News
Sampha Finishes 4th In BBC Sound Of 2014 Poll
Young Turks signing joins George Ezra in the BBC poll’s top 5.
is the latest name to be unveiled as part of the 2014 BBC Sound Of Poll’s top 5. Whittling down a shortlist of 15, the top 5 also includes George Ezra, with the remainder set to be announced over the next week, ending with the winner on Friday 10th January.
Sampha Sisay also features as part of DIY’s Class of 2014 (see the December/January mag and the latest DIY Weekly). The Young Turks signing released his ‘Dual’ EP midway through last year, and he’s collaborated with Drake as well as briefly guesting on the latest Beyonce record.
Listen to Sampha performing ‘Courtesy’, ‘Happens’ and ‘Can’t Get Close’ for Radio 1’s Benji B at Maida Vale, below:
Latest News
More like this
Everything Is Recorded recruit Florence + The Machine, Sampha and more for ‘Wear And Tear’
Richard Russell’s collaborative outfit also drafts in Jah Wobble, ex-black midi drummer Morgan Simpson and US singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder.
15th August 2025
New London festival LIDO confirms Jamie xx as first 2025 headliner
The Victoria Park series will boast lineups curated by the headliners themselves, with a strong focus on emerging artists.
29th October 2024
Romy and Sampha join forces for new single ‘I’m On Your Team’
It’s the first time the longtime friends and labelmates have featured on a track together.
28th October 2024
Full lineup announced for SZA’s BST Hyde Park headliner
She’ll be joined by special guests Sampha, Snoh Aalegra, and more.
30th May 2024
Festival special! Featuring Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Lykke Li, Marmozets, Genesis Owusu and more.