Sw3aTy Sam's highly anticipated single “Black Hole” helps tell a story which symbolizes and reveals the personal dark and obsessive thoughts of Sam’s own deep-rooted insecurities, obsession with the past, and fears of a daunting empty future. Furthermore, this song is riddled with depressing lyrical content which depicts Sam’s personal experience with depression and anxiety, and its release is hoped to shed further light on mental health awareness.

Black Hole (prod. Paryo)

I'm Alright (prod. Paryo)

Blush

Man Of The Year (Feat. Jenna Derrah)

When I Close The Book

I Know

I'm Yours

Faith [Prod. E Haynes]

Decisions [Prod. Eric Godlow Beats]

Sometimes

Bl33ding H3art (feat. Jenna Derrah)

In My Room

Dark World

Side By Side

I wrote this song when I was in a very dark place and the lyrics reflect that. The theme of the song is really about my own self-realization that I am not happy and that sometimes I forget what happiness looks like when I'm in such a deep state of depression and anxiety. The name of the song "Deathbed" was chosen because when I wrote this I was reminiscing on what I felt like when I was on my deathbed in 2015 after years of not taking care of myself, and the fear of returning to that place.

Deathbed

This is a non-profit song submission for a contest that is being held by the Maritime rap group "Classified". I remixed their new song "Pills And Blankets" and I DO NOT own any of the publishing rights for this song, nor do I make any money off of it. Enjoy.

Pills And Blankets (Classified Remix)

Genres: Alternative Hip-Hop, Emo Rap

James Derrah also known by his artist’s name "Sw3aTy Sam" is a Canadian rap artist from Saint John, New Brunswick. He is well-known in the Saint John and surrounding areas for his unique and authentic lyricism conveyed through his music. Recognized by Music-Musique NB for his musical ability and creativity, Sam was supported with a significant investment for a music video project in 2021. The funding for this project was provided to Music-Musique NB by the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. In April 2023 Sam opened for the co-founder of Swollen Members, “Madchild”, in Saint John during Madchild's 2023 Canadian tour, demonstrating his capability to captivate and entertain large audiences.

Sam utilizes the sub-genres of rap, including emo rap, a fusion genre of rap music often characterized as a mix of characteristics of found in rap music blended with lyrical themes and vocals commonly found in emo music. However, Sam is a versatile artist who often likes to switch things up by returning to his old roots, creating alternative rap music that is heavily reliant on intricate rhyme schemes and mind bending flow patterns which altogether provide a unique contrast to other songs in his music catalogue.

Most commonly Sam's lyrics describe his personal hardships, often conveyed through love songs about relationship issues or bar-heavy tracks about mental health. Sam sets the bar for other aspiring artists by showing vulnerability through his lyrics and creating relatable music for people experiencing hardship. His debut album "Dark World" was released in August 2020, and he is currently working on his sophomore album titled “Time Heals All Wounds” which is set to release sometime in 2023. Currently, he is an unsigned independent artist.

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