Sam Trump • "Count On Me"
Sam Trump - @samtrump http://www.samtrumponline.com Calvin Valentine - @calvinvalentine http://gravityhits.com/contact.html Download here: www.samtrump.bandcamp.com "Count On Me" speaks on the essence of love and the importance of interdependence within a community of people. The message in this song is to encourage listeners to believe that giving love and inspiration is perhaps the greatest thing we can do for one another - the idea that you get what you give, and love comes full circle. Sam Trump is a multi‐instrumentalist and singer/songwriter whose soulful take on a modern sound creates an experience that is best described as hypnotic. A man of many talents, he not only sings but plays the trumpet and ukulele. He is currently touring full‐time with live HipHop/Jazz/Soul band, Sidewalk Chalk. Sam’s most recent collaboration was on Jamla Artist, Add‐2’s latest album, Prey for the Poor. He co‐wrote 3 songs, one of which featured Grammy Award Winner, Rapsody. Through his original music, Trump wants to remain innovative, but also convey a preservation of down‐home soul. In his own words, "My aim is to establish myself as a pioneer of new direction within the music scene. Through my writing, consulting, and performing, my ultimate goal is to inspire others to do whatever it is they love most, with the ambition of positively effecting our society. It is my hope that with every path crossed, inspiration transpires." Calvin Valentine is a LA based singer, songwriter, and producer born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. Valentine first stepped out into the LA music scene in 2011 with the release of Planet Asia’s album “Camouflage Jackets”, which was entirely produced by Calvin known at the time as G_Force. Last year he produced De La Soul’s “God It” featuring Nas, which was recognized by every mainstream blog including Rolling Stone, Pitch Fork, Fader, Complex The New York Times, among others. Valentine is currently working on a full length album J Dilla’s young brother, Illa J. Be on the lookout for more work as Valentine just signed a deal with Eryst Records to release his next solo album in 2016. Your preferred social media destination can be reach via both artists websites below. (Chris Kramer 2016)
Words by Allen Hotchkiss
Back in January we brought you Sam Trump’s beautiful single "Love, Peace & Happiness" and I’m really excited to introduce everyone to his newest work – "Count On Me". Stepping away from his work with Sidewalk Chalk, he’s paired up again with producer Calvin Valentine and delivered the perfect summer reminder that we need to value love & community interdependence above all else.
"Count On Me" mixes Sam’s soulful lyrics & trumpet fills with Valentine's modern R&B groove to “encourage listeners to believe that giving love and inspiration is perhaps the greatest thing we can do for one another.” With so much talent and passion, Sam Trump continues to innovate and spread positivity throughout the Chicago music scene.
If you want to hear more about "Count On Me" and all of Sam Trump’s work, keep a look out for a new monthly partnership with our friend Sam that will bring you exclusive interviews and live performances from some of the most talented musicians in Chicago. Sam will be kicking off the Chibrations series very soon, so stay tuned, and check it out!
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