Samiyam

Experimental Hip-Hop Producer

Samiyam, whose real name is Sam Baker, is an American hip-hop producer and beatmaker known for his instrumental hip-hop tracks that often feature a lo-fi, off-kilter aesthetic. Emerging from the Los Angeles beat scene, Samiyam has been associated with the influential Low End Theory club night and has collaborated with other notable figures in the alternative hip-hop community such as Flying Lotus and The Gaslamp Killer. His work is characterized by its inventive use of samples, gritty drums, and a penchant for synthesizer sounds that give his music a distinctive texture. Samiyam's album "Sam Baker's Album," released in 2011, helped solidify his reputation as a talented producer within the electronic and hip-hop music scenes. He has continued to build on his discography with releases like "Animals Have Feelings" in 2016 and "Pizza Party" in 2017, further establishing his unique sound and approach to beatmaking.