Samm Henshaw releases new project “For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us” and shares new track “Under God”
for someone, somewhere, who isn't us
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Today, Samm Henshaw releases his latest project, ‘For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us’. This six-track mini album emerged from a period of struggle for Samm and ultimately became a profound life lesson he wishes to share with other creatives. He learned that even in creative hard times, if you remain consistent and resilient something beautiful can come out of it. Unlike past projects, Samm embraces this new era free of expectations. Reflecting on this phase, Samm says, “Anything that comes, I'm grateful for it, I'm excited for it. Ultimately, I think it needed to happen just for me to be able to prove to myself that I could still do it. It was almost like this project to me feels more like a lesson." Sonically, the project is darker and more experimental, ranging across funk, soul, pop and more.
Samm Henshaw's musical journey is a story of triumph. With a series of global tours, he has amassed nearly 400 million global streams and one million monthly listeners. His talent has been recognized by COLORS, Man About Town, GQ, NPR, and many more. He has worked with Quincy Jones and Steven McQueen on Soundtrack Of America, amassed over 120M views on YouTube, and appeared in the critically acclaimed drama Godfather Of Harlem. His recent foray this year into fashion saw him at the forefront of London Fashion Week for Ahluwalia and Labrum. Collaborating with diverse artists like Kota The Friend, Tobe Nwigwe, Maverick Sabre, EarthGang, and Wretch 32, Samm has always showcased his versatility and creative prowess.
Taking a step away from the spotlight over the past year, Samm realised that a purpose-driven life is a worthy one. He encourages others to strive for this, urging fellow creatives to take the necessary time to explore the unknown, which he finds terrifying yet comforting solace. When creating 'For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us,' Samm aimed for it to be experienced in three parts: the music, the documentary, and the merchandise. With a passion for all things creative, he will delve deeper into his artistic pursuits in the coming year. While music remains his first love, Samm also draws inspiration from photography, fashion, books, and television.
Samm Henshaw image credit Jasmijn van Buytene
Artist Bio:
Samm Henshaw found himself at a crossroads following the release of his debut album, Untidy Soul. He was not as excited about music as he once was and succumbed mentally and emotionally to pressures associated with his career, leading to a much-needed, intentional hiatus.
“I just don't feel confident about music in general at the moment. Music's just not exciting me the way it used to at the moment, but I've been finding some joy in some areas, and I think it's enough to have kept me going,” Samm explains. The journey of revitalizing his passion led to the creation of his new mini album, For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us.
As Samm took a step away from the spotlight over the past year, he realized that a purpose-driven life is a worthy one and the crooner is on a mission to encourage people to strive for that. He urges fellow creatives to take the necessary time and explore the unknown as he found it to be a terrifying albeit comforting solace. When creating For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us, Samm’s goal was to have digested in three parts: the music, the movie, and the merchandise.
The premise behind the new EP is about a man that's struggling to create his next project, and he writes all of these guidelines (of sorts) for himself in this notebook. He misplaces the book, and then someone else finds it. They then start to follow some of the stuff that they've seen inside this book. The book continues in this cyclic pattern of being lost and found; Before long, the book is completed and winds up in the hands of its original owner.
“I think the idea is that as people, we sometimes feel this level of lack inadequacy and I want to push and encourage this idea of not giving up—even when that seems like an easy out— because you never know what might happen when it comes and who it might inspire,” says Samm of this new chapter.
Unlike past projects, he is entering this new, transitional era free of expectations.
“Anything that comes, I'm grateful for it, I'm excited for it. But ultimately I think it needed to happen just for me to be able to prove to myself that I could still do it. It was just almost like this project to me feels more like a lesson. Look, as creatives, as people just in the world, all these little things apply to all of us in the same way and it's just about really figuring out, pushing forward and pushing yourself beyond maybe your comfort zone, pushing yourself beyond whatever your limits may be, but not being afraid to take that step."
Being the son of a reverend, Samm grew up on gospel music and began songwriting at the age of 15. He made his acclaimed debut in 2015 with The Sound Experiment. Its highly-anticipated sequel came the following year. His budding fame continued with hit singles “Broke” (2018), “Church” (2019), “All Good” (2020), and “The World Is Mine” (2019) as heard in the 2022 Netflix film, Hustle. He released his debut album, Untidy Soul, that same year. Samm has garnered global success with his sold-out shows in the U.S., U.K. and Asia. He also worked with the likes of Quincy Jones and Steven McQueen on Soundtrack Of America, amassed over 120M views on YouTube, appeared in the critically-acclaimed drama, Godfather Of Harlem, and has accumulated over 360M streams across DSPs.
“For Someone, Somewhere, Who Isn’t Us” album cover art