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{{short description|American singer and songwriter (born 1987)}}
{{hatnote|For the name, see [[Sammie (name)]].}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| image = Sammie 2018.png
| caption = Sammie in 2018
| birth_name = Sammie Lee Bush, Jr.
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1987|3|1}}
| birth_place = [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], U.S.
| origin = [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]], U.S.<br>[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.
| genre = {{Flat list|
*[[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>
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| 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.
==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''===
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" />
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.
===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}}
;Studio albums
*''[[From the Bottom to the Top]]'' (2000)
*''[[Sammie (album)|Sammie]]'' (2006)
*''Insomnia'' (2012)
*''Everlasting'' (2019)
==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Awards
!Category
!Nominated work
!Result
|-
|rowspan="3" |2009
|[[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>
|[[BET Award for Viewer's Choice|Viewer's Choice]]
|rowspan="3" |"[[Kiss Me thru the Phone]]" {{small|(with [[Soulja Boy]])}}
|{{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>
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Collaboration|Choice Music: Collaboration]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Choice Music: R&B Track
|{{nom}}
|-
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==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
==External links==
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[[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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