Biography

Samantha Hakim, 17 year-old singer, songwriter, born and raised in Northern Virginia. Sammy began playing the piano at the age of 4 and studying vocals in elementary school. Her hard work and talent earned her a place in the All County Chorus, several spots performing the National Anthem at local and regional events and the prestigious Fairfax County Vocal Award.

With success as a pianist and a singer, coupled with her desire to become a professional songwriter, producer, and musician, Sammy was inspired to study additional instruments including violin, guitar and ukulele. These instruments are highly influential in how Sammy composes and arranges her original music.

Sammy began composing and arranging songs when she was 12. Sammy’s songs are inspired by her friends and real life situations. Her music reflects influences of Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, and the Jonas brothers. Sammy’s soulful voice pays allegiance to Nick Jonas, Avril Lavigne and Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
Sammy, aligning herself with one of her music mentors in describing herself as an artist quotes, “I am like Elvis Costello, I write what I want, pop, county, rock, or whatever I feel. Writing and performing music is one of my deepest passions in life.” This drive and determination inspires Sammy to focus on a deeper understanding of her world and her relationships with people to create her unique brand of pop music that touches people at an emotional level seldom accomplished by young songwriters.

Sammy has performed her music at a variety of local venues including Jammin Java, Union Jacks, The Greens at Vienna, and the Soundry. Sammy promotes her music by performing radio tours and has hosted at WRRW. Sammy is using these local sites to promote singles from her debut EP, “Locked You Out” released 10/28/2011, Fearless released 5/2012, Mark Me released 9/2012 and
This Christmas Love Me released 11/2012. "Get a Little Closer" will be release 9/17/13.

Even before the songs had officially been released, record executives and management firms have responded with enthusiasm, eager to receive the final product. Robert Camacho, of RC Management in Nashville, TN has this to say referencing Sammy’s songs. “I am listening as I write and can clearly say the songwriting is outstanding regardless of the writer’s age. Her voice is very elegant and poised beyond her years.”

Sammy is a member of Songwriters of Washington and Washington Area Music Association and Nashville Songwriter Association International. She continues to develop her craft by taking weekly piano, guitar and voice lessons. Sammy graduated a year early from high school with honors. She has signed a record deal with Lamon Records of Nashville and will be releasing an EP in late 2013.
For more information about Sammy please check out
her website at www.sammyhakim.com or she can be contacted at prhakim@verizon.net.