Samantha Howard, a native of Brooklyn, NY, has been singing since the age of four years old. Though her gift was cultivated and refined in the church, her voice has been shaped by the many genres that she also grew up listening to. Samantha grew up listening to a wide range of artists like Yolanda Adams, to Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Beyonce, Brandy, Avril Levine, ColdPlay, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Tye Tribbett and even then later went on to study music classically at Oakwood University. After graduating from college, she officially pursued her career as an entertainer, acting and singing background vocals for major artists on some majors network programs like the Grammy’s announcement Commercial with Alicia Keys, played on various cable and streaming networks, Victoria Secret Fashion Show on NBC with Leela James, Countdown to the Golden Globes on NBC with John Legend and Common, and many more!

Samantha has had the opportunity to both sing locally and travel internationally, sharing the stage with prestigious artist like Vashawn Mitchell, JJ Hairston, Rich Tolbert, Koryn Hawthorne, Richard Smallwood, Jason & Jonathan Nelson, Lexi, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Common, Fabolous, and many more! 

Trained to have control, she mastered the ability of suspense while telling stories through her songs, no matter the genre. The confidence she exudes on and off stage has been described as “captivating”,  and “a breath of fresh air”, and simply “a powerhouse”. Samantha believes that music is medicine for the soul, and approaches everything she creates with that goal-to heal [the soul]! With her love for many genres, you can always expect to find something a little different with each release!

 “We’re not just one thing. I believe people are multidimensional, and I want that to be felt in my art. Just like there’s different medicine for different needs, I want to have art for all moods”

Her latest single “Lift Him Up” and music video is now available for streaming/download via all digital platforms.

My name is Shakora & I am an aspiring singer/musician. Although I dabble into different industries such as print journalism, photography and hands on arts and crafting, I feel my passion is music.  I love R& B, classical music, Gospel and inspirational, up-tempo, latin, Jamaican, country, pop and upbeat music. I also write my own songs and poems. I took piano lessons for two years and my goal early next year is to begin taking piano and vocal lessons again. I have several favorite vocalist, too many to name and I hope to one day make it in the industry or audition for The Voice. Can't wait to share my instrument with you. ~Stay Tuned & thanks for listening, following.

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