where music from the late 50s, 60s & 70's was predominantly played, he became obsessed with singing at a very early age. Sam would always watch other musicians play for his father in church and there was something that drew him to the guitar. At the age of 6 he began playing the guitar himself despite the fact that he broke his older sisters guitar & was told to stay away from it. Music felt natural to Sam and church gave him the opportunity to develop his talent through traveling, meeting musicians in different cities, and being exposed to other cultures. He loved the soulful & spiritual experience that always seemed to be prominent in the music at church. At the age of 9, Sam played with older musicians from other churches and his ability to play by ear & catch on to anything he heard made him one of the most requested musicians. He actively participated in the choir by both playing and singing. This helped to teach him music theory soul concepts of harmony and at the young age of 13, Sam was appointed music director for his church In middle school Sam started listening to a variety of music including R&B and Hip Hop. Some of these artists included Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Biggie, Nas, Tupac, Big Daddy Kane and KRS 1. Still, the vast majority of music that he listened to was old school (50s, 60s, 70s & 80's). He didnt realize that he wanted to pursue music professionally until the age of 19. His father had always told him that his gift was music, but he had dreams of being in the NBA. Those dreams came to an end with a knee injury which led him back to his first love - music. Over a coarse of 10 years Sam had the pleasure of meeting various professional artist, musicians & songwriters, that played a key role in grooming his talents and cultivating his skill. In 2002, Sam began his of many co-production efforts as a guitarist/song writer. From that point he has co-written Albums that span the genres of Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop, Gospel, Acoustic & Jazz; of those albums he has released two (2) solo albums: 'Nothing On The Radio' was relased in April of 2007 & 'LifeLuvNMusik' was released on March 1, 2011. The unique thing about Sam's craft is that his music has the unique ability of blending timeless themes, or messages in a very relevant, “now” way. Sam would like the music industry and the artists in the industry to strive for a higher standard morally while not compromising the energy, creativity, expression, and sensuality among other factors that help music take root in the soul of people. When you have art where light expresses the artist and the artist is forever looking to express the light through his emotions, it brings about something complete, whole, and consuming. Sam's music is respectful, soulful, passionate and therapeutic. The variety of grooves makes it easy to listen to at any moment (the groove of modern day swing music) and his songs present situations that everyone can relate to. Most of the time you find R&B artists writing music for women, but Sam writes for both sexes and his messages are what people need to hear. He writes about what he is trying to reach and achieve. "Music is about life. Everyone has some type of spiritual belief, but at the end of the day live life. Dont become a slave to the things that are here, but enjoy life and try to better yourself. Along with furthering his career as an artist, songwriter, musician and producer, Sam has recently founded the Letric School of Music in 2011. The Letric School Of Music was initially designed out of his desire to share his gift with his loved ones; however, once he began, he discovered that the passion fo

Instrumentation

Jason Hester - Drummer
Broadway The Lyricist - MC/Producer
Sean Hill - Featured Vocalist
Alamet Nieves - Vocalist / Congas & Percussions
Jermaine Giddens / Jeff Williams - "Bass"
Steve Holcomb - Keyboard and vocal
Davell Taylor - keyborads

Discography

"2006" Co Production "Show-U-Me"

"2006" Co Production "Balance"

"2007" LP Nothing ON The Radio

"2011" LP LifeLuvnMusik

Official Website

http://www.samletric.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Sam Letric Website

Audio

• LifeLuvNMusik
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• Acrophobia
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• Innocent - Final Mix - Basic Mastering
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• Kissed By The Sun
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• Genesis
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Lyrics

• LifeLuvNMusik
• Precious Jewel

Video

S.L & E.H somethings come over me

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Press

• "That was on of the best live performances that I had ever seen" [+ Show ]
  

  That was one of the best live performances I had ever seen. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was...That was one of the best live performances I had ever seen. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was simply amazing. I could tell immediately that Sam was truly a musically gifted individual. The evening began with a few acoustic songs that grabbed the audience's attention, my favorite being "What You Like" I think that everyone was blown away when he began singing and playing the electric guitar ... People jumped out of their seats and hit the dance floor. He really has a captivating energy about him and his music sounds so smooth soulful and passionate.

• Sam Letric "LifeLuvnMusik" [+ Show ]
  

  Sam Letric’s full-length “Nothing On the Radio,” introduced the soul-soaked prodigy to a select audi...Sam Letric’s full-length “Nothing On the Radio,” introduced the soul-soaked prodigy to a select audience in 2007. Four years later, it’s time for the mainstream to bow down to the masterful singer, songwriter and instrumentalist’s second love child, “LifeLuvNMusik.” The pastor’s son was listening to Sam Cooke and Al Green at age 4, playing guitar by 6 and named music director at his church at 13. Here, Letric wears his heroes on his sleeve, conjuring Prince and Terence Trent D’Arby with as much ferocity as old-school legends from the 1960s and 1970s. In skilled slow jams “Mrs. Right” and “Genesis,” he is as smooth and sensuous as high-end silk; while he harkens decades past in the delightfully retro “Acrophobia” or “G&S”; gives Stevie Wonder a run for his money on spiritual Kissed By the Sun”; and offers a shout-out to Simon & Garfunkel on “Innocent.” But title cut “LifeLuvNMusik” is all Letric’s, and an ideal opening track, with its urgent click-clack groove and uptempo fervor, truly worthy of launching the singer to a national following. Letric says he’s performed blues, rock, acoustic, R&B, jazz and gospel for audiences of all sizes at coffee shops, birthday parties, church events, clubs and jam sessions. One listen and you’ll know that Sam Letric is ready to graduate from wedding halls to Radio City Music Hall. He’s that accomplished
  

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