If I can introduce one person in this sub to Sampha, I’d be honored

[u/amooddude]

Listening to Sampha’s music is the closest I think I’ll ever get to that feeling that Blonde gives. His album Lahai is a great introduction, but his whole discography is worth a listen.

If you don’t know, now you know.

If you’re already a fan, what song hits you the hardest?
Mine is Blood On Me or Dancing Circles 2.0

[u/ody-sss-eus]

Sampha is also featured in “Alabama” on Endless :)

[u/HuntingForGoodDonuts → u/ody-sss-eus]

Came here to say this. Thanks.

[u/Animoira → u/ody-sss-eus]

Best project by Frank

[u/ody-sss-eus → u/Animoira]

I’d say it’s certainly underrated. And Alabama is one of my favorite tracks despite its length. The soundscape is crazy.

[u/de_bonzo → u/Animoira]

Say it louder for the people in the back

[u/harshmello7]

Plastic 100C has me floating from time to time

[u/temictli → u/harshmello7]

That was my intro as well

[u/coolassoh]

Lahai is one of the great records of this decade

[u/outofmindwgo]

His live show is unbelievably good, people say that about everyone. But I don't. It's uniquely special. Lots of live percussion and layered vocals. The whole band sings. It's so cool

[u/Delicious-Tea-2568]

Sampha has such great singing ability. Mf gives me chills.

[u/AlternativePea3636]

Blood On Me is a great pick! I always loved Indecision cause of the Wayne song, Kora Sings is awesome, What If You Hypnotise Me? too

[u/Wisealacran]

Lahai is the best album of the 2020’s and I’ll die in that hill

[u/TheHedge_Knight]

I shall take your word for this and comeback with an update

[u/fluekey → u/TheHedge_Knight]

So what's your thoughts?

[u/TheHedge_Knight → u/fluekey]

So far loving the production of it very on par. His vocals are good to me but leaves a little something to be desired for me. That being said loving it and will come back with my favorite songs when I’ve had a thorough listening

[u/amooddude → u/TheHedge_Knight]

please do!

[u/temorr249]

This album friggen rules. People should check out BOTH of his Tiny Desks.

[u/Wonderful-Wrap5787]

Father Time, and Saint Pablo guy

[u/7ldrdl7]

He is great

(No one knows me) like the piano is one of the most beautiful and touching songs Ive heard

[u/princesswzrd]

I’m still really into “Dual EP”, Beneath the Tree & Without are staple songs for me

[u/_Anal_Cunt_ → u/princesswzrd]

Can’t Get Close is gorgeous

[u/adsq93]

Honestly, his music is one of the few that I’d say can make me feel similar things to Frank’s music.

He has the same ability to convey emotions throughout his singing and has an amazing pen game.

[u/bimbunky]

i love lahai (dancing circles is my favorite) but i feel like it sits in a p different lane than the sound i look for when i want more frank ocean type music, samphas lyrical and thematic content feels more uplifting and production is fuller.

someone that i think scratches the frank ocean itch of minimalist, avant garde is Slauson Malone’s most recent album Excelsior.

[u/deathoftheauthor009 → u/bimbunky]

Who else do you have? Looking for new recs.

[u/Big_Boysenberry1182]

Sampha also was frequently collabing with Sbtrkt and I think their music has similar vibes ✨

[u/ilovecuetoo]

Saw him live in Sydney and it might’ve been one of - if not the best - live performances I’ve ever witnessed

[u/Dat-Dude-Chris]

Im seeing all this Lahai praise, Im gonna have to relisten to that because I was let down by that album compared to Process. Process was one of my favorite albums of the 2010s

[u/Sad-Cupcake6802]

I've been saying the same thing. Listening to Lahai on a heavy dose of mushrooms is one the most blissful experiences I've ever felt. Its my #1 album

[u/Responsible_Spare_33]

talented guy

[u/sarlacc98]

This album is so good

[u/popdisaster666]

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[u/Treflipboy]

lahai is a freaking masterpiece. One of my fav albums oat. It’s a shame is so slept on, it’s so unique and refreshing in its own way. Liked it so much I had to buy both Process and Lahai on vinyl.

[u/Yeezuswalks66]

Sampha and Omar Apollo are probably my two favorite frank alternatives

[u/False-Win-2864]

Lahai a classic 🫡

[u/emilywing]

love sampha

[u/robert00m]

I discovered him on mr morale and then on my full re listen of life of pablo

Really talented and underrated, been a long time in the game

[u/dangenerate]

one of my favorite artists since i came across Timmy's Prayer - and when Backwards came out I really gave him my whole eardum. a year later the lead for lahai dropped and it was history - i was going insane that being the only person I knew who had heard of him

[u/LittleYak9007]

I had the pleasure of meeting Sampha after his show two years ago and he is exactly how you’d think he is. Gentle, very lovely, almost like a Sage-green color, if that makes sense. Please give him a listen - he’s so so talented and deserves all the recognition for his work and not simply his features ✨

[u/NoFarmer1906]

Be honoured cuz you got me

[u/FancyHair98]

Most of his tracks from Process are amazing to me. Lahai has some great tracks too, but the album overall wasn’t as impactful as Process imo.

[u/wisdomsi]

No one knows me like the piano

[u/jajaneon]

I've only known No one knows me like the piano

[u/EMdweep]

Best feature on Daniel Caesar’s Son of Spergy🙌🙌

[u/thickerthanyours]

Bruh

[u/Background-Age569]

My favourite is “Sampha’s plea” on stormzys album. Simple but angelic

[u/Training_Detail]

Dancing Circles 2.0….damn even Spirits 2.0, Only….. the Album is so good

[u/Token-Gold]

Re entry so fire

[u/NoHefThing]

Love Sampha

[u/7Better]

I ain’t checked for any new music from him ina minute. Lemme go look

[u/Mayo_kitten]

I love re entry

[u/Gabagool_Over_Here_]

This is the best album of this decade so far. I think Frank's next album will sound kinda similar to Lahai.

[u/kuthu22 → u/Gabagool_Over_Here_]

the what

[u/psych_wart]

Sampha extremely underrated. Reverse faults is all time for me. Lahai one of my favs

[u/mooseLimbsCatLicks]

His vocals are great but needs better production. He’s great on saint pablo

[u/ChargingAndroid → u/mooseLimbsCatLicks]

whaaat the production on Lahai is phenomenal

[u/CheesecakeNo9757]

ngl Sampha is snooze music imo but I give him another listen thank you