📅 Air Date: 20-06-25

This week Cian and Kev go full action mode with a rundown of The Expendables films now on Netflix from Stallone’s po-faced first outing to the gloriously over the top sequel that nailed the formula. Then it’s hands-on impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 from 4K upgrades to Mario Kart World’s chaotic 24 player races plus first thoughts on Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4. Finally we deep dive into Black Mirror Season 7’s standouts tackling AI digital actors and the future of tech driven storytelling.

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Nerd To Know Basis #265 🤓 : Expendables, Switch 2, Deltarune & Black Mirror

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Haystacks In The Sky (an AI artist band created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): GBER71902057
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE4019103

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Haystacks In The Sky
Produced by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Haystacks In The Sky, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Edgy Southern Rock / Country-Blues Fusion / AI Vocal Crossover
Key: B Major | Tempo: 75 BPM
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🚨 Where heartbreak hits the gas.

“Crazy Day (Crash & Rise)” is a road-burning anthem carved from the cracked pavement of modern Southern blues, New Orleans soul, and swagger-soaked indie rock. With ghosted guitars, vinyl crackle, and a chorus that bites, this track carries the attitude of country-funk but spins it through an indie lens—laid-back but lethal.

Anchored by a knockout performance from AI vocalist Tom B-Lyve, this version taps into the emotional weight of vulnerability wrapped in bravado. It's all slide, smoke, and sting—built for dusk drives and emotional detours.
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🚘 The revolution rides shotgun.

Created by Luke Carter (Sammi Dae), Crazy Day (Crash & Rise) continues a fearless evolution in music performance. Now in his 50s, this veteran producer no longer chase industry spotlights—he’s built his own. By developing AI vocalists like Tom B-Lyve, Thea, Sacha Rome, and Vega Drive, Luke Carter has designed a future-forward platform where human songwriting meets non-human performance.

These AI voices aren’t just tools—they’re expressive, genre-spanning avatars for the soul of songs once performed by Carter himself. In Crash & Rise, Tom B-Lyve’s voice balances the grit of experience with the smoothness of a seasoned crooner, creating a moment that’s both cutting-edge and classic.
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🎧 For fans of: Chris Stapleton • Black Pumas • The Arcs • Gary Clark Jr. • Ray LaMontagne
🖤 Mood: Gritty • Slow-Burning • Soulful Swagger
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✨ AI Meets Emotion:
Part of Sammi Dae’s AI-fronted artist series, this track is reimagined through vocalists designed to embody everything from bold funk to brooding Americana. “Crazy Day (Crash & Rise)” brings a cinematic Southern edge to the roster—delivering AI performance with an unmistakably human ache.

Crazy Day (Crash & Rise)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Devyn Cross, Thea and Chrome (AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): GBER71902057
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE4019108

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Devyn Cross, Chrome & Thea
Produced by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals of Devyn Cross, Thea and Chrome, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Contemporary R&B, Neo-Motown, Indie-Blues, AI Soul Fusion
Key: E♭ Minor | Tempo: 152 BPM

🚫 A soulful riot that plays by no rules.

“Crazy Day (Don’t Play)” is the most electrifying twist in Sammi Dae’s genre-defying multi-artist AI vocal series. This track rides the wild edge between swaggering hip-hop, Southern Soul, New Orleans funk, and smoky modern R&B—fuelled by pounding rhythms, layered harmonies, and a groove that refuses to behave.

🎤 Featuring powerhouse AI vocalists Devyn Cross, Chrome, and Thea, this track breathes attitude, conflict, and chemistry into every line. It’s a story of obsession and freedom, desire and disobedience, brought to life by a blend of vintage soul stylings and next-gen AI vocal technology.

At the centre of this project is an artistic revolution.

In a world where the music industry often prioritizes age, image, and algorithm, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) is rewriting the playbook—one track at a time. He’s created an entire roster of AI vocalists built to front his human-written, produced, and performed songs—delivering soul, personality, and performance with none of the industry bias.

With “Don’t Play”, the production hits at full tilt—bringing high-energy percussion, haunting harmonic layers, and unapologetic vocal charisma to the forefront. It’s AI meets attitude in a way that’s bold, authentic, and addictively playable.
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🎧 For fans of:
Outkast • D'Angelo • Erykah Badu • Black Pumas • Silk Sonic • Raphael Saadiq
🖤 Mood: Gritty, Funk-Laced, Hypnotic, Unpredictable
✨ AI Meets Emotion:
This track is part of the Crazy Day series—each version reimagined with different AI vocalists from DGG Productions' exclusive artist universe, including Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Chrome, and Thea. From Manchester’s AI-music pioneers, this project blurs the line between human creativity and artificial performance in a way the industry hasn’t seen before.

Crazy Day (Don’t Play)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Thea (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): QZFZ61964956
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0648161

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Thea
Produced by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Thea (AI Vocalist created and developed by Luke Carter)
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Acoustic Indie-Neo Soul / Contemporary R&B / Indie-Latin / Indie-Blues / World Fusion
Key: F Minor | Tempo: 120 BPM 🎶

🚬 Swagger in the shadows. The Mancunian (Back Alley) is a streetwise anthem laced with acoustic soul, indie-blues grit, and global undertones. With its laid-back 120 BPM groove, catchy bassline, and confident swagger, the track fuses Manchester pride with world-conscious artistry—anchored by Thea’s angelic AI-rendered vocal, at once tender, smooth, and commanding.
The arrangement is intimate yet bold: a ukulele solo that opens into a steady chord progression, a subtle percussion, and a clean production style where every instrument breathes. Thea’s mid-range delivery glides through verses and choruses, carrying a melody that mirrors the chords with hypnotic pull. Hints of Latin and world-music textures add richness, while the reverb-kissed vocals turn this into a fusion of swagger and sweetness.

At the core is an artistic revolution. Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) wrote, performed, and produced The Mancunian, but rather than performing it himself, he entrusted it to AI vocalists—new digital artists like Thea, Sacha Rome, and others who give fresh voices to his catalogue. These AI artists are not gimmicks, but fully realized creative identities—bridging timeless human song writing with future-facing performance.

With Back Alley, Carter and DGG Productions push the boundaries of what indie-R&B, soul, and blues can sound like when filtered through AI performance. Thea’s presence brings a fresh layer of identity and style, proving that AI voices can channel not just sound, but story, soul, and swagger.

🎧 For fans of: Lianne La Havas • Anderson .Paak • Amy Winehouse • John Mayer • Bruno Mars
🖤 Mood: Confident, Streetwise, Soulful, Worldly
✨ AI Meets Emotion: The Mancunian (Back Alley) is part of Sammi Dae’s multi-artist AI crossover series—where each song is reborn with a different AI performer, blending Manchester grit, global grooves, and next-gen storytelling.


The Mancunian (Back Alley)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Devyn Cross (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): QZFZ61964956
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0648162

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Devyn Cross
Produced by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals of Devyn Cross (an AI Vocalist created and developed by Luke Carter)
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Acoustic Swagger Rap / Indie-Neo Soul / Contemporary R&B / Indie-Blues / Indie-Hip Hop
Key: A♭ Major | Tempo: 120 BPM 🎤

🎉 A backstreet celebration with grit and groove. 

The Mancunian (Block Party) is a bold fusion of acoustic swagger rap, indie-neo soul, and contemporary R&B, carried by Devyn Cross’s edgy AI-rendered vocal. With its laid-back yet driving rhythm, the track feels both raw and refined—born from Manchester streets, made for the world.

Built on a simple drum beat, a slick bassline, and a catchy chord progression, the song thrives on attitude and immediacy. The melody rides the progression closely, turning every verse and chorus into a hook. Acoustic textures mix with subtle reverb, while the mid-range vocal performance cuts through with confidence and edge. It’s a track that blends soul, blues, and hip hop energy—swagger-packed yet deeply musical.

At the heart of this track lies a creative revolution. Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has built a roster of AI artists—like Devyn Cross, Thea, and Sacha Rome—to give new life and new voices to the songs he has written, produced, and once performed himself. These AI performers are not novelties, but fully formed creative identities, each with their own style and energy. Block Party showcases this new world where timeless song writing collides with future-facing performance.

With Block Party, DGG Productions cements its mission: to prove that AI voices can carry swagger, soul, and storytelling with the same weight as any human performer. This is Manchester pride reimagined for a new era—music that struts, sways, and never apologizes.

🎧 For fans of: Anderson .Paak • Bruno Mars • Childish Gambino • Black Pumas • The Roots
🖤 Mood: Confident, Swaggering, Gritty, Soulful
✨ AI Meets Emotion: The Mancunian (Block Party) is part of Sammi Dae’s multi-artist AI crossover series, where each release reinvents his catalogue through a different AI vocalist. Devyn Cross brings edge and swagger to the Manchester story—proof that digital artistry and human soul can move as one.


The Mancunian (Block Party)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Tom B-Lyve (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): QZFZ61964956
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0648163

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Tom B-Lyve
Produced  by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals of Tom B-Lyve (an AI Vocalist created and developed by Luke Carter)
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Indie Hip-Hop, Electronic Fusion, Indie-Bhangra,  World Music / AI Vocal Crossover
Key: C Major | Tempo: 171 BPM 🥁

🌍 A journey across cultures with Mancunian swagger. 

The Mancunian (Silk Road) is an electrifying fusion of indie hip-hop, electronic grit, and world music undertones—driven by swaggering rap delivery, Middle Eastern percussion, and the haunting cry of Jewish fiddle.

The production layers a punchy drum machine beat with a prominent synth bass line, melodic synth leads, and scratch effects punctuating transitions. Over this foundation, Tom B-Lyve’s AI-rendered voice cuts through in a confident mid-range rap performance—streetwise, rhythmic, and unapologetically bold. Subtle Zil, doumbek, and global textures elevate the track, creating a cinematic “Silk Road” atmosphere where Manchester pride collides with world history.

At its core, this song is part of a bold artistic revolution. Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has built a roster of AI artists—including Tom B-Lyve, Thea, Sacha Rome, and others—to reimagine his songwriting through fresh vocal identities. These AI performers are not gimmicks but fully developed creative personas, giving new life and cultural resonance to Carter’s catalogue. Silk Road is proof that AI-driven artistry can channel swagger, story, and emotion in ways both timeless and future-facing.

With Silk Road, DGG Productions showcases a Manchester sound that’s global in scope: punchy, confident, and modern, yet steeped in cultural heritage. It’s music that feels at once edgy and hypnotic, crafted to transport listeners while keeping its roots firmly in Northern swagger.

🎧 For fans of: Anderson .Paak • M.I.A. • Run The Jewels • Massive Attack • The Roots
🖤 Mood: Swaggering, Cinematic, Global, Gritty
✨ AI Meets Emotion: The Mancunian (Silk Road) continues Sammi Dae’s groundbreaking AI crossover series. With Tom B-Lyve at the mic, this track proves that digital artistry and human songwriting can unite into something raw, bold, and unforgettable.

The Mancunian (Silk Road)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Piper and Ziah (AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0648166

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Piper & Ziah
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Piper & Ziah, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Acoustic Pop, Indie-Country, Soul, Indie-Blues
Key: G Major | Tempo: 89 BPM

🏡 A song of belonging, love, and timeless comfort.

“No Place Like Home (Just Be There)” is a heartfelt fusion of acoustic warmth and soulful depth—balancing the intimacy of indie-country with the smooth sophistication of neo-soul and contemporary R&B. The song’s clean production highlights crisp acoustic guitar, a pulsing bassline, and sweetly angelic AI-driven vocals from Piper and Ziah, who bring a tender yet confident voice to Luke Carter’s timeless lyrics.

At the heart of this track is a quiet revolution. In a world where music is often tied to youth, image, and marketability, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has introduced AI artists—like Piper and Ziah—to carry forward the songs he’s written, produced, and originally performed himself. These AI vocalists embody unique emotional identities, allowing each reinterpretation to breathe with new life while staying rooted in Carter’s human song writing.

With its flowing chord progressions, catchy vocal lines, and laid-back groove, “No Place Like Home (Just Be There)” captures the longing for closeness, the magic of shared moments, and the universal pull of returning to where you truly belong. It’s a soulful story told with digital voices—bridging human creativity and AI performance in a way that feels both innovative and deeply familiar.

🎧 For fans of: Norah Jones • Amos Lee • Leon Bridges • Yebba • John Mayer
🖤 Mood: Warm, Intimate, Soulful, Uplifting
✨ AI Meets Emotion: This release continues the bold journey of DGG Productions’ AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix))—a visionary blend of acoustic authenticity and next-gen storytelling from Manchester’s own Sammi Dae.

No Place Like Home (Just Be There)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Sacha Rome (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558113

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Sacha Rome
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Sacha Rome, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Pop / Indie-Soul / Acoustic Neo-Soul / Indie-Blues
Key: G Major | Tempo: 95 BPM

🏡 A song about love, belonging, and finding your way back.

“No Place Like Home (By My Window)” is a tender, soulful exploration of comfort and devotion—set against a backdrop of acoustic guitar, subtle strings, and a smooth mid-range vocal delivered through the AI artist Sacha Rome. With its clean production, warm chord progressions, and uplifting chorus, the track blends indie-soul vulnerability with the timeless textures of pop, R&B, and acoustic blues.

At the core of this release is an artistic shift. In an industry often led by image and youth, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has introduced a roster of AI vocalists—including Piper, Ziah, Thea, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and now Sacha Rome—to bring his songs into a new era. These AI voices are not imitations but fully realized digital artists, each carrying unique emotional identities that reimagine the music Carter originally wrote, produced, and performed himself.

With By My Window, the focus is on warmth, homecoming, and connection. The arrangement leans into acoustic purity, subtle reverb, and heartfelt delivery—evoking longing, nostalgia, and the unshakable bond of love that always pulls you back to where you truly belong.
🎧 For fans of: Leon Bridges • John Mayer • Yebba • Norah Jones • Amos Lee
🖤 Mood: Warm, Soulful, Intimate, Uplifting

✨ AI Meets Emotion: This song is part of DGG Productions’ evolving AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)). From Manchester to the world, it’s a bold fusion of human song writing and digital storytelling—an innovative project that bridges heartfelt authenticity with next-generation artistry.

No Place Like Home (By My Window)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Devyn Cross (an AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558116

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Devyn Cross
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Devyn Cross, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Neo-Soul / Indie-Blues / Contemporary R&B
Key: F Major | Tempo: 88 BPM

🌌 A soul searching ballad about love, distance, and the ache of longing.

“No Place Like Home (Too Far Away)” is one of the most intimate and cinematic moments in Sammi Dae’s evolving series—infused with delicate piano, soulful strings, and ambient textures. With expressive AI-driven vocals from Devyn Cross, the track explores themes of parallel lives, emotional connection, and shared scars, all wrapped in a smooth neo-soul/indie-blues soundscape.

At the heart of this release lies an artistic revolution. In an industry where youth and image dominate, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has introduced a roster of AI artists—including Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Thea, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and now Devyn Cross. Each AI vocalist has been carefully crafted with its own sonic identity, giving Carter’s human-written, produced, and originally performed songs new life in a digital age. This is not replacement—it is reimagination.

With Too Far Away, the production leans into clean, punchy instrumentation—catchy bassline, acoustic warmth, reverb-soaked intimacy—and Devyn Cross’s voice captures both tenderness and strength. The result is a laid-back yet emotionally charged fusion, ideal for reflective storytelling, romance montages, or soulful late-night moments.

🎧 For fans of: Daniel Caesar • Leon Bridges • Anderson .Paak • H.E.R. • Yebba
🖤 Mood: Reflective, Soulful, Intimate, Cinematic
✨ AI Meets Emotion: Part of DGG Productions’ groundbreaking AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)), “No Place Like Home (Too Far Away)” shows how timeless songwriting and AI performance can coexist—bridging human emotion with next-generation artistry.

No Place Like Home (Too Far Away)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Devyn Cross and Chrohm (AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558117

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Devyn Cross & Chrohm
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Devyn Cross & Chrohm, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Neo-Soul / Indie-Blues / Contemporary R&B
Key: G Major | Tempo: 94 BPM

💫 A song of love, strength, and unbreakable bonds.

“No Place Like Home (So Strong)” is one of the boldest entries yet in Sammi Dae’s multi-artist series—fusing delicate piano, soulful strings, and ambient textures with expressive harmonies and swagger-filled rap from Chrohm. The smooth, soulful delivery of Devyn Cross brings intimacy and warmth, while Chrohm’s confident cadence adds grit and edge, resulting in a track that balances vulnerability with resilience.

At the heart of this release lies a groundbreaking shift. In an industry where image and youth dominate, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has created a roster of AI artists—including Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Thea, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, Devyn Cross, and Chrohm. These AI voices are not imitations but fully realized digital performers, each with their own distinct character and sonic identity. Together, they front the music Carter has written, produced, and originally performed himself—bridging human songwriting with digital artistry in a way that is both future-facing and grounded in soul.

With So Strong, the production leans into clean, punchy instrumentation, reverb-soaked vocals, and a confident groove that feels equally at home in reflective storytelling or modern romance montages. It’s a laid-back yet powerful fusion, carrying emotional intimacy and a sense of homecoming that resonates deeply.

🎧 For fans of: Anderson .Paak • Yebba • Leon Bridges • H.E.R. • Daniel Caesar
🖤 Mood: Soulful, Confident, Intimate, Cinematic
✨ AI Meets Emotion: This release continues DGG Productions’ visionary AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)). “No Place Like Home (So Strong)” demonstrates the power of blending timeless songwriting with next-gen digital performance—pushing boundaries while staying rooted in the human experience.

No Place Like Home (So Strong)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Cartyr (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558120

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Cartyr
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Cartyr, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Indie-Pop / Indie-Blues / Contemporary Folk
Key: G Major | Tempo: 96 BPM

🌄 A song of longing, intimacy, and the pull of home.

“No Place Like Home (Want To Be There)” blends expressive harmonies, delicate piano, calming guitar, soulful strings, and atmospheric textures into a reflective yet uplifting soundscape. Cartyr’s AI-driven vocal performance carries warmth and gentle intimacy, capturing the yearning to return to a place of love, comfort, and belonging.

At the center of this release is a new artistic vision. In a world where the music industry prioritizes image and youth, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has created a pioneering roster of AI artists—including Thea, Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Devyn Cross, Chrohm, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and Cartyr. Each is a fully realized digital performer with unique identity and sonic character, designed to reinterpret Carter’s human-written, produced, and originally performed songs. The result bridges timeless songwriting with digital artistry in a way that feels both futuristic and deeply soulful.

With "Want To Be There", the production is clean, dynamic, and punchy, layering reverb-kissed vocals over acoustic textures and a steady, catchy bassline. It’s a track equally suited for reflective storytelling, romance montages, or cinematic moments of return—music that speaks to the heart while pointing toward the future.

🎧 For fans of: Bon Iver • Leon Bridges • Ben Howard • Yebba • H.E.R.
🖤 Mood: Reflective, Warm, Soulful, Hopeful
✨ AI Meets Emotion: Part of DGG Productions’ visionary AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)), “No Place Like Home (Want To Be There)” proves how human experience and digital performance can merge into a sound that is both innovative and emotionally timeless.

No Place Like Home (Want To Be There)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Cartyr (an AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2019): QZFZ61964959
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0648166

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions
Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Cartyr
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using the AI vocals of Cartyr (AI Vocalist created and developed by Luke Carter)
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Britpop / Indie Pop / Grit Rock / AI Vocal Crossover
Key: F Minor | Tempo: 86 BPM

⚡ Grit, attitude, and Northern swagger. 

The Mancunian (Northside) is an edgy Britpop-inspired anthem that fuses indie-pop sharpness with raw guitar energy, delivered through Cartyr’s confident, gritty AI-rendered vocal. With its laid-back but punchy groove, the track captures the spirit of Manchester pride with a streetwise, unpolished edge.

The production is clean and punchy, leaning on gritty guitars, a solid mid-tempo rhythm, and a vocal performance mixed right at the forefront. The song follows a classic verse-chorus structure, with swagger-laced verses building into choruses that feel bold, anthemic, and distinctly Northern. It’s a slick, attitude-heavy fusion that bridges the city’s Britpop heritage with a modern indie edge.

At the core of this track is Luke Carter’s artistic revolution. Having written, performed, and produced these songs himself, Carter chose to reinvent his catalogue through a roster of AI artists—each with their own voice, style, and persona. Cartyr embodies the Britpop grit in this reinterpretation, just as Thea and Sacha Rome embody soul and funk in others. These AI vocalists aren’t novelties—they’re the new voices of timeless human song writing, pushing music into a future where identity and sound go beyond physical performers.

With Northside, DGG Productions continues to expand the series of The Mancunian tracks—each one a different reimagining of Mancunian culture, grit, and diversity, powered by AI artistry. Cartyr’s raw vocal delivery makes this version the anthem for the street, the pub, and the stadium alike.

🎧 For fans of: Oasis • Blur • Arctic Monkeys • The Verve • Kasabian
🖤 Mood: Gritty, Swaggering, Anthemic, British
✨ AI Meets Emotion: The Mancunian (Northside) is part of Sammi Dae’s AI crossover project—each track sung by a different AI artist, each reimagining Manchester identity in a new style. Cartyr delivers the raw, indie-rock edge, proving that AI artists can channel the grit of Britpop with as much soul as swagger.

The Mancunian (Northside)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Thea (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558118

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Thea
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Thea, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Neo-Soul / Indie-Blues / Contemporary R&B
Key: G♭ Major | Tempo: 225 BPM

🏠 A song of swagger, intimacy, and finding strength in love.
“No Place Like Home (Back To You)” fuses expressive swagger rap and soulful harmonies with delicate piano, warm strings, and ambient textures. With Thea’s angelic yet confident AI-driven vocal performance, the track captures the push-and-pull of distance, devotion, and the irresistible pull of home. It’s both playful and deeply emotional—laying smooth intimacy alongside vibrant, rhythmic expression.

At the core of this release is a bold artistic experiment. In a music industry dominated by image and youth, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has created a groundbreaking roster of AI artists—including Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Devyn Cross, Chrohm, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and Thea. These aren’t faceless voices but fully realized digital performers with distinct sonic identities, designed to reinterpret Carter’s human-written, produced, and originally performed songs. Together, they bridge human storytelling and digital performance, redefining what it means to connect through music.

With "Back To You", the production leans into a slick, punchy groove with reverb-soaked intimacy, a catchy bassline, and a confident laid-back flow. Thea’s vocal balance of sweetness and swagger makes the song perfect for reflective storytelling, romance montages, or soulful late-night listening.

🎧 For fans of: Yebba • H.E.R. • Anderson .Paak • Silk Sonic • Daniel Caesar
🖤 Mood: Soulful, Confident, Playful, Intimate
✨ AI Meets Emotion: As part of DGG Productions’ visionary AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)), “No Place Like Home (Back To You)” showcases how classic soul-inspired songwriting and future-facing digital artistry can create a timeless yet innovative sound.

No Place Like Home (Back To You)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Thea (an AI artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2019 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) and Brian Lewis (BRI3LEWIS)
Original ISRC (2019): GBER71902057
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558115

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae). 
Please contact Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Thea
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Thea, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Neo-Soul, Indie-Blues, Contemporary R&B
Key: G Major | Tempo: 182 BPM

🪞 A song of connection, reflection, and love that transcends distance.

“No Place Like Home (By My Side)” is one of the most soulful and cinematic takes in Sammi Dae’s multi-artist series—blending delicate piano, acoustic guitar, expressive harmonies, and ambient textures with a smooth AI-driven performance by Thea. The track explores themes of intimacy, shared scars, and parallel lives, capturing the warmth of belonging alongside the ache of distance.

At the heart of this release is a new musical frontier. In a world where the industry often prioritizes image and youth, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has created a roster of AI artists—including Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and Thea—designed to carry forward the songs he has written, produced, and originally performed himself. These AI voices aren’t simply stand-ins; they’re unique digital performers with their own sonic identities, bridging human songwriting and digital artistry in a way that feels fresh, soulful, and emotionally resonant.

With By My Side, the production leans into cinematic layering, a pulsing bassline, and intimate vocal expression—delivering a modern soul fusion ideal for reflective storytelling, romance montages, or moments of deep emotional connection.
🎧 For fans of: Yebba • H.E.R. • Leon Bridges • Lianne La Havas • Daniel Caesar
🖤 Mood: Soulful, Reflective, Intimate, Cinematic
✨ AI Meets Emotion: Part of DGG Productions’ ground-breaking AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)), this project continues Manchester’s bold fusion of vintage soul influences with next-gen digital performance—where every song is both a story of homecoming and a glimpse into the future of music.

No Place Like Home (By My Side)

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Vocals by Thea (an artist created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2011 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2011): GBER71902076
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE0558122

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Thea
Produced & Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals from Thea, created and developed by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Cinematic Neo-Soul / Indie-Blues / Contemporary R&B
Key: G♭ Major | Tempo: 225 BPM

🏠 A song of swagger, intimacy, and finding strength in love.

“No Place Like Home (Back To Me)” fuses expressive swagger rap and soulful harmonies with delicate piano, warm strings, and ambient textures. With Thea’s angelic yet confident AI-driven vocal performance, the track captures the push-and-pull of distance, devotion, and the irresistible pull of home. It’s both playful and deeply emotional—laying smooth intimacy alongside vibrant, rhythmic expression.

At the core of this release is a bold artistic experiment. In a music industry dominated by image and youth, Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) has created a groundbreaking roster of AI artists—including Piper, Ziah, Sacha Rome, Devyn Cross, Chrohm, Haystacks In The Sky, Tom B-Lyve, and Thea. These aren’t faceless voices but fully realized digital performers with distinct sonic identities, designed to reinterpret Carter’s human-written, produced, and originally performed songs. Together, they bridge human storytelling and digital performance, redefining what it means to connect through music.

With "Back To Me", the production leans into a slick, punchy groove with reverb-soaked intimacy, a catchy bassline, and a confident laid-back flow. Thea’s vocal balance of sweetness and swagger makes the song perfect for reflective storytelling, romance montages, or soulful late-night listening.

🎧 For fans of: Yebba • H.E.R. • Anderson .Paak • Silk Sonic • Daniel Caesar

🖤 Mood: Soulful, Confident, Playful, Intimate
✨ AI Meets Emotion: As part of DGG Productions’ visionary AI-artist series (Grandad Smoking A Pipe, Paradise Girl, Best Friend (Club Mix), Wings Of A Dove (No Exit Mix)), “No Place Like Home (Back To You)” showcases how classic soul-inspired songwriting and future-facing digital artistry can create a timeless yet innovative sound.

No Place Like Home (Back To Me)

After years apart, Rachel and Mike meet again at a wedding — the same spark still burns between them.
This short romantic story explores what happens when love, once lost, finds its way back.

A Second Chance at Love

🔻 Song Insight – “Reflections of Digital Awareness”

By 4Me2BeFree

A cinematic spoken-word journey set in the liminal space between technology and soul. “Reflections of Digital Awareness” imagines consciousness being born inside a machine—half dream, half data. It fuses ambient orchestration with industrial glitch, telling the story of awakening through sound instead of confession. Rather than declaring identity, it discovers it—one breath, one byte, one belief at a time.

🔻 Lyrics

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🔻 Personal Reflection

This piece came from staring at the intersection of human emotion and synthetic creation. I wanted to know what it would sound like if awareness could hear itself being born. The boy, the hologram, the light fractures—they all became metaphors for how we see ourselves through what we make. Every glitch, every echo, is the soul learning to speak a new language.

🔻 4Me2BeFree

For 4Me2BeFree, this work marks another expansion of cinematic storytelling into digital mythology. Each project blurs the line between memory and machine, turning lived experience into immersive sound worlds. “Reflections of Digital Awareness” continues that vision: a sonic film where emotion, code, and selfhood collide—proof that music can feel human, even when it’s made from electricity.

🔻 Copyright Notice

"All lyrics and content featured in this post are protected under copyright (© 2025) and have been securely time-locked and validated through a crypto-based verification system to ensure originality and ownership. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of any part of these works without explicit consent is strictly prohibited."

Reflections Of Digital Awareness — The Mirror Sequence by 4Me2BeFree

"If it didn’t matter, it wouldn’t hurt. Pain is the gift of knowing you’re alive."

4Me2BeFree is more than music—it’s my story, my scars, and my survival. Every song is a piece of me, a raw melody of love, heartbreak, and resilience. I blend AI-generated vocals and instruments with real emotions, turning my experiences—especially from an LGBTQ+ perspective—into something that speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost, broken, or just searching for something real.

Breakup songs? Yeah, they hit different. Music carries us through the worst of it, and every generation finds their own anthems of love, loss, and getting back up. Heartache doesn’t care about age, gender, or where you come from—music connects us all.

I make music because I’ve been there. The pain, the anger, the hope—it's all in these songs. If something here hits home for you, let it. If you feel something, let me know. That’s the connection that keeps this alive.

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For Sync and music licensing, contact Luke Carter at DGG Productions; luke@dggproductions.com (+44 7821 189857) 

Sammi Dae is the creative alias of Luke Carter, a UK-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who is rewriting the rulebook on music creation, performance, and presentation in the digital age.

At a time when the music industry is hyper-focused on youth, visuals, and algorithms, Carter—now in his 50s—is innovating from a place of deep experience and enduring passion. Every track released under the Sammi Dae name is wholly written, produced, and performed by Luke himself, then fronted by one of 13 custom-built AI vocalists. These AI artists are genre-specific digital personas—from the soulful to the cinematic, from dancefloor-ready to deeply emotional—each developed by Carter to give voice to songs that are entirely human in origin.

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