Sammie

Sammie Leigh Bush, Jr. (born March 1, 1987) is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 1999 hit single, "I Like It", from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top (2000). Austin and Sammie had an instant connection and went right to work. That summer, Austin signed 12-year-old Sammie to Freeworld Entertainment label under Capitol Records. Within three months, Sammie recorded and released Gold-selling album entitled “From the Bottom to the Top,” which included two Top 10 hits, “I Like It” and “Crazy Things I Do.” From the Bottom to the Top, on March 14, 2000. Debuting at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts, it was certified gold by the RIAA for more than 500,000 copies shipped to stores. The first single, "I Like It" reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, simultaneously became gold-certified by the RIAA. The second single, "Crazy Things I Do" was released in early 2000 and peaked at number 39 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. After a successful debut, Sammie took a break from music to continue his education at West Orange High School. Although education was his top priority, during a break from school, Sammie featured on “Hardball,” a single from the 2001 So So Def soundtrack also featuring Lil’ Wayne, Lil’ Bow Wow and Lil’ Zane. With his consistent efforts, he graduated in 2005. Once completed, a more focused and educated Sammie went back to his first love – music. In 2006, he signed to Austin’s reactive independent label, Rowdy Records. The new deal birthed Sammie’s self-titled sophomore album, “Sammie.” The successful album featured the Top 30 R&B single, “You Should Be My Girl” produced by Jazze Pha featuring Sean Paul of Youngbloodz. The song peaked at the No. 2 spot on BET’s 106 & Park, solidifying Sammie as a staple teen heartthrob. His second single, “Come with Me,” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles, premiered on 106 & Park and was inspired by Michael Jackson’s music video “Stranger in Moscow.” After a brief break, Sammie returned and shot up the charts in 2009 with his feature on Soulja Boy’s Top 10 Hot 100 single, “Kiss Me Thru the Phone.” The single rejuvenated Sammie’s fan’s spirits and instilled motivation for his upcoming endeavors. In that same year, Sammie decided to part ways with Rowdy Records, on good terms.