Sampa
The Great

Sampa The Great is now affirming herself as an artist at the peak of her creative power. Originally from Zambia, this rapper, singer, and visionary is recognized as one of the most captivating voices in global hip-hop.

Her journey is marked by major successes. From her first mixtapes, The Great Mixtape and Birds and the Bee9, which earned her the prestigious Australian Music Prize twice—a unique achievement—to her groundbreaking debut album, The Return, rewarded with four ARIA Awards, a J Award for Double J Australian Artist of the Year, and recognition as BET Amplified Artist of the Month, Sampa has continuously pushed artistic and cultural boundaries. On the international stage, she has performed at iconic festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury, as well as NPR’s Tiny Desk and Later... With Jools Holland.

Her return to Zambia in 2020 marked a crucial turning point in her artistic evolution, strengthening her roots and inspiring a new musical direction. Her album As Above, So Below embodies this homecoming, blending global hip-hop with traditional Zambian sounds, supported by her local band. This defining moment allowed her to deliver standout performances and win over an international audience.

In recent years, Sampa has collaborated with artists like Denzel Curry, Angélique Kidjo, The Avalanches, Baker Boy, and Emmanuel Jagari Chanda (W.I.T.C.H.), demonstrating her ease in transcending genres and expectations. Currently working on her fourth album, executive produced by Cadenza, she fully embraces the electrifying energy of Zamrock. This album promises to be her most ambitious and definitive work yet, signaling not only an evolution but a true revolution in her career.

A global visionary in the truest sense, Sampa The Great merges the essence of her culture with a bold mix of contemporary sonic influences, offering a unique musical signature that illuminates one of the most original and exciting creative journeys in today’s music scene.