12 Facts About Sammie

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Sammie is best known for his 1999 hit single, "I Like It", from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top.

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Sammie returned with his second studio and self-titled album, Sammie in 2006.

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Sammie announced via Instagram that he would be releasing a new album in 2020 after the completion of the Millennium Tour 2020.

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Sammie first gained notice for his voice when appearing on Showtime at the Apollo in 1998, and winning for his rendition of Stevie Wonder's "My Cheri Amour".

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In 1999, Sammie was signed to Capitol Records and released his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top, on March 14,2000.

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In 2001, Sammie contributed chorus vocals for "Hardball", a collaboration with rappers Lil' Bow Wow, Lil' Wayne and Lil' Zane for the Hardball soundtrack.

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Sammie signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records, where he re-entered the studio with top producers Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha, and Bryan-Michael Cox for his second studio album, Sammie.

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In 2008, Sammie was featured on Soulja Boy's hit single "Kiss Me thru the Phone", which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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In January 2016, Sammie released his retail mixtape, Indigo via his own imprint StarCamp Music.

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Sammie is in the lineup for The Millennium Tour 2020, joining headliner Omarion, Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, Soulja Boy, Lloyd, Ashanti, and The Ying Yang Twins.

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In June of 2022, Sammie participated in the musical web series Verzuz, where he shared the stage with his teammate Pleasure P, and opponents Bobby V and Ray J Their performances went viral over social media after a string of mishaps on stage, but Sammie was favored by viewers who deemed him a 'winner' out of all the participants in their match.

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On January 22,2023, Sammie released a statement on Instagram:.