Sammie Launches Own Production/Management Company x Cites Reason For Leaving Empire

In the music business, it’s often said that no company can represent an artist, better than the artist themselves. Fresh off his appearance on the chart topping Soulja Boy single, “Kiss Me Thru The Phone”, R&B singer, Sammie, has decided take business into his own hands by forming his own production and management company, StarCamp Music.

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Andrew Scott

ASA Public Relations

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R&B Heartthrob Sammie Forms News Label and Management Company

R&B Teen Idol Continues the StreetLove Movement with New Business Venture

(ATLANTA, GA) – April 7, 2009 – R&B sensation Sammie Bush, professionally known as Sammie, has taken destiny into his own hands by forming his own management and production label, StarCamp Music. In conjunction with the Street Love label founded by Atlanta-based Hip-Hop producer, Big Reese and Jasper Cameron, StarCamp will manage and facilitate new artists and producers. In addition, StarCamp will serve as the platform for the Florida native’s highly anticipated junior release, Coming of Age later this year.

Sammie is no stranger to self-made success. Destined for stardom, the R&B Idol and his mother took matters into their own hands at an early age by working with local producers and entering into local singing competitions. One of his performances caught the ear of Joyce Irby, better known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the 1980s all-girl band Klymaxx. By age 12, Irby introduced Sammie to Atlanta producer/songwriter Dallas Austin who signed Sammie to his Freeworld Entertainment label under the Capitol Records umbrella. Sammie released his Gold-selling album From the Bottom to the Top which featured his Top 10 hit, “I Like It” and the R&B/Pop Top 100 crossover song, “Crazy Things I Do”.

After the huge success of his debut, Sammie stepped away from the music business to focus on schooling, graduating from West Orange High School in 2005. Honing on his singing and songwriting ability, Sammie returned to the music scene in 2006, signing with Austin’s reactivated label, Rowdy Records. The new deal birthed Sammie’s successful self-titled sophomore album, Sammie which featured the Top 30 R&B single, “You Should Be My Girl” produced by Jazze Pha featuring Sean P of Youngbloodz. The song peaked at the number two spot on BET’s 106 & Park, solidifying Sammie as a staple teen heartthrob.

In 2008, Sammie decided to part ways with Rowdy Records, on good terms, to pursue his latest business venture, StarCamp Music.

“I felt it was time for me to step out on my own, into a state of entrepreneurship,” says Sammie. “I’ve been in the industry since I was twelve so I have an understanding of what I should look like, sound like and where I should be as an artist. StarCamp not only allows me to take my career into my own hands but provide a vehicle for talented producers and artists to be heard.”

Currently, Sammie can be heard tearing up the charts with Soulja Boy’s Top 10 Hot 100 single, “Kiss Me Thru the Phone”. In addition, Sammie’s current single, “Body Rock” featuring Yung Joc from his junior album, Coming Of Age, is climbing the charts.

For booking information, please contact Boogie at: booksammie@gmail.com, (404) 784-9090 or Reese at: (678) 412-5198.

ABOUT SAMMIE

Born in Boynton Beach, Florida on March 1, 1987, Sammie Bush, better known by his stage name Sammie, is a platinum selling R&B singer/songwriter. With a voice beyond his years, Sammie defined the term, “teen heartthrob” with his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top. The album, which sparked two top-selling singles, “I Like It” and “Crazy Things I Do” has sold over 600,000 copies, positioning Sammie at the forefront of the New Age R&B movement. Recently, Sammie lend his vocals to the smash Top 10 hit, “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” with Soulja Boy. Currently, Sammie is working on his third album, Coming of Age with production by Street Love, Cornerboys and Adonis to name a few. For more information, please visit: www.princesammie.com.

ABOUT STARCAMP MUSIC

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, StarCamp Music is a full service management and entertainment firm specializing in music, production and artist development. Founded by Platinum-selling recording artist, Sammie in 2009, StarCamp Music is a joint venture with Street Love founders Big Reese and Jasper Cameron. For more information, please visit: www.princesammie.com.

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One of the primary reasons for the start of the new company is because of financial disagreements with former business partner, Malcolm Lee of Empire/M’Lee Entertainment Group.

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To Whom It May Concern,

I hope this letter finds you well. In recent news, we have received knowledge that former management, Malcolm Lee of Empire Entertainment/M’Lee Entertainment Group (MEG) has been accepting funds on behalf of Recording Artist Sammie Bush for shows, appearances, etc. On behalf of Mr. Bush, we would like to issue this statement to clarify any discrepancies and claims that have emerged through such business practices:

“I, Sammie Bush, have parted ways with Malcolm Lee of Empire Entertainment/M’Lee Entertainment Group (MEG). I apologize for the confusion made not on my behalf but by those who are conducting bad business practices. We are pursuing the necessary legal action to rectify any discrepancies and/or business transaction(s) made without my knowledge or consent thereof. Any current and/or future business practice, advertisement and transaction made on my behalf through Empire Entertainment/M’Lee Entertainment Group (MEG) are completely false and subjected to necessary legal action. I would like to thank all my fans who have expressed their concerns and continue to support me during this time.”

-Sammie, StarCamp Music

All bookings should be made through Sammie’s management company, StarCamp Music and coordinator Boogie at: booksammie@gmail.com, (404) 784-9090 or Reese at: (678) 412-5198.

Should you have any questions, I can be reached via the contact information provided below. Again, I would like to thank you for your time and consideration.

Best,

Andrew Scott

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ASA Public Relations

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Sammie’s third album, Coming of Age, is set to hit stores this summer.

Flashback: Sammie feat. Yung Joc–Body Rock