Sam Turpin

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Sam Turpin
Birth nameSamuel Thomas Turpin
Born (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995 (age 26)
OriginJohannesburg, South Africa
GenresHip-Hop/Rap, Alternative
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active2013-present
Websitehttps://samturpin.com

Samuel Thomas Turpin (born 2 September 1995) is a South African rapper, producer and musical artist.

He is the son of South African photographer and activist Gisèle Wulfsohn.[1]

Biography[]

Turpin grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa where he was exposed to a variety of cultural influences, including hip hop music and hip hop culture.[2] In 2011, his mother passed away from cancer and the following year Turpin began making music as an outlet to express emotion and cope with loss.[3]

Music career[]

In 2013, Turpin released his debut single "Cranes" which garnered enough interest for him to start performing around Johannesburg.[4] In 2014, he released his debut EP "Eternal Sentiment" as a limited online release.[5] Turpin released his second EP "Wasi-Wasi" accompanied by some self-produced music videos.[6] In 2016, Sam was interviewed about the state of South African youth and society in director Lebogang Rasethaba's noted documentary "The People Versus The Rainbow Nation" which was released on MTV.[7] In 2017, he released his first full-length mixtape "4am In Jozi", a musical ode to the night-time anxieties of central Johannesburg.[8] The project garnered Turpin a brand showcase of selected artists as well as fashion-oriented placements in the South African creative industry.[9][10]

Turpin performing live in Soweto, 2019

In early 2019, Turpin released the first single since his mixtape, a song titled "Summer Evening" featuring London-based India Shan, which plays like a personal letter to his mother.[11] According to Turpin, this was the first time he was able to express himself "directly" to his mother since she passed.[12] This was followed by "Sahara Flow", a single drawing more from his Jewish heritage, sampling an ancient Hebrew chant sang by South African singer Jessica Sherman.[13] In late 2019, Turpin joined the live ensemble of The Charles Géne Suite and began performing at festivals, club shows and events.[14]

In mid-March 2020, during South Africa's coronavirus lockdown, Turpin and collaborator Lenny-Dee Doucha released their single "Cloud City" specifically for their followers in lockdown.[15][16] In May 2020, Turpin collaborated with film maker Katya Abedian-Rawháni to release their short musical film "Sahara Flow" which premiered via London's Nataal Magazine.[17][18]

Personal life and education[]

In 2017, Turpin received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in Anthropology and History.[19] Turpin is fluent in English, isiZulu and also knows some basic French and Japanese.[20]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

  • Eternal Sentiment (2014)
  • Wasi-Wasi (2015)

with ILLA N[]

  • Cold Chinese Food (2014)

Mixtapes[]

  • 4am In Jozi (2017)

References[]

  1. ^ "Gisèle Wulfsohn: A self-portrait of courage". The Mail & Guardian. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  2. ^ Mann, Dave. "Ja. Edition 9". Issuu. p. 14. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. ^ Hunkin, Jessica. "A Q&A with Sam Turpin on the Release of 'Thoughts'". Between 10and5. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  4. ^ UrbanDubz (2013-08-14). "South Africa's Rising Star, Sam Turpin Drops His Debut Single 'Cranes' -". Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  5. ^ Lumuba-Kasongo, Enongo (2014-03-31). "NEW SUNSET [PROD. SAMMUS] | SAM TURPIN x SKY BLEW". S ∆ M M U S | PHD. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ MacDonald, Fleur (2016-01-07). "Rapper Sam Turpin on collaborating for EP Wasi-Wasi". TRUE Africa. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  7. ^ Sosibo, Kwanele (2016-04-20). "Review: The People versus the Rainbow Nation". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  8. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (2017-08-01). "First Listen: Sam Turpin's '4am In Jozi' Is A Soundtrack For Johannesburg Nightlife". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  9. ^ Pulumo, Khumo. "Born in the 90s". eNCA. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  10. ^ Staff, HYPE MAGAZINE (2018-02-20). "Ray-Ban Reinvention On Air | Hype Magazine". Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  11. ^ Perfect, Bob (2019-05-23). ""Summer Evening" is Sam Turpin's emotional tribute to his mom". Bubblegum Club. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ^ "Sam Turpin Releases Emotional Tribute to His Mother 'Summer Evening'". OkayAfrica. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  13. ^ Sam Turpin (Ft. Jessica Sherman) – Sahara Flow, retrieved 2020-04-24
  14. ^ "Bongeziwe Mabandla, The Charles Gene Suite to headline UMI Feel Good Series, Our Music festival". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  15. ^ Mandisa Ntsinde (2020-04-14). "#AltTuesdays: Sam Turpin Delivers Charming Love Letter With "Cloud City" Ft. Lenny-Dee". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  16. ^ Harding, Andrew (2020-04-03). "South Africa's ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  17. ^ "Sahara Flow". nataal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  18. ^ "Katya Abedian". Studio Journal knock (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  19. ^ Monaheng, Ts'eliso (2014-10-24). "South African Hip Hop Series: Video Profile On Rapper Sam Turpin". Africa Is a Country. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  20. ^ "Bonheur et liberté : Découvrez Parissoweto Vol. 8, compilée par Sam Turpin". PARISSOWETO Δ. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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