Christian Music Renewed
Love Songs.
Released February 14th, 2018
Mantras.
Released January 11th, 2018
A-ha Moment
Released September 17th, 2016
Written and Produced by Ife Samms
© 2016 Ife Samms (BMI)
Biography
Ife Samms is a Brooklyn-based, Mixed-Raced Carribbean-American, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer with an original, unheard-of approach to the Christian-Pop genre.
She made her debut as the frontwoman, lead vocalist, and bass player for the Binghamton-based Funk band, The Funkophiles in 2012. From there they went on to win Binghamton University’s competitive “Battle of the Bands 2014,” performed at the university’s annual “Spring Fling” Concert, and opened for the likes of headliners Matt and Kim, RDGLDGRN, and Joey Bada$$.
As a solo artist, Ife is known for her uniquely creative approach to cover songs, colorfully thoughtful original music, and personable nature in her live performances. Her music is said to be intellectually-stimulating, spiritually moving, and easily relatable. Her music exists somewhere between a fusion of Pop, Funk, Gospel, Folk, Reggae, and the Avante-Garde genres. Her sound can be described as a mixture between Imogen Heap, Janet Jackson, Jonathan Butler, and Bob Marley.
This music will soothe your heart and encourage your soul.
Music Archive
Mantras.
(Debut Full-Length Album)
Released January 11th, 2018
All songs Written and Produced by Ife Samms
© 2018 Ife Samms (BMI)
Love Songs.
Released February 14th, 2018
Written and Produced by Ife Samms
“Wasted Time” Produced by James Eliot Wilson, Lyrics and Melody written by Ife Samms
© 2018 Ife Samms (BMI)
Beats and Instrumentals
Humble Beginnings
Released January 11th, 2017
ChefBrooky
Stay Strong (Prod. Marc Mac) ft. Ife Samms
Heaven’s Afternoon (Chef-Mix) ft. Ife Samms
A-ha Moment
Released September 17th, 2016
Written and Produced by Ife Samms
Recorded at Home
Cover Art by Angelica Mercedez
© 2016 Ife Samms (BMI)
Won’t Be Long
Released July 10th, 2016
Written by Cease SPRX ft. Ife Samms (Prod. by Blunted BEATZ)
Recorded and Mixed by Ife Samms
Cover Art by Angelica Mercedez
Like Summertime (Single)
Release Date : February 4th, 2016
Written and Produced by Ife Samms
Live Violin Performed by Ife Samms
© 2016 Ife Samms (BMI)
Christmas Special Beats EP
Release Date : December 24th, 2015
Tracks and Beats Produced by Ife Samms
“Winter Blues” Written by Ife Samms
“Falling in Lov3 with Jesus” Adapted by Ife Samms from “Falling in Love with Jesus” Written by Jonathan Butler
“Angels, We Have Heard” Adapted by Ife Samms
© 2015 Ife Samms (BMI)
EP Highlights :
Falling In Lov3 with Jesus
(Bonus Track) Angels, We Have Heard…
Beautiful Grace
Debut Single
Release Date : November 27th, 2015
Written and Produced by Ife Samms
Post-Production by Ife Samms
Live Bass, Violin, Melodica by Ife Samms
Recorded at Home
© 2015 Ife Samms (BMI)
Lyric Video
Lyric Video Directed and Shot by Daniel St. Vincent (@danielshotit)
Edited by Ife Samms
Support by Ije Mogoli
Live Performance Schedule
Past Shows
August 27th, 2016 : MVMNT Young Adult Volunteer Retreat; YoungLife Retreat Center, Glen Spey, NY
October 29th, 2016: Burning Bush 90’s Throwback Costume Party; Bluebird, Brooklyn, NY
December 15th, 2016: City Love NYC Christmas Show; Leftfield, Manhattan, NY
February 5th, 2017: Connect 4 Superbowl Party; Mable’s Smokehouse, Brooklyn, NY
Upcoming Shows
February 25th, 2017: The Bitter End, Manhattan, NY
March 4th, 2017: No Longer Emergencies; Brooklyn Commons Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
Electronic Press Kit
Live Video
Music Video
Photos
Winners at Binghamton University’s Late Night Battle of the Bands ’14
Binghamton University Spring Fling ’14 Opening for Matt and Kim, RDGLDGRN, and Joey Bada$$
Erika Henry Photography
Binghamton University Spring Fling ’14 Opening for Matt and Kim, RDGLDGRN, and Joey Bada$$
Shot from the “Beautiful Grace” Music Video
Sample Music
Biography
Ife Samms is a Brooklyn-based, Mixed-Raced Carribbean-American, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer with an original, unheard-of approach to the Christian-Pop genre.
Ife is known for her uniquely creative approach to cover songs, colorfully thoughtful original music, and personable nature in her live performances. Her music is said to be intellectually-stimulating, spiritually moving, and easily relatable. It exists somewhere between a fusion of Pop, Funk, Gospel, Folk, Reggae, and the Avante-Garde genres. Her sound is heavily influenced by Imogen Heap, Janet Jackson, Jonathan Butler, and Bob Marley. (Full Biography Page…)
Press
“Christian artists tend to play it safe when creating music. Rarely do you find an artist willing to explore sounds, textures and to have a playful nature when writing music. Ife Samms is such an artist.” – Solid Ground Reviews (Full Press Page…)
Upcoming Performances
February 25th, 2017: The Bitter End, Manhattan, NY
March 4th, 2017: No Longer Emergencies; Brooklyn Commons Cafe, Brooklyn, NY(Full Performance Schedule Here…)
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