Rise

Samantha James

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 25, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Om Records
• ASIN: B000TGC79C
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,710 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Ron Ron "pizicato5" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	maurice braxton (columbus, oh United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the bomb!, January 28, 2008

By	A. Hovell "silkey dj" (san antonio, tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Samantha James , Rise, is the best all around CD I've heard in years, and I've been
on this planet 60 plus.
Every song is inspiring and uplifting . I've played it dailyfor the past month since
my purchase, even @ work.
It may be considered electroinca by the industry, but I say it's dance,/gospel, trance
all rolled into one.
I use Rise, Breath You In and Send it Out to the Universe during my morning
meditation/stretch sessions.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants/desires a lift in their daily life.