Sampa the Great

Not to be confused with Sampha.

Sampa the Great
Sampa the Great at Glastonbury Festival 2019
Background information
Birth nameSampa Tembo
Born (1993-08-09) 9 August 1993 (age 31)[1]
Ndola, Zambia
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • poet
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websitesampathegreat.com

Sampa Tembo (born August 9, 1993), known professionally as Sampa the Great, is a Zambian singer, rapper and songwriter. Between 2014 and 2020, she was based in Australia.[2][3] Her debut solo album, The Return (September 2019), peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019 she won Best Hip Hop Release for her second single, "Final Form". In the following year she won the same category for The Return, as well as Best Female Artist and Best Independent Release. In March 2020 Sampa became the first artist to win the Australian Music Prize twice: for Birds and the Bee9 (November 2017) and The Return. The artist was based back in Zambia from late 2020, where she issued her second studio album, As Above, So Below (September 2022).

Early life

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Sampa Tembo was born in 1993 in Ndola, Zambia as the middle of five children.[4][5][6][7] Her family moved to Gaborone, Botswana when she was one, due to unrest related to economic reforms and the transition to multi-party democracy, but visited relatives in Zambia often during the holidays during her childhood.[4] Her mother Theresa, a dancer, is from the Bemba people while her father Alfred, an insurance broker and some-time DJ, is from the Tumbuka.[7][8][9] Her sister, Mwanje Tembo, is a singer.[8] She received both piano and singing lessons and started writing poems/lyrics from the age of nine.[7] In the early 2010s she studied music for visual media at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco,[8][10] for two years and Los Angeles for a year.[5][6][11] While in San Francisco she recorded two tracks.[7]

Tembo moved to Sydney in 2013 and was based there until 2018,[9] she completed a bachelor's degree in audio engineering at SAE Institute in 2015.[5][6][7] As of 2018 she is based in Melbourne.[12] The artist acknowledges her family and communities in both Botswana and Zambia as the foundation of her success.[13]

Sampa the Great (right) performing at Haldern Pop, Germany in August 2018.

Music career

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2015–2016: Early years

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Sampa the Great was featured on the second single, "Beauty" (September 2015), by future soul singer-songwriter Wallace (a.k.a. Wallace Gollan).[14][15] The rapper's debut mixtape, The Great Mixtape, was released as a free download on 16 October 2015, and later on CD and vinyl by Melbourne label Wondercore Island.[5] The artist described it as "a search for creativity, laughter, purpose and rhythms",[2] and credits her African youth for inspiring the "political consciousness" on the record.[16] It was produced by Sydney-based Dave Rodriguez (p.k.a. Godriguez).[10][16] They had met at a jazz and hip-hop freestyle at a club, Foundry, in Sydney.[17] Sampa the Great's vocals were recorded in two takes.[17] On 18 December a mixtape track, "F E M A L E", was released as a single.[18] The track was co-written by Tembo with D Rodrguez-Lovibond.[19]

On 19 January 2016 Sampa the Great released a standalone single, "Black Dignity".[20] Two days later another standalone single, "Blue Boss", was issued.[21] The rapper featured on the track "Second Heartbeat" alongside Okenyo, for Urthboy's fifth studio album, The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat (March 2016). Another two standalone singles followed, "24" and "Blessings", released together on 25 May.[22][23] On 6 October she issued a music video, "HERoes (The Call)".[24] On 27 October a related music video, "HERoes (The Response)", was released.[25]

2017–2018: HERoes Act 2 to Birds and the Bee9

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Main article: Birds and the Bee9

On 28 April 2017 Sampa the Great released a single, "Everybody's Hero" featuring British singer Estelle.[10][26] Her debut extended play, HERoes Act 2 was the issued on 12 May.[5] In an interview she described it as, "a snapshot of a time of uncertainty and doubt, and the realisation that those aspects are very normal". On the EP the rapper collaborated with producer, Rahki.[6] The second and third singles from the EP, "The Plug" and "Paved with Gold", also featuring Estelle, were released on 11 May.[27][28]

Sampa the Great issued a second mixtape, Birds and the Bee9 (10 November 2017), which "crosses hip-hop, soul, jazz, gospel and reggae",[12] via the Big Dada label.[29] It was produced by Sensible J, Silentjay[10] and Kwesi Darko. The track "Casper" contained guest vocals from Syreneyiscreamy, the track "Inner Voice" contained guest vocals from Mwanje Tembo, and the track "Healer" contained guest vocals from Zaachariaha. The mixtape won the Australian Music Prize in March 2018, which includes AUD$30000 from Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), with their CEO Dan Rosen hoping it, "will assist in developing [her] career and help take her music to the world."[30][31] She hoped to use the prizemoney to fund her own home studio.[10]

Birds and the BEE9 received positive reviews. The Guardian's Kitty Empire noticed influences from Lauryn Hill.[32] On 3 October the single, "Rhymes to the East", was released.[33] On 17 October, the single "Bye River" was released.[34] On 20 October, she featured on the track "Your Orbit" by Ecca Vandal, on her eponymous debut album Ecca Vandal. On 5 April 2018 a music video, "Black Girl Magik" featuring Nicole Gumbe, was issued.[1] On 23 April the rapper was featured in the music video, "Your Orbit" by Ecca Vandal.[35]

2018–2020: The Return

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Main article: The Return

On 29 November 2018 the artist released her single, "Energy" featuring Nadeem Din-Gabisi along with an accompanying music video.[36] She intended to release her debut studio album later that year: however, it was delayed.[32] On 5 June 2019 another single, "Final Form" appeared with a music video.[37] Her debut album, The Return, was released on 13 September 2019 via Ninja Tune.[38] In October 2019 she was listed at No. 2 on Happy Mag's "The 15 Australian Female Artists Changing the Game Right Now."[39]

Performing at Fairgrounds Festival, December 2018

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019 Sampa the Great was nominated in two categories: Best Video (directed by Sanjay De Silva) and Best Hip Hop Release for "Final Form".[40] Upon winning Best Hip Hop Release the artist was "snubbed" by ARIA when the TV broadcast switched to a commercial rather than show her acceptance speech.[41] As the first female person of colour to win a hip hop category the move exemplified systemic racism in the industry.[41] In March 2020 Sampa the Great won the Australian Music Prize for The Return; becoming the first musician in its 15-year history to win the award twice.[42]

On 23 September 2020 the singer released "Better Days" with Baker Boy and Dallas Woods.[43] The artist was nominated in six categories at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards, held in November, and won three: Best Hip Hop Release, Best Female Artist and Best Independent Release for The Return.[44] She also performed at the 2020 ceremony through a video-link to Botswana and delivered "a strong statement" on "lack of diversity of the Australian music industry" and specifically took aim at the ARIA board for her snubbing in the previous year.[45]

2021–present: As Above, So Below

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Main article: As Above, So Below

In November 2021, Sampa the Great confirmed new music would arrive early in the next year.[46] She toured North America in March and April 2022.[47] Her track, "Never Forget", is a tribute to Zamrock; she also worked with Emmanuel Jagari Chanda lead singer of Witch.[47]

Sampa the Great released her second studio album, As Above, So Below, on 9 September 2022.[48] It was produced by Mag44 and received positive reviews from critics.[49][50] It peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA albums chart.[51] In September 2022 the singer-rapper supported Billie Eilish's tour of Australia and undertook a European tour in the following two months.[50]

In 2023, it was announced that Sampa the Great would do the theme song for the animated series Supa Team 4.[52][53] Sampa featured on vocals on the first track "Life Goes On" of the Ezra Collective’s album Where I'm Meant to Be, which won the Mercury Prize in September 2023.

Personal life

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Sampa Tembo's identity as a Zambian-born, Botswana-raised individual is fundamental to her music.[54] However, once her work appeared on radio, media reported on her as "Australia's own" and "Australia's next big thing in hip-hop."[54] She reflected, "For anyone who's of the diverse world, or who has had trouble or has a journey with where they are from, it's important to document your stripes whether small or big, because we're living in a world that makes it harder for you to find those origins, and sometimes often mocks you for finding those origins."[54] Outside of her music career Tembo is interested in sprinting.[6]

Musical influences

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Sampa the Great's early work "was inspired by spiritually-minded gospel, with nods to neo-soul and hip-hop intertwined with her no-holds-barred political outlook."[54] She discovered hip-hop as a child, noting listening to 2Pac's "Changes" as a catalyst for her interest in the genre.[55] She has been influenced by Mos Def and Chance the Rapper.[11] She has performed as a supporting act for Joey Bada$$, as well as Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat,[29] and Denzel Curry.[56] Tembo described Joey as a "passionate artist and an amazing performer".[12]

She invokes a variety of influences, including abstract hip-hop beats, African influences, electronica, spiritual neo-soul, and other styles.[55] Her music is described as earthy and eclectic.[55]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[51]
The Return 12
As Above, So Below
  • Released: 9 September 2022[48]
  • Label: Loma Vista
  • Format: CD, LP, digital, streaming
 12

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with release date and label shown
Title Mixtape details
The Great Mixtape
  • Released: 16 October 2015
  • Label: Sampa the Great, Wondercore Island
    (re-issue)
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
Birds and the Bee9
  • Released: 10 November 2017
  • Label: Big Dada
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Heroes Act 2
  • Released: 12 May 2017
  • Label: Sampa the Great
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
"F E M A L E" 2015 The Great Mixtape
"Black Dignity" 2016 Non-album singles
"Blue Boss"
"24"
"Blessings"
"Everybody's Hero"
(featuring Estelle) 		2017 Heroes Act 2
"The Plug"
(featuring Estelle)
"Paved with Gold"
(featuring Estelle)
"Rhymes to the East"[57] Birds and the Bee9
"Bye River"[57]
"Energy"
(featuring Nadeem Din-Gabisi)[58] 		2018 Non-album single
"Final Form" 2019 The Return
"OMG"[59]
"Freedom"[60]
"Time's Up"
(featuring Krown)[61]
"Better Days"
(with Baker Boy and Dallas Woods) 		2020 Non-album single
"Lane"
(with Denzel Curry) 		2022 So Above, So Below[48]
"Never Forget"[48]
(with Chef 187, Tio Nason and Mwanjé)
"Bona"[62]
"Let Me Be Great"[63][64]
(featuring Angelique Kidjo)
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List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Beauty"
(Wallace featuring Sampa the Great) 		2015 Non-album singles
"Second Heartbeat"
(Urthboy featuring Sampa the Great and Okenyo)[65] 		2016 The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat
"For Good"
(Remi featuring Sampa the Great) 		Non-album singles
"Fire Sign"
(Sensible J featuring Remi and Sampa the Great) 		2017
"Black is Beautiful"
(remix) (Chronixx featuring Sampa the Great)[66] 		2019 Chronology
"Outer Body Stranger"
(Superego featuring Sampa the Great)[67] 		2020 Nautilis
"Approach with Caution"
(Quakers featuring Sampa the Great)[68] 		The Next Wave
"Gold"
(KYE featuring Sampa the Great & 18YOMAN)[69] 		2021 Good Company
"Rebel Time"
(Moonga K. featuring Sampa the Great)[70] 		Candid
"Wildones"
(Mwanjé featuring Sampa the Great)[71] 		2022 Seasons
"Avalanche of Love"
(Witch featuring Sampa the Great)[72] 		2023 TBA
"Ungavumi"
Sjava featuring Sampa the Great) 		Isibuko
"Joy"
(Ezra Collective, Joy Anonymous featuring Sampa the Great) 		2024 —

Non single album appearances

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List of non single album appearances, with year released and album shown
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Second Heartbeat" 2016 Urthboy featuring Sampa the Great and Okenyo The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat
"For Good // F.U.B.U." Remi featuring Sampa the Great Divas and Demons
"Wonderland" Plastic World Volume 1
"Your Orbit" 2017 Ecca Vandal featuring Sampa the Great Ecca Vandal
"Island Rose" Jonti featuring Sampa the Great Tokorats
"For Good" Remi and Sampa the Great Nova: Haute Musique II
"Let That Go" 2018 Blinky Bill featuring Sampa the Great Everyone's Just Winging it and Other Fly Tales
"Genesis" Raiza Biza and Remi featuring Sampa the Great Black Hole Sun - EP
"Take Care in Your Dreaming" 2020 The Avalanches featuring Tricky, Denzel Curry & Sampa the Great We Will Always Love You
"Agüita" 2021 Gabriel Garzón-Montano featuring Sampa the Great Agüita (Part 1)
"Power" 2024 JessB featuring Sister Nancy and Sampa the Great Feels Like Home

Music videos

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List of music videos, with year released and director shown
Title Year Director(s)
"HERoes (The Call)" 2016 Priit Siimon
"HERoes (The Response)" Claudia Sutiono
Priit Siimon
"Black Girl Magik" (featuring Nicole Gumbe) 2018 Sanjay De Silva
"Energy" (featuring Nadeem Din-Gabisi) Modu Sesay
"Final Form" 2019 Sanjay De Silva
"OMG"
"Time's Up" (featuring Krown) 2020 Sanjay De Silva
"Lane" (featuring Denzel Curry) 2022 Imraan Christian, Rochelle Nembhard
"Never Forget" (featuring Chef 187, Tio Nason, and Mwanjé) Rharha Nembhard, Imraan Christian, Furmaan Ahmed (on set director)[73]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020[74][75] The Return Independent Album of the Year Nominated
Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP Won
"Final Form" Independent Song of the Year Nominated

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Sampa the Great has been nominated for one award.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 herself Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Nominated [76]

[77]

"Final Form" (Sampa Tembo, Alejandro Abapo, Leon Sylvers) Song of the Year Shortlisted [78]
2022 "Ezinna" by B Wise, Sampa The Great & Becca Hatch (Nicholas Martin, Milan Ring, Sampa Tembo, Tung Yeng, James Iheakanwa) Song of the Year Shortlisted [79]
2023 "Lane" (featuring Denzel Curry) Song of the Year Shortlisted [80]
herself Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Won [81]

[82]

2024 "Bona" Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work Nominated [83]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. Sampa the Great won Best Hip Hop Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, from two nominations.[84][40] She won three categories from six nominations in 2020.[85]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 "Final Form" Best Hip Hop Release Won
Sanjay De Silva for "Final Form" Best Video Nominated
2020 The Return Album of the Year Nominated
Best Female Artist Won
Best Independent Release Won
Best Hip Hop Release Won
"Time's Up" (featuring Krown) Best Video Nominated
The Return Australian Tour 2019 Best Australian Live Act Nominated

Australian Music Prize

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The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It exists to discover, reward and promote new Australian music of excellence.[86]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Birds and the Bee9 Australian Music Prize Won [87]
2019 The Return Australian Music Prize Won [88]
2022 As Above, So Below Australian Music Prize Nominated [89]

J Awards

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The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018[90] "Black Girl Magik" Australian Video of the Year Nominated [90]
herself Double J Artist of the Year Nominated
2019 The Return Australian Album of the Year Nominated [91]
herself Double J Artist of the Year Won
"Final Form" Australian Video of the Year Won
2020 Sampa the Great featuring Krown - "Time's Up" Australian Video of the Year Nominated [92][93]
2022 As Above, So Below Australian Album of the Year Nominated [94]
Sampa the Great Double J Artist of the Year Nominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

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The MTV Europe Music Awards is an award presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[95] Herself Best Australian Act Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.[96][97]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Birds and the Bee9 Best Album Nominated
Best Soul, Funk, R&B Album Won
herself Best Solo Artist Nominated
herself Best Female Musician Nominated
herself Best Hip Hop Act Won
2019 "Final Form" Best Song Nominated
herself Best Solo Artist Nominated
herself Best Female Musician Nominated
herself Best Live Act Nominated
herself Best Hip Hop Act Won
2020[98][99] The Return Best Album Won
Best Soul, Funk, R'n'B and Gospel Album Won
"OMG" Best Song Won
herself Best Solo Artist Won
herself Best Musician Nominated
herself Best Live Act Nominated
herself Best Hip Hop Act Nominated
herself Best Intercultural Act Nominated
2021[100][101] herself Best Solo Artist Won

National Indigenous Music Awards

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The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. The award ceremony commenced in 2004.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Better Days (with Baker Boy & Dallas Woods) Song of the Year Nominated [102][103]

National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 herself The Heatseeker Award (Best New Act) Nominated [104]
Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Nominated
Live R&B or Soul Act of the Year Nominated
2017 herself Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Nominated [105][106]
People's Choice - Best Live Voice of the Year Nominated
2018 herself Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Nominated [107][108]
People's Choice - Best Live Voice of the Year Nominated
2019 herself Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Won [109][110]
2020[111] herself Live Act of the Year Won [111]
Live Voice of the Year Nominated
Victorian Live Act of the Year Nominated
2023 Live Voice in Victoria Nominated [112]

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