Samara Joy: “Jim”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

The bass takes a walk while that velvet smooth voice floats above. Some artists fall out of the sky fully-formed and ready to be legendary. The art and artistry of Samara Joy feels inevitable. A latter day Ella Fitzgerald. Heady comparison, but take a listen to our highlighted track “Jim” and see if you don’t agree. Off her 2021 self-titled debut Samara Joy. Via Whirlwind Recordings.

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