Sammie (CD - 2006)

Personnel: Sammie (background vocals); Sammie (vocals); Sean Paul (rap vocals); Bryan-Michael Cox, Jazze Pha, Andre Harris (various instruments, programming); Tony Reyes (guitar); Alonzo "Novel" Stevenson (keyboards, drum programming, background vocals); Rick Sheppard (midi).

Audio Mixers: Rick Sheppard; Vincent Dilorenzo; Sam Thomas ; Carlton Lynn.

Recording information: Darp Studios, Atlanta, GA; Dirty South Studios, Atlanta, GA; Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA; DPS Studios; J Studio, Atlanta, GA; Noise Recording Studio, Las Vegas, NV; PatchWerk Studios; Studio 609, Philadelphia, PA.

Released six years after his debut, FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP, Sammie's self-titled 2006 album finds the young R&B singer easing into adulthood. Featuring a formidable array of producers, including Jazze Pha and Dallas Austin, and guests such as Sean Paul (of YoungBloodz) and Da Backwudz, the record reintroduces the Atlanta, Georgia-based vocalist as an Usher-like performer capable of both energetic hip-hop-tinged jams ("You Should Be My Girl," "Keep It Movin'") and smooth ballads ("Another Last Chance"). minimize