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| birth_name        = Samantha Casey Rui
| birth_name        = Samantha Casey Rui
| birth_date        = 5 January 1996
| birth_date        = 5 January 1996
| education          = School of the Arts (SOTA), James Cook University (Psychology Studies)
|website=https://www.facebook.com/samruimusic/|alma mater=School of the Arts (SOTA), James Cook University}}
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Sam Rui is a Singaporean singer-songwriter who is known for her contribution to the alternative R&B scene in Singapore. Although she had been introduced to music at the young age of 3, Sam Rui had only released her debut album in 2017. Sam Rui has performed on various stages including festivals such as St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2017 and Ultra Singapore 2017. Her songs have also appeared on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts.
Samantha (Sam) Casey Rui is a Singaporean singer-songwriter who is known for her contribution to the alternative R&B scene in Singapore. Sam Rui released her debut album in 2017. Sam Rui has performed on various stages including festivals such as St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2017 and Ultra Singapore 2017. Her songs have also appeared on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts.


==Background==
==Background==
Sam Rui had first dabbled in music when she joined the church choir at 3 years old.<ref>Chan, Charlene. “Breaking Ground”. ''Underscore Magazine''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from:  http://underscoremagazine.com/sam-rui-laneway-festival-singapore/</ref> At 7 years old, she attended her first piano lessons. As a teenager, she taught herself to play the guitar. While pursuing her education at the School of the Arts (SOTA), Sam Rui's specialisation in the Visual Arts was painting.<ref>“Small Talk: Sam Rui”. ''Eat Me PopArt''. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/</ref> Sam Rui started writing her own songs at 16 yrs old. At the time, her songs were about her depression.<ref>“Small Talk: Sam Rui”. ''Eat Me PopArt''. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/</ref> Before focusing on music as her career, she was pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology and had aspired to become a clinical psychologist.<ref>Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. ''Augustman''. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/</ref> In 2013, Sam Rui participated in the National Arts Council's Noise Music Mentorship programme.<ref>Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. ''Female Singapore''. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  </ref>
 
===Early life===
Sam Rui had first dabbled in music when she joined the church choir at 3 years old.<ref>Chan, Charlene. “Breaking Ground”. ''Underscore Magazine''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from:  http://underscoremagazine.com/sam-rui-laneway-festival-singapore/</ref> At 7 years old, she attended her first piano lessons. As a teenager, she taught herself to play the guitar. While pursuing her education at the School of the Arts (SOTA), Sam Rui's specialisation in the Visual Arts was painting.<ref>“Small Talk: Sam Rui”. ''Eat Me PopArt''. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/</ref>  
 
===Music career===
Sam Rui started writing her own songs at 16 years old. At the time, her songs were about her depression.<ref>“Small Talk: Sam Rui”. ''Eat Me PopArt''. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/</ref> Before focusing on music as her career, she was pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology and had aspired to become a clinical psychologist.<ref>Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. ''Augustman''. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/</ref> In 2013, Sam Rui participated in the National Arts Council's Noise Music Mentorship programme.<ref>Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. ''Female Singapore''. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  </ref>


===Social media===
===Social media===
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
[[File:SEASON 2 Album Cover.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'Season 2' (2017). Retrieved from Amazon.'']]
[[File:SEASON 2 Album Cover.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'Season 2' (2017). Retrieved from Amazon.'']]
[[File:Solid Gold Album Cover.jpg|thumb|''The album art for Sam Rui's single 'Sold Gold' (2018). Retrieved from Amazon.'']]
===Albums===
Sam Rui released her first album titled 'Season 2' in 2017. ‘Season 2’ is a compilation and documentation of a significant phase in Sam Rui’s life.<ref>Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. ''Augustman''. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/   </ref> Her song ‘Better’ ranked first on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts when it was first released as a single.<ref>Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. ''Female Singapore''. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  </ref> Another song in the album titled ‘Solid Gold’ is about the first stranger she kissed.<ref>Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. ''Teenage''. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/</ref> She had also added his WhatsApp voice note at the end of the song.<ref>Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. ''Teenage''. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/</ref> In addition, her song ‘Don’t Lie’ had been added to Spotify’s ‘Singapore’s Top Acts’ playlist.
Sam Rui released her first album titled 'Season 2' in 2017. ‘Season 2’ is a compilation and documentation of a significant phase in Sam Rui’s life.<ref>Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. ''Augustman''. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/   </ref> Her song ‘Better’ ranked first on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts when it was first released as a single.<ref>Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. ''Female Singapore''. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  </ref> Another song in the album titled ‘Solid Gold’ is about the first stranger she kissed.<ref>Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. ''Teenage''. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/</ref> She had also added his WhatsApp voice note at the end of the song.<ref>Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. ''Teenage''. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/</ref> In addition, her song ‘Don’t Lie’ had been added to Spotify’s ‘Singapore’s Top Acts’ playlist.
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===Collaborations and Features===
===Singles===
[[File:Solid Gold Album Cover.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'Solid Gold' (2018). Retrieved from Amazon.'']]
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!Year
!Title
!Duration
|-
|2018
|Solid Gold (Ft. LXX, High4 20)
|3:00
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===Collaborations & features===
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|4:00
|Sam Rui was featured on Malaysian artist Alextbh’s single titled ‘You’.
|Sam Rui was featured on Malaysian artist Alextbh’s single titled ‘You’.
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===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Duration
|-
|2018
|Solid Gold (Ft. LXX, High4 20)
|3:00
|}
|}


==Performances==
==Performances==
[[File:Sam Rui live.jpg|thumb|''Sam Rui pictured performing live. Photo from [https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/ Eat Me Pop Tart].'']]


===Music festivals===
===Music festivals===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of performance
!Date
!Festival
!Festival
!Organizer
!Organizer
!Location
!Location
!Refs.
|-
|-
|19 - 21 April 2019
|April 2019
|Skechers Sundown Festival 2019
|Skechers Sundown Festival 2019
|Red Spade Entertainment
|Red Spade Entertainment
|Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore
|Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore
|
|-
|-
|24 - 25 November 2018
|November 2018
|G-Fest 2018<ref>Woon, Evan. “It’s Shocking: Caracal, Sam Rui And Shigga Shay To Perform At G-Shock’s 35th Anniversary This Month”. ''PopSpoken.'' November 15, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://popspoken.com/music/2018/11/its-shocking-caracal-sam-rui-and-shigga-shay-to-perform-at-g-shocks-anniversary-this-month</ref>
|G-Fest 2018
|G-Shock
|G-Shock
|*SCAPE Playscape, Singapore
|*SCAPE Playscape, Singapore
|<ref>Woon, Evan. “It’s Shocking: Caracal, Sam Rui And Shigga Shay To Perform At G-Shock’s 35th Anniversary This Month”. ''PopSpoken.'' November 15, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://popspoken.com/music/2018/11/its-shocking-caracal-sam-rui-and-shigga-shay-to-perform-at-g-shocks-anniversary-this-month</ref>
|-
|-
|3 - 5 November 2017
|November 2017
|SGMUSO Showcase<ref>Sofiana Ramli. “Interview: Sam Rui”. ''TimeOut Singapore''. November 1, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/music/interview-sam-rui  </ref>
|SGMUSO Showcase
|Singapore Tourism Board
|Singapore Tourism Board
|Kensington Street, Sydney, Australia
|Kensington Street, Sydney, Australia
|<ref>Sofiana Ramli. “Interview: Sam Rui”. ''TimeOut Singapore''. November 1, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/music/interview-sam-rui  </ref>
|-
|-
|15 - 17 September 2017
|September 2017
|Singapore Grand Prix 2017<ref>Surej Singh. “Singapore GP announce more acts ahead for race weekend: THELIONCITYBOY, Tabitha Nauser, Sam Rui and more”. ''Bandwagon.'' August 31, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/singapore-gp-more-acts-2017-thelioncityboy-sam-rui-tabitha-nauser-stopgap</ref>
|Singapore Grand Prix 2017
|Singapore Grand Prix
|Singapore Grand Prix
|Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
|Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
|<ref>Surej Singh. “Singapore GP announce more acts ahead for race weekend: THELIONCITYBOY, Tabitha Nauser, Sam Rui and more”. ''Bandwagon.'' August 31, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/singapore-gp-more-acts-2017-thelioncityboy-sam-rui-tabitha-nauser-stopgap</ref>
|-
|-
|10 June 2017
|June 2017
|Ultra Singapore 2017<ref>“Ultra Singapore Previous Lineups”. ''Ultra Singapore.'' Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://ultrasingapore.com/previous-lineups/</ref>
|Ultra Singapore 2017
|Ultra Singapore
|Ultra Singapore
|Live Stage, Ultra Park, Singapore
|Live Stage, Ultra Park, Singapore
|<ref>“Ultra Singapore Previous Lineups”. ''Ultra Singapore.'' Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://ultrasingapore.com/previous-lineups/</ref>
|-
|-
|21 January 2017
|January 2017
|St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Singapore 2017<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rising Singapore singer Sam Rui takes her place on Laneway line-up next year”. ''The Straits Times''. September 14, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/young-singapore-talent-in-laneway</ref>
|St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Singapore 2017
|Laneway
|Laneway
|The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
|The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
|<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rising Singapore singer Sam Rui takes her place on Laneway line-up next year”. ''The Straits Times''. September 14, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/young-singapore-talent-in-laneway</ref>
|}
|}


===Others===
===Ultra Singapore delayed performance fees (2018)===
On 5 April 2018, Sam Rui directly addressed Ultra Singapore for not having paid her for her performance in Ultra Singapore 2017.<ref>Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. ''Business Insider''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/</ref> She had posted an Instagram story explaining her need for the money to produce more music. She then shared screenshots of the responses from Ultra Singapore’s management in which they had blamed her for not flagging the issue earlier. Ultra eventually apologised and paid Sam Rui six months worth of interest on top of the initial amount.<ref>Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. ''Business Insider''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/</ref>
 
===Guest artist performances===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of performance
!Date
!Festival
!Event
!Organizer
!Organizer
!Location
!Location
!Refs.
|-
|-
|10 November 2018
|November 2018
|''Downtown East 30th Anniversary''
|Downtown East 30th Anniversary
 
 
Together with other Singaporean artistes including [[The Sam Willows]] and [[THELIONCITYBOY (Kevin Lester)|THELIONCITYBOY]], Sam Rui performed at the celebration commemorating Downtown East’s 30th Anniversary.<ref>“Downtown East 30th Anniversary”. ''Expat Living''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://expatliving.sg/event/downtown-east-30th-anniversary/</ref>
|NTUC Downtown East
|NTUC Downtown East
|Downtown East, Singapore
|Downtown East, Singapore
|<ref>“Downtown East 30th Anniversary”. ''Expat Living''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://expatliving.sg/event/downtown-east-30th-anniversary/</ref>
|-
|-
|4 March 2017
|March 2017
|''Zouk Official Opening''
|Zouk Official Opening
 
Sam Rui joined other artists to commemorate the opening of Zouk at its location in Clarke Quay.<ref>“ZOUK OFFICIAL OPENING WITH BRASS NATION & SAM RUI FOLLOWED BY ONE DANCE WITH LINCEY”. ''Zouk Club''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://zoukclub.com/events/040317-zouk/</ref>
|Zouk Singapore
|Zouk Singapore
|Zouk Singapore
|Zouk Singapore (Clarke Quay)
|<ref>“ZOUK OFFICIAL OPENING WITH BRASS NATION & SAM RUI FOLLOWED BY ONE DANCE WITH LINCEY”. ''Zouk Club''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://zoukclub.com/events/040317-zouk/</ref>
|-
|-
|26 August 2016
|August 2016
|''#MixSomeNoise''
|#MixSomeNoise
 
Sam Rui joined other Noise Singapore Alumni to perform at #MixSomeNoise.<ref>“Sam Rui”. ''Esplanade''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/noise-singapore/2016/sam-rui</ref>
|Noise Singapore
|Noise Singapore
|Esplanade Concourse, Singapore
|Esplanade Concourse, Singapore
|<ref>“Sam Rui”. ''Esplanade''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/noise-singapore/2016/sam-rui</ref>
|-
|-
|22 July 2016
|July 2016
|''Take Heart Tour 2016''
|Take Heart Tour 2016
 
Sam Rui was one of the opening acts for [[The Sam Willows]].<ref>Teejay Vergara. “The Sam Willows Gets Emotional At First Ever Concert”. ''Native Entertainment''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://nativeentertainment.net/native-x-local-singapore-edition-2/the-sam-willows-gets-emotional-at-first-ever-concert</ref>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
|The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel RWS
|<ref>Teejay Vergara. “The Sam Willows Gets Emotional At First Ever Concert”. ''Native Entertainment''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://nativeentertainment.net/native-x-local-singapore-edition-2/the-sam-willows-gets-emotional-at-first-ever-concert</ref>
|-
|-
|18 August 2013
|August 2013
|''The Music Mentorship Concerts''
|The Music Mentorship Concerts
 
Sam Rui had performed at the festival showcase as part of her participation in the 2013 Noise Music Mentorship programme.<ref>“NOISE SINGAPORE 2013 FESTIVAL SHOWCASE: 27 JUL - 1 SEP 2013”. ''Noise Singapore.'' Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.noisesingapore.com/Happenings/2013/7/27/Noise-Singapore-2013-Festival-Showcase-27-Jul--1-Sep-2013/</ref>
|Noise Singapore
|Noise Singapore
|Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse, Singapore
|Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse
|}
|<ref>“NOISE SINGAPORE 2013 FESTIVAL SHOWCASE: 27 JUL - 1 SEP 2013”. ''Noise Singapore.'' Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.noisesingapore.com/Happenings/2013/7/27/Noise-Singapore-2013-Festival-Showcase-27-Jul--1-Sep-2013/</ref>
 
==Media appearances==
Sam Rui has been featured in various editorial spreads and advertisements. Her past interviews with established magazines have been released both in print and video.
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Partner / Organisation
!Description
|-
|2018
|HUGO Singapore
|HUGO x Singapore feature
|-
|2017
|Foxesden
|<nowiki>“13 Questions with Sam Rui | Foxesden”</nowiki><ref>Foxesden. “13 Questions with Sam Rui | Foxesden”. ''YouTube''. February 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FeS8v6Rtc4</ref>
|-
|2017
|Harper’s Bazaar Singapore
|“Superdry Fall/Winter 2017 Campaign - Sam Rui”<ref>Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore. “Superdry Fall/Winter 2017 Campaign - Sam Rui”. ''Vimeo''. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://vimeo.com/237517521</ref>
|-
|2017
|SAND Magazine
|A Gathering of Women : SAND Magazine’s International Women’s Day series<ref>“A Gathering of Women with Sam Rui”. ''SAND''. March 8, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://wearesand.com/blogs/editorial/a-gathering-of-women-with-sam-rui</ref>
|-
|2017
|SINDHÈN
|“SINDHÈN INTERVIEW: Sam Rui”<ref>SINDHÈN App. “SINDHÈN INTERVIEW: Sam Rui”. ''YouTube''. October 24, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TWvPRHbSTM</ref>
|-
|2017
|JUICE Singapore
|<nowiki>“Sam Rui - Solid Gold | JUICE Sessions”</nowiki><ref>JUICE Singapore. “Sam Rui - Solid Gold | JUICE Sessions”. ''YouTube''. May 22, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjAvcFlT1Ss</ref>
|-
|2017
|JUICE Singapore
|<nowiki>“Sam Rui - As I Am (Khelani Cover) | JUICE Sessions”</nowiki><ref>JUICE Singapore. “Sam Rui - As I Am (Kehlani Cover) | JUICE Sessions”. ''YouTube''. May 22, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXbIX_Kc_o8</ref>
|}
|}
==Ultra Singapore delayed performance fees (2018)==
On 5 April 2018, Sam Rui had directly addressed Ultra Singapore for not having paid her for her performance in Ultra Singapore 2017.<ref>Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. ''Business Insider''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/</ref> She had posted an Instagram story explaining her need for the money to produce more music. She then shared screenshots of the responses from Ultra Singapore’s management in which they had blamed her for not flagging the issue earlier. Ultra eventually apologised and paid Sam Rui six months worth of interest on top of the initial amount.<ref>Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. ''Business Insider''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/</ref>


==References / Citations==
==References / Citations==
[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Latest revision as of 14:23, 20 November 2019

Sam Rui
Sam Rui Profile.jpg
Born
Samantha Casey Rui

5 January 1996
Alma materSchool of the Arts (SOTA), James Cook University
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/samruimusic/

Samantha (Sam) Casey Rui is a Singaporean singer-songwriter who is known for her contribution to the alternative R&B scene in Singapore. Sam Rui released her debut album in 2017. Sam Rui has performed on various stages including festivals such as St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2017 and Ultra Singapore 2017. Her songs have also appeared on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts.

Background

Early life

Sam Rui had first dabbled in music when she joined the church choir at 3 years old.[1] At 7 years old, she attended her first piano lessons. As a teenager, she taught herself to play the guitar. While pursuing her education at the School of the Arts (SOTA), Sam Rui's specialisation in the Visual Arts was painting.[2]

Music career

Sam Rui started writing her own songs at 16 years old. At the time, her songs were about her depression.[3] Before focusing on music as her career, she was pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology and had aspired to become a clinical psychologist.[4] In 2013, Sam Rui participated in the National Arts Council's Noise Music Mentorship programme.[5]

Social media

Sam Rui most actively uploads her songs and covers onto her SoundCloud profile (SoundCloud Sam Rui). As of March 2019, she has more than 4,000 followers and more than 30 tracks on SoundCloud. Sam Rui also uploads her music videos, demos and song covers onto her YouTube channel (YouTube channel) where she has over 6,000 subscribers. Sam Rui also has a presence on Instagram (Instagram profile), Twitter (Twitter profile) and Facebook (Facebook page).

Discography

Albums

The album art for 'Season 2' (2017). Retrieved from Amazon.

Sam Rui released her first album titled 'Season 2' in 2017. ‘Season 2’ is a compilation and documentation of a significant phase in Sam Rui’s life.[6] Her song ‘Better’ ranked first on Spotify’s Singapore Viral 50 Charts when it was first released as a single.[7] Another song in the album titled ‘Solid Gold’ is about the first stranger she kissed.[8] She had also added his WhatsApp voice note at the end of the song.[9] In addition, her song ‘Don’t Lie’ had been added to Spotify’s ‘Singapore’s Top Acts’ playlist.

Album Season 2 Duration
1 Better 3:33
2 Don’t Lie 3:16
3 Boys 3:46
4 Your Girl 3:12
5 Down (feat. Fauxe) 3:06
6 Solid Gold 3:02
7 You 4:09
8 Let’s Get Coffee (Ft. Omar Kenobi) 4:23
9 Never Be (Let It Go) 2:29
10 20,000 4:31

Singles

The album art for 'Solid Gold' (2018). Retrieved from Amazon.
Year Title Duration
2018 Solid Gold (Ft. LXX, High4 20) 3:00

Collaborations & features

Year Title Duration Description
2019 Call, Call Me (Ft. Sam Rui & Gentle Bones) 3:47 Sam Rui was featured in a song by local DJ Myrne with local artist Gentle Bones.[10]
2018 VODKA (Ft. Sam Rui) 3:36 Sam Rui was featured in a collaboration album between Gentle Bones and MYRNE titled ‘B4NGER PROJECT’.
2017 You (Ft. Sam Rui) 4:00 Sam Rui was featured on Malaysian artist Alextbh’s single titled ‘You’.

Performances

Sam Rui pictured performing live. Photo from Eat Me Pop Tart.

Music festivals

Date Festival Organizer Location Refs.
April 2019 Skechers Sundown Festival 2019 Red Spade Entertainment Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore
November 2018 G-Fest 2018 G-Shock *SCAPE Playscape, Singapore [11]
November 2017 SGMUSO Showcase Singapore Tourism Board Kensington Street, Sydney, Australia [12]
September 2017 Singapore Grand Prix 2017 Singapore Grand Prix Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore [13]
June 2017 Ultra Singapore 2017 Ultra Singapore Live Stage, Ultra Park, Singapore [14]
January 2017 St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Singapore 2017 Laneway The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore [15]

Ultra Singapore delayed performance fees (2018)

On 5 April 2018, Sam Rui directly addressed Ultra Singapore for not having paid her for her performance in Ultra Singapore 2017.[16] She had posted an Instagram story explaining her need for the money to produce more music. She then shared screenshots of the responses from Ultra Singapore’s management in which they had blamed her for not flagging the issue earlier. Ultra eventually apologised and paid Sam Rui six months worth of interest on top of the initial amount.[17]

Guest artist performances

Date Event Organizer Location Refs.
November 2018 Downtown East 30th Anniversary NTUC Downtown East Downtown East, Singapore [18]
March 2017 Zouk Official Opening Zouk Singapore Zouk Singapore (Clarke Quay) [19]
August 2016 #MixSomeNoise Noise Singapore Esplanade Concourse, Singapore [20]
July 2016 Take Heart Tour 2016 - The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel RWS [21]
August 2013 The Music Mentorship Concerts Noise Singapore Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse [22]

References / Citations

  1. ↑ Chan, Charlene. “Breaking Ground”. Underscore Magazine. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from:  http://underscoremagazine.com/sam-rui-laneway-festival-singapore/
  2. ↑ “Small Talk: Sam Rui”. Eat Me PopArt. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/
  3. ↑ “Small Talk: Sam Rui”. Eat Me PopArt. October 10, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://eatmepoptart.com/small-talk-sam-rui/
  4. ↑ Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. Augustman. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/
  5. ↑ Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. Female Singapore. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  
  6. ↑ Ruis, Terence. “Sam Rui: The Next R&B Sensation”. Augustman. August 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://augustman.com/sg/trending/music/sam-rui-the-next-rb-sensation/  
  7. ↑ Keng Yang Shuen. “Singapore Singer Sam Rui Is All About Catchy, Heartfelt Tunes”. Female Singapore. January 23, 2017. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/lifestyle/sam-rui-singapore-indie-music/  
  8. ↑ Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. Teenage. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/
  9. ↑ Teo, Johanna. “SAM RUI TALKS SONGWRITING, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEING SELF-AWARE”. Teenage. August 21, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://teenage.com.sg/entertainment/sam-rui-talks-songwriting-relationships-and-being-self-aware/
  10. ↑ “Call, Call Me (feat. Sam Rui & Gentle Bones)”. Spotify. Accessed on 2 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://open.spotify.com/album/1yWUzd2evnlHSpHwMPVzGJ
  11. ↑ Woon, Evan. “It’s Shocking: Caracal, Sam Rui And Shigga Shay To Perform At G-Shock’s 35th Anniversary This Month”. PopSpoken. November 15, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://popspoken.com/music/2018/11/its-shocking-caracal-sam-rui-and-shigga-shay-to-perform-at-g-shocks-anniversary-this-month
  12. ↑ Sofiana Ramli. “Interview: Sam Rui”. TimeOut Singapore. November 1, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/music/interview-sam-rui  
  13. ↑ Surej Singh. “Singapore GP announce more acts ahead for race weekend: THELIONCITYBOY, Tabitha Nauser, Sam Rui and more”. Bandwagon. August 31, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/singapore-gp-more-acts-2017-thelioncityboy-sam-rui-tabitha-nauser-stopgap
  14. ↑ “Ultra Singapore Previous Lineups”. Ultra Singapore. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://ultrasingapore.com/previous-lineups/
  15. ↑ Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rising Singapore singer Sam Rui takes her place on Laneway line-up next year”. The Straits Times. September 14, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/young-singapore-talent-in-laneway
  16. ↑ Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. Business Insider. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/
  17. ↑ Haymun Win. “R&B singer Sam Rui calls out organisers of Ultra Singapore for outstanding show fees – and then she got paid”. Business Insider. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.sg/singapore-rb-singer-sam-rui-calls-out-local-edition-of-ultra-fest-for-outstanding-show-fees-and-then-she-got-paid/
  18. ↑ “Downtown East 30th Anniversary”. Expat Living. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://expatliving.sg/event/downtown-east-30th-anniversary/
  19. ↑ “ZOUK OFFICIAL OPENING WITH BRASS NATION & SAM RUI FOLLOWED BY ONE DANCE WITH LINCEY”. Zouk Club. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://zoukclub.com/events/040317-zouk/
  20. ↑ “Sam Rui”. Esplanade. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/noise-singapore/2016/sam-rui
  21. ↑ Teejay Vergara. “The Sam Willows Gets Emotional At First Ever Concert”. Native Entertainment. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://nativeentertainment.net/native-x-local-singapore-edition-2/the-sam-willows-gets-emotional-at-first-ever-concert
  22. ↑ “NOISE SINGAPORE 2013 FESTIVAL SHOWCASE: 27 JUL - 1 SEP 2013”. Noise Singapore. Accessed on 4 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.noisesingapore.com/Happenings/2013/7/27/Noise-Singapore-2013-Festival-Showcase-27-Jul--1-Sep-2013/
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