Sam Sparro

Sam Sparro is a Grammy-nominated Australian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his distinct blend of R&B, funk, and electronic dance music. After releasing his debut single ‘Cottonmouth’ in late 2007, Grammy-nominated Australian singer, songwriter, and record producer Sam Sparro achieved his breakthrough with the 2008 international hit ‘Black and Gold.’ The track soared to number two on the Official UK Singles Chart and number four in Australia, earning him a prestigious Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording in 2008. Sparro’s self-titled debut album, ‘Sam Sparro,’ released in April 2008, solidified his global presence, reaching the top five on the UK Albums Chart and achieving gold certification from the BPI. His early career also saw him nominated for five ARIA Music Awards in 2008 and collaborating with significant artists such as Basement Jaxx on their 2009 single ‘Feelings Gone.’ Sparro continued to evolve his distinctive blend of R&B, funk, and electronic dance music with his second album, ‘Return to Paradise,’ released in 2012.

This album drew inspiration from late seventies and early eighties soul and funk, further showcasing his versatility. Expanding his collaborative efforts, Sparro co-wrote ‘Voodoo’ for Adam Lambert’s 2010 album ‘For Your Entertainment,’ and later contributed ‘Shady’ and ‘Broken English’ to Lambert’s 2012 album ‘Trespassing.’ He also released the track ‘Corrected’ with DJ Mason and DMC in 2010. Demonstrating prolific output, Sparro explored new musical avenues with mixtapes and EPs throughout the 2010s. He released the mixtape ‘Mechanical’ in 2013, followed by the EP ‘Quantum Physical’ in the same year.

This acclaimed work blended contemporary electronic textures with Sparro’s signature R&B sound, reinforcing his status as a dynamic and innovative artist known for his consistent contributions to the R&B, funk, and electronic dance music genres.