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Sam Brodie | |
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 Brodie in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sam Ian Brodie |
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| Born | July 4, 2001 Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Publishing |
| Website | https://www.sambrodie.uk/ |
Sam Brodie (born July 4, 2001) is a Scottish record producer and singer-songwriter.[1]
Early life[edit]
Brodie was born in Kirkcaldy in 2001.[2] He attended Balwearie High School and is self-taught in music production, starting in 2016 in his bedroom. Brodie later attended Kingston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production.[3] He first uploaded his demos to YouTube and Soundcloud where he found an early audience for his work.[1] His style has been described as a "flavourful cocktail" blending indie rock, pop-punk, and hip-hop influences.[4]
Musical career[edit]
Brodie first became known as a producer on the platform YouTube,[2][1] before earning himself a 50/50 partnership publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing & Umbrella Songs Publishing at the age of 21.[5]
In 2021, Brodie performed at the King Tut's Summer Nights festival as an artist.[6]
In 2022, Brodie started to compose samples for audio marketplace WAVS to make sure he was correctly credited for his work and is in top 50 sellers on the website.[2][4]
In 2023, Brodie collected IMPALA gold, double silver and silver awards for his work as a songwriter on the album '12' by Russian rapper FACE.[5]
In 2024, he topped the Billboard Luxembourg songs chart, debuting at number one for his work as a songwriter on the song 'No Use' by American rapper and singer 03 Greedo.[2][7]
He has helped produce 4 albums and 1 EP with major record labels and indie labels such as Universal Music Group and Empire.[5]
Brodie has produced for other artists such as The Last Artful, Dodgr and Lil Bean.[5]
Brodie has also worked with producers Teddy Riley and Cubeatz.[1]
Musicianship[edit]
Brodie has described that he creates instrumentals using drums, guitars and pianos.[1]
Brodie also uses manipulated vocal samples, melodies and lyrics as part of his production style.[4]
2020 Scottish Album of the Year Award winner NOVA described Brodie as a melodic trap artist with pop influences and a cool style.[8]
Significant works[edit]
Singles[edit]
- CHLOBOCOP - PRESiDENT FREESTYLE (2018)
- FACE - БЕДНОМУ (2019)
- The Last Artful, Dodgr - Asi9ine (2022)
- Shady Blu, 03 Greedo - No Use (2023)
- Lil Bean - Somewhere in the Darkness (2023)
- Lil Bean, ZayBang, Lil Yee - TRY FOR ONCE (2023)
- Lil Bean, ZayBang, Lil Yee - Free The Innocent (2023)
- Lil Bean - nun bigger than the family (2024)
Albums[edit]
- FACE - 12 (2019)
- The Last Artful, Dodgr - Hits Of Today (2022)
- Lil Bean - 4THECULTURE2 (2023)
- Lil Bean and Zay Bang - Benzes & Trackhawks (2023)
- Lil Bean - BACK TO THE BASICS 2 (2024)
EPs[edit]
- CHLOBOCOP - LiL RED RIDIN' FROM the HOOD (2018)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Robertson, Adam (2024-02-23). "Scottish songwriter 'shocked' as hit song peaks at number one in Luxembourg". The National. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b c d McCormack, Callum (2024-02-19). "Fife singer-songwriter Sam Brodie scores first Billboard number one hit". Fife Today. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Brodie, Sam. "Sam Brodie - LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ^ a b c M, Dan (2023-09-25). "Creator Spotlight: Sam Brodie (+ Free Samples)". WAVS BLOG. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b c d MacDonald, Ben (2023-07-10). "Kirkcaldy music producer signs publishing deal with major record label". The Courier. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Brooke Combe to open doors on King Tut's Summer Nights". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (2022-02-15). "Luxembourg Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "On the Rise: NOVA aka Shaheeda Sinckler on her 2020 - The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Sam Brodie at AllMusic
- Sam Brodie at IMDb
- Sam Brodie discography at MusicBrainz