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Line 1: {{short description\|American singer and songwriter (born 1987)}} {{hatnote\|For the name, see [[Sammie (name)]].}} {{Use mdy dates\|date=June 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist \|~~Name~~ name = Sammie \| image = Sammie 2018.png ~~\|Img_capt = '''Sammie''' during a promotional photo shoot~~ \| caption = Sammie in 2018 ~~\|Background = solo_singer~~ \| birth_name = Sammie Lee Bush, Jr. ~~\|Born = {{birth date and age\|1987\|3\|1}}~~ \| alias = ~~\|Origin = [[Boynton Beach]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]~~ \| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|mf=yes\|1987\|3\|1}} ~~\|Genre = [[Rhythm and blues\|R&B]], [[Soul music\|soul]], [[Hip hop soul\|hip-hop soul]]~~ \| birth_place = [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], U.S. ~~\|Occupation = [[Singer]]~~ \| origin = [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]], U.S.<br>[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], U.S. ~~\|Years_active = 1999–present~~ \| genre = {{Flat list\| ~~\|Label = [[Rowdy Records]]<br><small>(2005–present)</small><br>Freeworld Entertainment/[[Capitol Records]]<br><small>(1999–2002)~~ [[Contemporary R&B\|R&B]]<ref>{{Cite web \| title=R&B singer Sammie addresses murder charge against mother {{!}} FOX 35 Orlando \| url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/rb-singer-sammie-addresses-murder-charge-against-mother \| access-date=2025-08-21 \| website=www.fox35orlando.com}}</ref> ~~\|URL = [http://www.sammieforever.com/ SammieForever.com]~~ }} \| occupation = {{Flat list\| Singer songwriter }} \| years_active = 1999–present \| label = {{Flat list\| Star Camp Music [[Empire Distribution\|EMPIRE]] {{small\|(current)}} [[Capitol Records\|Capitol]] [[Freeworld Entertainment\|Freeworld]] [[Rowdy Records\|Rowdy]] [[Universal Motown Records\|Universal Motown]] [[Def Jam Recordings\|Def Jam]] [[Streamline Records\|Streamline]] [[Mosley Music Group\|Mosley]] [[Interscope Records\|Interscope]] {{small\|(former)}} }} \| associated_acts = {{hlist\|[[Dallas Austin]]\|[[Soulja Boy]]\|[[Lloyd (singer)\|Lloyd]]\|[[N-Toon]]\|[[Omarion]]}} \| website = {{URL\|sammiealways.com}} }} '''Sammie Lee Bush, Jr.''' (born March 1, 1987), known by the mononym '''Sammie''', is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 1999 hit single, "[[I Like It (Sammie song)\|I Like It]]", from his debut album, ''[[From the Bottom to the Top]]'' (2000). He returned with his second studio and self-titled album, ''[[Sammie (album)\|Sammie]]'' in 2006. Since then, he has released several EPs, mixtapes, and albums including ''Indigo'', ''Coming of Age'', and ''Everlasting''. Sammie announced via Instagram that he would be releasing a new album in 2020 after the completion of the Millennium Tour 2020. '''Sammie Bush''' (born in [[Boynton Beach, Florida]] on [[March 1]], [[1987]]) is an R&B Artist signed to Dallas Austin's [[Rowdy Records]]. He released a debut album in 2000 titled "From the Bottom To the Top" which was originally through Dallas Austin's Freeworld Entertainment label. At the age of 13, the album was released and included the singles "I Like It(1999)" and "Crazy Things I Do". The singles had a generous amount of radio airplay. ==Career== ===1999–2001: ''From the Bottom to the Top''=== Sammie first gained notice for his voice when appearing on ''[[Showtime at the Apollo]]'' in 1998, and winning for his rendition of [[Stevie Wonder]]'s "[[My Cherie Amour (song)\|My Cheri Amour]]".<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Kaufman\|first=Gil\|title=Where Ya Been? Sammie Graduating To Comeback, Third Eye Blind Can See Clearly Now\|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1533180/where-ya-been-sammie-graduating-to-comeback-third-eye-blind-can-see-clearly-now/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812102134/http://www.mtv.com/news/1533180/where-ya-been-sammie-graduating-to-comeback-third-eye-blind-can-see-clearly-now/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=August 12, 2014\|access-date=2020-07-14\|website=MTV News\|language=en}}</ref> In 1999, Sammie was signed to [[Capitol Records]] and released his debut album, ''[[From the Bottom to the Top]]'', on March 14, 2000.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/from-the-bottom-to-the-top/724029022\|title=From the Bottom to the Top by Sammie\|work=iTunes\|date=January 2000 \|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> Debuting at number 46 on the U.S. [[Billboard 200\|''Billboard'' 200]] charts, it was certified gold by the [[RIAA]] for more than 500,000 copies shipped to stores.<ref name="B200">{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/sammie/chart-history/tsl/\|title=Sammie Chart History\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name="2016Billboard">{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7581297/sammie-ep-im-him-interview\|title=Sammie Discusses His Mission to Save R&B & New EP 'I'm Him'\|magazine=Billboard\|date=November 18, 2016\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> The first single, "[[I Like It (Sammie song)\|I Like It]]" reached number 24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, simultaneously became gold-certified by the RIAA.<ref name="2016Billboard" /> The second single, "[[Crazy Things I Do]]" was released in early 2000 and peaked at number 39 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.<ref name="RNBHH">{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/sammie/chart-history/bsi/\|title=Sammie Chart History\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> In 2001, Sammie also contributed chorus vocals for "Hardball", a collaboration with rappers [[Bow Wow (rapper)\|Lil' Bow Wow]], [[Lil' Wayne]] and [[Lil' Zane]] for the ''[[Hardball (soundtrack)\|Hardball]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/78703/lil-rappers-team-up-for-hardball\|title='Lil' Rappers Team Up For 'Hardball'\|magazine=Billboard\|date=August 15, 2001\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> The song reached number 77 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/bow-wow/chart-history/bsi/\|title=Bow Wow Chart History\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> ===2005–2012: ''Sammie''=== ~~==Early Life==~~ After taking a hiatus from the music industry to focus on school, the singer graduated from [[West Orange High School (Florida)\|West Orange High School]] in Winter Garden, Florida at age 18 in 2005.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-01-21/news/Redding21_1_choir-jeff-redding-carnegie-hall\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613192008/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-01-21/news/Redding21_1_choir-jeff-redding-carnegie-hall\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 13, 2010\|title=West Orange High School choir director strikes chord of unity\|work=[[Orlando Sentinel]]\|date=January 21, 2008\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> He signed to [[Dallas Austin]]'s [[Rowdy Records]], where he re-entered the studio with top producers Dallas Austin, [[Jazze Pha]], and [[Bryan-Michael Cox]] for his second studio album, ''[[Sammie (album)\|Sammie]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/59561/sammie-inks-with-austins-rowdy-records\|title=Sammie Inks With Austin's Rowdy Records\|magazine=Billboard\|date=February 27, 2006\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> The album debuted at number 42 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref name="B200" /> The first single "[[You Should Be My Girl]]", featuring [[YoungBloodz]] member Sean P, peaked at number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the second single "[[Come with Me (Sammie song)\|Come with Me]]" peaked at number 23 on the same chart.<ref name="RNBHH" /> Miami's preteen R&B singer Sammie Bush was exposed to music even before he was born. His mother, a former professional singer, sang in the church choir while she was carrying him. Fittingly, Sammie's first singing triumph also occurred at church; at age four, he received a standing ovation for his performance of "Troubles Don't Last Always." Music was never far from Sammie's mind, even at school; teachers would catch him singing under his breath during classes, but encouraged his talent. Eventually, a music teacher from Charles Drew Elementary, a nearby magnet school with a special performing arts program, heard of Sammie's vocal gifts and he transferred there at the start of third grade. Soon after, he formed a vocal group, the Wonder 3, with two junior high boys. Sammie's music teacher was so impressed with their performances that she sent a videotape of them to the television program [[Showtime at the Apollo]], which led to an audition for the group and a 1998 solo performance for Sammie. Ultimately winning the show's finals, Sammie and his mother were contacted by Joyce Irby, an agent connected to Atlanta-based producer/songwriter Dallas Austin, who has worked with [[Monica (singer)\|Monica]] and [[Another Bad Creation]]. ~~===Career Beginnings===~~ Austin brought Sammie to his studios for some demos and almost a year later, had him return to record his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top, which was released in early 2000 by [[Capitol Records]]. His first single, "I Like It" became a top ten R&B hit and a Top 40 pop hit. His album soon hit platinum status. He followed hit up with the Top 40 R&B/Pop crossover, "Crazy Things I Do." In 2002, he was featured on the song "Hardball" with [[Lil Bow Wow]], [[Lil' Zane]] and [[Lil' Wayne]]. In 2008, Sammie was featured on [[Soulja Boy]]'s hit single "[[Kiss Me thru the Phone]]", which peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/sammie\|title=Sammie Chart History\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> Also in 2008, he released the single “One Way Street.” In 2012, he co-wrote the song "Next Breath" for singer [[Tank (American singer)\|Tank]]'s fifth studio album, ''[[This Is How I Feel]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://thegrio.com/2013/05/20/rb-singer-sammie-talks-new-music-and-growing-up-in-the-industry/\|title=R&B singer Sammie talks new music and growing up in the industry\|work=[[The Grio]]\|date=May 20, 2013\|access-date=March 20, 2018}}</ref> Also in 2012, Sammie released his mixtape “Insomnia,” followed by “The Leigh Bush Project” EP in 2013. ~~===Career Development===~~ He left the game to go on to graduate from West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida in 2005. A year later, Austin signed him to his reactivated Rowdy label and released his self-titled album. The album's first single, [[You Should Be My Girl]] hit the charts and became a Top 30 R&B hit. The album hit the Top 45 of the [[Billboard Hot 200]] albums chart. - Heather Phares, All Music Guide. She hates Music. ===2016–present: ''Indigo'', ''Coming of Age,'' ''Everlasting & Verzuz''=== In January 2016, Sammie released his retail mixtape, ''Indigo'' via his own imprint StarCamp Music.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/indigo/1072178382\|title=Indigo by Sammie\|work=[[iTunes]]\|date=January 5, 2016 \|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> His third album, ''Coming of Age'' was released in September 2017. His fourth album ''Everlasting'' was released in March 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/09/interview-sammie-talks-coming-of-age-and-beating-the-odds-as-a-young-black-man-in-america/\|title=Interview: Sammie Talks 'Coming Of Age' And "Beating The Odds" As A Young Black Man In America\|work=[[Vibe (magazine)\|Vibe]]\|date=September 7, 2017\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> In June 2019, Sammie embarked on “The Everlasting Tour” performing in intimate settings, giving his fans an up close experience. Sammie later dropped an EP called “Send Nudes” in December 2019. He also is in the lineup for The Millennium Tour 2020, joining headliner [[Omarion]], [[Bow Wow (rapper)\|Bow Wow]], [[Pretty Ricky]], [[Soulja Boy]], [[Lloyd (singer)\|Lloyd]], [[Ashanti (singer)\|Ashanti]], and [[The Ying Yang Twins]]. In June 2020, he released his fifth album, "Such Is Life". In June 2022, Sammie participated in the musical web series [[Verzuz]], where he shared the stage with his teammate [[Pleasure P]], and opponents [[Bobby V]] and [[Ray J]]. Their performances went viral over social media after a string of mishaps on stage, but Sammie was favored by viewers who deemed him a 'winner' out of all the participants in their match. This led him to go on a series of [[Boasting\|boasts]] on Instagram, where he was challenged by his teammate and opponents. This then led to many live streaming chats where the men discussed their flaws and success and eventually led to an idea to develop and form a [[Supergroup (music)\|supergroup]] named [[Verzuz#R.S.V.P.\|R.S.V.P]]. The group currently is in production stages and is working on releasing on EP later this year. ==Personal life== On January 12, 2023, Sammie's mother, Angila Baxter was charged with murder for the shooting death of Nekaybaw Collier in Orange County, Florida.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Allah \|first1=Sha Be \|title=R&B SINGER SAMMIE'S MOTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER \|url=https://thesource.com/2023/01/23/rb-singer-sammies-mother-charged-with-murder/ \|access-date=23 January 2023 \|agency=The Source \|date=January 23, 2023}}</ref> On January 22, 2023, Sammie released a statement on [[Instagram]]:{{Blockquote\|text=In consideration of the recent news, I would first like to express my most sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Collier. I understand the severity of the allegations, but I do not have any additional information. At this time, I respectfully request privacy for not only my family, but the family of Mrs. Collier. Thank you. Sammie.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=SAMMIE...I sing a bit 🎶 on Instagram \|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CnvZEYcOcU5/ \|access-date=2023-01-25 \|website=Instagram \|language=en}}</ref>}} ==Discography== {{Main\|Sammie discography}} ~~===Albums===~~ [[2000 in music\|2000]] ''[[From the Bottom to the Top]]'' [[2006 in music\|2006]] ''[[Sammie (album)\|Sammie]]'' ;Studio albums ~~===Singles===~~ ''[[From the Bottom to the Top]]'' (2000) ~~{\|class="wikitable"~~ ''[[Sammie (album)\|Sammie]]'' (2006) ~~!align="center" valign="top" width="40"\| Year~~ ''Insomnia'' (2012) ~~!align="left" valign="top"\| Song~~ ''Everlasting'' (2019) ~~!align="center" valign="top" width="40"\|<small><small>[[U.S. Hot 100]]</small>~~ ~~!align="center" valign="top" width="40"\|<small><small>[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks\|U.S. R&B]]</small>~~ ==Awards and nominations== {\| class="wikitable" !Year !Awards !Category !Nominated work !Result \|- \|rowspan="3" \|2009 ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|1999~~ \|[[BET Awards 2009\|BET Awards]]<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268631/beyonce-ti-nominated-for-bet-awards\|title=Beyonce, T.I. Nominated For BET Awards\|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)\|Billboard]]\|date=May 14, 2009\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> ~~\|align="left" valign="top"\|"I Like It"~~ \|[[BET Award for Viewer's Choice\|Viewer's Choice]] ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|24~~ \|rowspan="3" \|"[[Kiss Me thru the Phone]]" {{small\|(with [[Soulja Boy]])}} ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|8~~ \|{{nom}} \|- \|rowspan="2" \|[[2009 Teen Choice Awards\|Teen Choice Awards]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/awards/2009/06/teen-choice-awards-2009-nominees.html\|title=Teen Choice Awards 2009 nominees\|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]\|date=June 15, 2009\|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|2000~~ \|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Collaboration\|Choice Music: Collaboration]] ~~\|align="left" valign="top"\|"Crazy Things I Do"~~ \|{{nom}} ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|-~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|39~~ \|- \|Choice Music: R&B Track ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|2001~~ \|{{nom}} ~~\|align="left" valign="top"\|"Hardball" <sup>([[Bow Wow]], [[Lil Zane]], [[Lil Wayne]], Sammie)</sup>~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|-~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|-~~ \|- ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|2006~~ ~~\|align="left" valign="top"\|"[[You Should Be My Girl]]" <sup>([[Sean_Paul_%28rapper%29\|Sean P.]] of [[Youngbloodz]])~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|-~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|26~~ \|- ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|2007~~ ~~\|align="left" valign="top"\|"[[Come With Me]]" <sup>~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|103~~ ~~\|align="center" valign="top"\|38~~ \|} ==References== {{Reflist\|2}} ==External links== [{{Official website\|1=http://www.~~sammieforever~~sammiealways.com ~~Sammie Official Website]~~/}} {{Sammie}} {{Authority control}} ~~[[es~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Sammie]]}} [[Category:1987 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Boynton Beach, Florida]] [[Category:American child singers]] [[Category:American male dancers]] [[Category:American contemporary R&B singers]] [[Category:Singers from Florida]] [[Category:American hip-hop singers]] [[Category:21st-century African-American male singers]] [[Category:21st-century American male singers]]

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