Sampha

Sampha Sisay is an artist who combines contemporary R&B with a lighter shade of emotionally resonant electronic music that adds a rich texture to his songs without overtaking them stylistically. The particular balance he creates between these elements and the way his gentle tunes and soulful, plaintive delivery is echoed by his keyboard work, plus the overall sense of restraint that permeates his music almost inevitably brings to mind artists like James Blake. His melodies have a subtle and seductive flow with romantic overtones that are as palpable as the sense of melancholy that drives them. He is a frequent collaborator in the hip-hop world and beyond, having worked with major names in the industry such as Drake, Beyoncé, and SBTRKT.