Sampha: 'Lahai', Working with Drake on "Too Much" & Fatherhood

Sampha: 'Lahai', Working with Drake on "Too Much" & Fatherhood | Apple Music

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Singer, songwriter, and producer Sampha joins Zane Lowe to discuss the execution of his new album, 'Lahai'. Two and a half years in the making, Sampha’s second album is an exploration of human connection and the depth of life itself. The pair discuss music being a snapshot of a certain time in an artist's life and artificial intelligence in music. Their conversation then shifts to some of the more technical aspects of music creation and live performance, and lessons learned from fatherhood.
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0:00 - On the Feeling of Finishing an Album
6:51 - On the Album Being A Snapshot
14:45 - On Crafting the Sound of the Album
23:39 - On the Changing Nature of Creativity
27:04 - On Changing the Way He Performs
35:24 - On Lessons He’s Learned as a Father
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@rolandreedii5939 9 ай бұрын

The most necessary music interview of this generation. 🙏🏾

@slackstarfish8133 9 ай бұрын

He really has one of the smoothest singing and speaking voices. He has a low voice but such a bright tone

@perspicaciouscritic 9 ай бұрын

Serene. Thoughtful. Contemplative. Sampha, the artist, is a lot like his art.

@bgtaylor89 8 ай бұрын

"The first time i heard it i was like alright i need to hear that again, the second time i heard it i feel like id known it my whole life" - this really is the description of a classic album, and I couldn't agree more with Zane on this take.

@stoopmusic 9 ай бұрын

A beautiful spirit, energy and soul . Such a gifted multi music creator and manifest. Grateful to hear from Sampha.

@al1iii 9 ай бұрын

Legend. Finally getting to hear an extended interview with him. AOTY candidate right here

@cmooreHD 9 ай бұрын

Truly! Probably in my top 3 rotations already!

@juano.9280 8 ай бұрын

you can take the word "candidate" out

@olumideakingbade982 8 ай бұрын

It's quite interesting how Zane's energy differs per interview, depending on the sitter. In his interview with Pink Pantheress, we see a completely different Zane - his style is more banter-ish, with only minimal attention paid to Pink's music. They feel like old mates simply catching up over a drink. With Sampha, there's a more contemplative, pensive, almost sacred tone - a lot of palpable admiration and respect.

@SOI-wl2lo 9 ай бұрын

Sampha is one of this era's musical geniuses tbh. An *unmatched* musician/ creator!

@georgetanner9953 8 ай бұрын

One of the greatest artists of all time in my opinion, such a creative genius. Absolutely loved Lahai

@MartinDef_ 9 ай бұрын

been searching "sampha interview" on youtube everyday since the album dropped

@breeblesaintokay7548 Ай бұрын

I have never wanted to talk to an artist more than Sampha. This interview made a million and one questions pop up in my head! At any rate, the way he communicates through music is in itself a gift and I feel lucky to be alive to enjoy it ❤ Thank you so much Sampha

@thecoolclub127 8 ай бұрын

I have always waited for this interview, it feels like manifestation

@divynemarie Ай бұрын

Without overwhelming Sampha, Lahai is truly extraterrestrial. I’ve never appreciated music on this level before. I have an intense love for it and my standards for what I consider good music has skyrocketed. I got to see him in Miami and the energy and combination with the weather had me in a trance. Even the choice of venue; the shape of the building/stage was ethereal. Sampha is so special. I hope he doesn’t make us wait another 4-5 years.

@quincybranch5317 9 ай бұрын

How did you not talk about Jonathan L. Seagull

@pinkkpurpleblue 9 ай бұрын

literally mannnnn i needed to hear what he had to say bout that one😭😭

@FrankyHawkins5 8 ай бұрын

My favorite song on the album 😭 I was waiting for it too !

@bernieprovost7676 4 ай бұрын

and he hasn’t been performing it on tour!

@couchambassadors 9 ай бұрын

When I heard Sampha Too Much with that melodic piano & Drake introspective verses I knew this a generational artist.

@Crrooked981 6 ай бұрын

You should def listen to samphas extended version of too much. Absolutely beautiful.

@toniahector6791 8 ай бұрын

Sampha never disappoints. For years, I've been leaning on his music and thanks to this album we now have Only and Suspended to play on repeat until the end of time!

@halftimeharambe 18 күн бұрын

literal greatness

@pablohorn6648 8 ай бұрын

i was waiting for this

@nbng-g 8 ай бұрын

man this guy has such a pure energy cant help but sit in awe

@maxgates5371 9 ай бұрын

What a guy! Most humble guy in the world

@rachelhatch4499 9 ай бұрын

I heard him sing live in Chicago and I love him soo much ❤

@playamaqui 8 ай бұрын

lovely interview!

@katharinaciezadlik6354 9 ай бұрын

thanks 💫 beautiful !

@ihatekrys3888 8 ай бұрын

Zane, much respect sir! Humbly, with no intent to disrespect, for artist like Sampha who are so rare in appearances, it be much more meaningful to audience to let them carry the convo where they’d like and to refrain from speaking for /assuming their positions on work and culture. Great interview, but I walked away understanding more about you than the legendary Sampha

@uncleiroh01 8 ай бұрын

Great Interview 🙏♥️

@charlesbarclay8181 9 ай бұрын

One of the few interviewers that genuinely cares about the music

@LAJP97 8 ай бұрын

Would've loved to hear more about the process behind 'Jonathan L. Seagull', contender for SOTY for me. Still a great interview tho!

@jarediinocencio 9 ай бұрын

man so good, how did they not mention Jonathan…need to hear more about it.

@PoppaDocRocks 8 ай бұрын

That intro by Zane was like taking the words out of my mouth. Album of the year for me.

@IbokRock811 9 ай бұрын

His voice in this interview reminds me a little bit of Benjamin Clementine! Speaking of - a collab album from the two of them would be ABSOLUTELY CRAAAAAZY

@1hermano 9 ай бұрын

Do they talk about one of the best songs ever made "Saint Pablo"? Would love to hear the creative process ye and sampha sessions!!!

@hugobecookin 8 ай бұрын

personally not surprised that there’s no Kanye discourse given recent events. that song is phenomenal though, one of my favs ever

@kai6115 8 ай бұрын

Always have loved Sampha really great artist. Amazing talent amazing voice. I’m going to be honest there has been a lot of artists Drake has introduced me to like I didn’t know about Sampha, Tems, Yebba and others until I heard them on his albums now I love them all. Especially Sampha.

@joarsolbakk7160 8 ай бұрын

I feel him. I loved his album too

@StraptownTrayD 9 ай бұрын

His music is power

@AlexShannon 8 ай бұрын

I love this man

@jdouguspsa 8 ай бұрын

yes!!!!

@thesweetestlaax8791 8 ай бұрын

Wish he let Sampha explain his thinking instead of just going over his own interpretation

@mike-420-69 3 ай бұрын

Few artists today have really paved their own path in the way sampha has. It feels like every choice he makes in his music is so unique, and could never be replicated. There’s no one who has that sound or style. Personally, his music is like a break from the rest of the world.

@Kondwani_simwanza 4 ай бұрын

This guys is mad talented. The album Lahai is a masterpiece

@sergioanimeboylol4835 9 ай бұрын

Love from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤

@frankiedominguez1872 3 ай бұрын

Phenomenal interviewer! Look what happens when you give a hoot about the artist!

@MONTREALITY 8 ай бұрын

love

@hustle_tee 8 ай бұрын

@idontevenknow741 7 ай бұрын

Love this man’s hair

@thenotoriusg 9 ай бұрын

Finally.

@vicgermain4179 9 ай бұрын

YESSSSSS i was praying for this to happen

@j.c7719 8 ай бұрын

He’s extremely talented and beautiful.

@southrangejah 8 ай бұрын

I love him

@RapShitBen 9 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@isaactarula3070 9 ай бұрын

Goat

@2late329 9 ай бұрын

Zane is such a goated interviewer

@davidbeukes505 9 ай бұрын

i need to see that slide

@hectorplimmer 8 ай бұрын

I think it might be the ones in Victoria Park! The zig-zaggy one is a death trap 😀

@wtfforeign 8 ай бұрын

Ears open words spoken

@mgk_moloko 6 ай бұрын

❤

@adrianbarrientes 9 ай бұрын

lol I agree w/ Zane about making beats being more fun. though the songwriting/piano thing can be more cathartic emotionally

@jazzeclectikk 8 ай бұрын

Saw him last night in Atlanta on tour! It was magical ✨✨✨

@juano.9280 8 ай бұрын

did you get any good videos?

@jazzeclectikk 8 ай бұрын

@@juano.9280 I did. I’ll try to upload them!

@popstarjay 8 ай бұрын

💆🏾‍♂️

@nitram3275 9 ай бұрын

Love Sampha but Zane has to speak less and let the guest speak more

@kikoferras7369 8 ай бұрын

Where does he talk about ‘Too Much’ ?

@johnnyhanel 9 ай бұрын

when does he mention Too Much??? this has always been hands down my favorite Drake song. i love Drake but clearly Sampha made that song great

@1hermano 9 ай бұрын

Its a sample. OG version Sampha - Too much is wayyy better imo

@johnnyhanel 8 ай бұрын

@@1hermano i'm know its a sample. but the title suggested there's a whole conversation about it. and i cant find anything more than 1 minute if it being mentioned.

@tylerkeyboard 7 ай бұрын

Anyone know the microphones they are using here?

@joshrichards3339 9 ай бұрын

Whats the live show they were talking about?

@KEEPTHECHANGE10 9 ай бұрын

He ran a small tour called Satellite Business where he played a few shows before the release of the album. Now he moving onto the proper album tour

@gianbottoni 8 ай бұрын

man like Blake

@ARCHANGEL215MICHAEL 9 ай бұрын

🎲🐍🎲

@danielpaukov8239 8 ай бұрын

damn an interview by steve jobs himself

@PjMasks-qu6bb 9 ай бұрын

Time stamp for the drake part?

@johnnyhanel 9 ай бұрын

just found it. 6:20

@johnnyhanel 9 ай бұрын

that cant be all that is said about it tho.. it literally just a mention of the song. that doest justify the video title

@perspicaciouscritic 9 ай бұрын

Agree, @@johnnyhanel, and there's usually an extended version on Apple Music's website but not this time round.

@alecadabra_ 9 ай бұрын

@@johnnyhanelThey REALLY wanted an excuse to mention his name lmao

@2319jj 9 ай бұрын

@@alecadabra_ they nasty for that clickbait lol

@g.o.9513 9 ай бұрын

These Microphones sound much better than a Sony SM7B.

@HaydenDore 9 ай бұрын

What mics are they using?

@JacobObrien 6 ай бұрын

22:00 I kind of disagree a little. I feel like it’s super raw and emotional to write a song on piano or with an instrument. Sometimes you have to scale it back from all the fancy production.

@popstarjay 8 ай бұрын

🙃

@justinpaulin9378 8 ай бұрын

Did this mf Zane Lowe just call synth arpeggios AI? 😂

@MonticArckeys 7 ай бұрын

I know he has a low voice but the sound is really off on this

@lai_raw 8 ай бұрын

Zane Lowe calling Synth Sounds / Presets 'AI Tools' is just soo... unneecessary

@Anightskiss 9 ай бұрын

Favorite song to whoever reads this?

@Anightskiss 9 ай бұрын

Mine is "Can't go back."

@kev2fuego 9 ай бұрын

“Only” and “What If You Hypnotise Me?”

@Anonymous-ns6ri 9 ай бұрын

Jonathan L. Seagull and Evidence

@clairecosmo 9 ай бұрын

Also Can't go back & Jonathan L. Seagull

@davidbeukes505 9 ай бұрын

What If You Hypnotise Me and Suspended

@jomufilms 6 ай бұрын

Great interview but terrible interviewer, i came to watch the interview for Sampha to hear what he has to say but it felt like i heard the interviewer talk for more than 60% of the interview. It's like bro you are not that interesting. Tbh they could replace him and i wouldn't even notice it.