Sam Rhansum
While at REMIX HOTEL I had a chance to meet some cool cats. Check this dude out. I’ve noticed that successful people in this industry have a certain energy about them. Sam Rhansum is definitely no exception. You can see from his credits that he defines success! His music is amazing! His credits are amazing! Honestly, I couldn’t hype this dude enough. I’m going to let his bio and music do the talking on this one. I look forward to seeing more from this club bangin genius! Be on the lookout!
-Tom Jones
“Ain’t gonna quit until this dream’s a reality
I’m workin’ hard to turn these verses to a salary
Hooks and hits, you can’t kill this shit inside of me
Step out the way, you can’t stop me... so follow me.”
-Sam Rhansum
Sam Rhansum is a proven multi-threat artist. As MC, producer, lyricist, and club DJ... not much lies outside the realm of his capabilities. His music has already been featured worldwide via such high profile outlets as: MTV, BET, EA Sports, Nike, XM Satellite Radio, Promo Only, and Arclight Films. In addition, he has shared the stage with a wide range of platinum artists including: Keyshia Cole, Trillville, Nappy Roots, and even hip-hop legends The 2 Live Crew.
Stylistically Rhansum is best described as, “Lyrical Dirty South.” His words shine with the intelligence of Jay Z, the wordplay of Eminem, and the smart mouth of Ludacris. His tracks are certified club bangers.
Sam Rhansum is currently represented by the international management firm, Sepetys Entertainment Group, Inc. In addition to Rhansum, the musically diverse SEG roster is also home to multi-platinum artists, Grammy award winners, and an Emmy award nominee.
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Sam Rhansum is steadily gaining industry momentum and high profile exposure at both local and national levels. The following is a short list of recent career highlights:
* Rhansum composed tracks for two episodes of BET¹s top-rated “American Gangster II” series. He scored nearly 45 minutes of original music for both the season premiere “Philly Black Mafia” show, as well as, the “Felix Mitchell” episode.
* Rhansum's song, "There Goes The Neighborhood" was licensed for EA's NFL Street 3. The game is available worldwide on both PSP and Playstation platforms. Rhansum appears alongside such other major artists as: Dem Franchize Boyz, BG, Korn, Rob Zombie, and Megadeth.
* Rhansum's music was featured in several installments of MTV’s Real World series. His songs have appeared in both the “Real World: Denver” & the most recent “Real World: Sydney.” In addition, his songs have also appeared in MTV’s Real World off-shoot, "Real World vs. Road Rules: The Gauntlet 2.”
* Rhansum has secured end credit placement for his music in the new film, "Prisoner" (Arclight Films). He is both performer and co-writer of the song. The film features Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck & Charmed) and Kim Raver (24). “Prisoner” is scheduled for theatrical release in Spring of 2008.
*Rhansum appeared on an underground remix of Flo-Rida and T-Pain’s single “Low” as well as Justin Timberlake’s hit single, “Summer Love.” What began as an Atlanta club phenomenon, ultimately spread to clubs and radio stations around the world. The tracks have now received play in 15 different countries, as well as, spins in major cities across the U.S..
*Rhansum¹s songs are featured prominently on both volumes of the “Unstoppable Offensive Moves” basketball DVDs by NIKE skills instructor Ganon Baker.
* "There Goes The Neighborhood" was selected by Promo Only for one of their recent Rhythm Radio CDs. Promo Only services new hip hop & urban singles to major radio stations (and club DJs) across the US. Rhansum was the ONLY UNSIGNED ARTIST on the disc, which included new singles from: 50 Cent, Nelly & Paul Wall, Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, and Gwen Stefani.
* Rhansum has received airplay on XM Radio, after being featured on their show, "The Futures" (highlights XM's top 12 up-and-coming artists).
* Rhansum was selected by Music Connection magazine as one of the TOP 25 artist demos over all genres.
* Rhansum was the winner in Discmaker's "Top 14 unsigned artists of the Southeast" (as voted by Billboard and Taxi).
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
