Rise

Samantha James | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Om Records
• ASIN: B000TGC79C
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,829 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #11 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Samba
  • #49 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian
  • #67 in Music > Dance & DJ > Techno

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Samantha James follows up her smash hit single that's been blowing up dance floors and mix tapes for some time now with her aptly named debut effort Rise. And rise she does, with a laid-back release that's surprising in its sophistication, depth, and soul. Samantha smartly teams up with veteran producer Sebastian Arocha Morton, who boasts production for heavy hitters such as Sting, Fila Brazilia, and Fischerspooner. Stand-out tracks include the funky and deep "Living Without You," the washed-out soul on "Deep Surprise," and the lush grooves of "Rain." Like label-mate Collette, Samantha shows us that she's as talented as she is beautiful, and this release is a breath of fresh bay breeze air that strikes the perfect balance between electronic and organic. --Anish Acharya

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth vocals.... Great CD!, October 21, 2007

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R. Coley "pizicato5" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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I've liked most of OM's artists such as Aya and Gaelle and Lisa Shaw. However, none of them has a complete album such as this one. All of the songs on this effort are worth listening to! Songs such as "Enchanted Life",

"I found you" and "Rain" are simply worth listening to over and over. This album is very diverse as it has hints of Soul, Electronic and Bossa Nova in it. I appreciated that. As you will appreciate this CD, it's one of the best that I've listened to in a couple of years. Although her voice is very similar to Aya's, you will still appreciate the differences and enjoy both of their efforts!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!!!, October 1, 2007

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maurice braxton (columbus, oh United States) - See all my reviews
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Since the release of Blue Six Aquarian Angel album in March. I have been hard pressed to find a complete great album. Finally, I can sit back and play a whole cd all the way through. I knew when I first heard Rise a few years ago that Samantha would make a great record someday. Well it is here and I beg you not to sleep on this one. The sound is very nice. If you like electronic music with vocals then you must check out Samantha. If you never have heard of Blue Six you should check him along with one of my favorite artist Aya.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely `Rises' Above Expectations, January 12, 2008

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Donna B (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rise (Audio CD)

While cruising Amazon's music scene, I happened upon this CD and had never heard of Samantha James. I was mildly intrigued so I listened to the 30-second snippets of the first few tracks of "Rise" and thought it had a nice, mellow, yet danceable sound. I decided to purchase it (as I'm always trying out new music) and the more I listen to it, the more I really like it. I've never been heavy into electronic/techno music, but "Rise" is a pleasant fusion of techno, smooth jazz, soul, and light Latin grooves all packaged within a sophisticated mellow sound. Samantha's smooth, yet soulful sound is like vintage Madonna crossed with Tracy Thorn (from EBTG) meets techno Bossa Nova. Although the techno beat can become redundant, it's not as noticeable on this CD. The title track hooks you from the beginning and keeps you listening to such gems as "Breathe You In" and "Angel Love." One of my favorites is the uplifting "Send it Out to the Universe." But truly, there's not a bad cut on the entire CD - it's that listenable. I'd recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys any of the genres I've mentioned above. Samantha James is definitely someone to keep an eye (and an eager listening ear) on.