Sam Turpin
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| Birth name | Samuel Thomas Turpin |
| Born | September 2, 1995 |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip-Hop/Rap, Alternative |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keys, Synthesizer, Drum Machine |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Website | https://samturpin.com |
Samuel Thomas Turpin (born 2 September 1995) is a South African rapper, producer and musical artist.[1] He is a son of South African photographer and activist Gisèle Wulfsohn.[2] He is a member of The Charles Géne Suite ensemble[3] which includes his hip-hop group Cold Chinese Food[4] with producer ILLA N.
Biography
Turpin was born in Johannesburg in 1995. Growing up in post-Apartheid Johannesburg in the early 21st Century, he was exposed to a variety of cultural influences including rap music and hip-hop culture[5]. He began experimenting musically during his high school years with some friends but was never serious, however, until his mother died from cancer in 2011[6]. He soon began to use music to overcome depression and express his emotions[7]. He is of Jewish and mixed Irish/French descent[8].
Music career
In early 2013 Turpin released his first single "Cranes" online and some initial interest in his music saw him start to perform around Johannesburg.[9] In early 2014 he released his debut EP "Eternal Sentiment", a limited online release.[10] Turpin released his second EP "Wasi-Wasi" accompanied by some self-produced music videos.[11] In 2017 he released his first full-length mixtape "4am In Jozi", a musical ode to the night-time anxieties of central Johannesburg.[12] The project garnered Turpin a brand showcase[13] of selected artists as well as fashion-oriented placements in the South African creative industry.[14] He began to reconnect with members of The Charles Géne Suite, some of whom were childhood friends including longtime collaborator ILLA N and primary school mate Noah Bamberger.[15]
In early 2019, Turpin released the first single since his mixtape, a song titled "Summer Evening" featuring London-based India Shan, which plays like a personal letter to his mother.[16] According to Turpin, this was the first time he was able to express himself "directly" to his mother since she died.[17] This was followed by "Sahara Flow", a single drawing more from his Jewish heritage, sampling an ancient Hebrew chant sang by South African singer Jessica Sherman.[18] In late 2019, Turpin joined the live ensemble of The Charles Géne Suite and began performing at festivals, club shows and events.[19]
In mid-March 2020, during South Africa's coronavirus lockdown,[20] Turpin and collaborator Lenny-Dee Doucha released their single "Cloud City" specifically for their followers in lockdown.[21] In May 2020, Turpin collaborated with film maker Katya Abedian[22] to release their short musical film "Sahara Flow" which premiered via London's Nataal Magazine.[23]
Personal life and education
In 2017 Turpin received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, majoring in Anthropology and History.[24] He is studying at the Academy of Sound Engineering in Johannesburg.[25]
Turpin is fluent in English, isiZulu and also knows some basic French and Japanese.[26]
Discography
Extended Plays
- Eternal Sentiment (2014)
- Wasi-Wasi (2015)
with ILLA N
- Cold Chinese Food (2014)
Mixtapes
- 4am In Jozi (2017)
References
- ^ Phiri, Dillion. "creativenestlings". www.creativenestlings.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Gisèle Wulfsohn: A self-portrait of courage". The Mail & Guardian. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Bergh, Jannike (2019-03-21). "Happiness is a Human Right: Delve into Parissoweto Vol. 8, compiled by Sam Turpin". PARISSOWETO Δ. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Monaheng, Ts'eliso. "South African Hip Hop Series: Video Profile On Rapper Sam Turpin". africasacountry.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mann, Dave. "Ja. Edition 9". Issuu. p. 14. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Phiri, Dillion. "creativenestlings". www.creativenestlings.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hunkin, Jessica. "A Q&A with Sam Turpin on the Release of 'Thoughts'". Between 10and5. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mann, Dave. "Ja. Edition 9". Issuu. p. 14. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ UrbanDubz (2013-08-14). "South Africa's Rising Star, Sam Turpin Drops His Debut Single 'Cranes' -". Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lumuba-Kasongo, Enongo (2014-03-31). "NEW SUNSET [PROD. SAMMUS] | SAM TURPIN x SKY BLEW". S ∆ M M U S | PHD. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ MacDonald, Fleur (2016-01-07). "Rapper Sam Turpin on collaborating for EP Wasi-Wasi". TRUE Africa. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (2017-08-01). "First Listen: Sam Turpin's '4am In Jozi' Is A Soundtrack For Johannesburg Nightlife". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Staff, HYPE MAGAZINE (2018-02-20). "Ray-Ban Reinvention On Air | Hype Magazine". Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pulumo, Khumo. "Born in the 90s". eNCA. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Episode 43 - Sam Turpin by The Almost Perfect Podcast • A podcast on Anchor". Anchor. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Perfect, Bob (2019-05-23). ""Summer Evening" is Sam Turpin's emotional tribute to his mom". Bubblegum Club. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Sam Turpin Releases Emotional Tribute to His Mother 'Summer Evening'". OkayAfrica. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Sam Turpin (Ft. Jessica Sherman) – Sahara Flow, retrieved 2020-04-24
- ^ "Bongeziwe Mabandla, The Charles Gene Suite to headline UMI Feel Good Series, Our Music festival". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Harding, Andrew (2020-04-03). "South Africa's ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Mandisa Ntsinde (2020-04-14). "#AltTuesdays: Sam Turpin Delivers Charming Love Letter With "Cloud City" Ft. Lenny-Dee". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Katya Abedian". Studio Journal knock (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Sahara Flow". nataal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Profiles: Meet Joburg Rapper Sam Turpin". KOOLOUT. 2015-02-24. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (2019-05-15). "Sam Turpin Releases Emotional Tribute to His Mother 'Summer Evening'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bonheur et liberté : Découvrez Parissoweto Vol. 8, compilée par Sam Turpin". PARISSOWETO Δ. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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