Sammi Rae: “Why Was It So Easy”
Rising superstar Sammi Rae has just released her debut single “Why Was It So Easy” via Tribeca Records, a SohoJohnny Enterprise, and is already receiving rave reviews and a grand audience response.
Samantha Rachel Murciano known by her stage name Sammi Rae, is a New York based solo recording artist whose compelling songs and soulful voice makes her irresistible. Coming from Moroccan descent, Sammi Rae is a triple threat having modeled and having appeared as an actress in various independent films as well as being vocally accomplished.
Just coming off of being featured on Wonderama, which airs on November 6, 2021, Sammi Rae has a bright future. I shared some questions and answers with her …so world meet Sammi Rae.
When and what first inspired you to start singing and recording?
I started singing about 5 years ago. I always loved to sing, so I started going to the studio and recording covers. Then I started writing my own music and when I released my first song Reflection, I had someone reach out to me who gave me the opportunity to sing at The Bitter End in the city. When I went and performed, I realized that being on stage in front of an audience was an amazing feeling. That’s when I knew this was my passion and what I wanted to do.
When you write your songs are you influenced by any other artists?
For me I look at each song individually rather than the artist. That’s how I look at songs to get my inspiration. Someone like James Arthur, who I love, his music has a lot of emotional metaphors. I feel like most of my songs I write about are inspired by the things I’ve gone through, exploring the emotional part of my personal experiences when I write.
Where do you hope to be in 5 years?
Of course singing… performing all around the world to be able to inspire others to follow their dreams and to not let anyone tell them they can’t do something. Follow my passion. That is most important to me.
If you could have your ultimate stage fantasy, what would it be?
I’d like to perform in Madison Square Garden, that would be amazing….or collaborate with a huge artist.
When you’re not doing music, what do you like to do?
To be honest music is what I’m always doing. I’m always working on my music or singing. I also enjoy acting, I have been in a couple of independent movies.
Do you think that music has the power to change the world?
Yes, I feel like through lyrics you can definitely get a message across to people. I feel like that’s such a positive way to inspire people through your lyrics. So, when people are going through difficult times, they can use music to help them get through it. So yes, I think music has the power to change the world.
What have been your biggest challenges?
I definitely have gone through a lot in the business, but bullying is something that I also went through, so I have a lot of music about that. I have had struggles with relationships….that is what some of my songs are about also. So much of that is in my music because I want to be able to relate to others and help people that are going through the same thing. I want them to know that things will get better. So, follow your passion because having music for me as an outlet has definitely been helpful for me. I know that could be helpful for others as well.