Sammy Hakim

Sammy Hakim
CD title : Fearless
Genre:  Pop

Sammy Hakim's new single to be released the end of May 2012 titled Fearless

Sammy Hakim Sammy Hakim is a 16 year-old from Vienna who first showed musical promise at a young age. She writes her own music, in addition to singing and playing the guitar, piano, ukulele and violin. She released her first EP, "Locked You Out," in October, 2011, and is currently recording her second album. As with Locked You Out, the new album will contain all original material. With success as a pianist and a singer, coupled with her desire to become a professional songwriter, producer, and musician, Sammy was inspired to study additional instruments including violin, guitar and ukulele. These instruments are highly influential in how Sammy composes and arranges her original music. Sammy began composing and arranging songs when she was 13. Sammy’s songs are inspired by her friends and real life situations. Her music reflects influences of Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, and the Jonas brothers. Sammy’s soulful voice pays allegiance to Nick Jonas, Avril Lavigne and Carrie Underwood. Sammy, aligning herself with one of her music mentors in describing herself as an artist quotes, “I am like Elvis Costello, I write what I want, pop, county, rock, or whatever I feel. Writing and performing music is one of my deepest passions in life.” This drive and determination inspires Sammy to focus on a deeper understanding of her world and her relationships with people to create her unique brand of pop music that touches people at an emotional level seldom accomplished by young songwriters. Sammy has performed her music at a variety of local venues including Jammin Java, The Soundry. City Sweets, Café Amouri and other events throughout the region to promote singles from her debut EP, “Locked You Out”, released on 10/28/2011. Sammy is now beginning to promote her new single Fearless.
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