Samuel
High-energy K-pop with a polished R&B edge. Shimmering synths and youthful vocals perfect for sunny drives and neon-lit nights.
High-energy K-pop with a polished R&B edge. Shimmering synths and youthful vocals perfect for sunny drives and neon-lit nights.
Samuel delivers a sound that is the sonic equivalent of a lens flare on a summer afternoon. His music is rooted in the high-gloss world of K-pop, but it carries a distinct R&B DNA that leans into smooth melodies and rhythmic precision. The production is consistently bright, featuring crystalline synths, snappy drum programming, and a sense of forward motion that feels both urgent and effortless.
What truly sets him apart is the balance between his youthful, breathy vocal tone and the sophisticated, often retro-leaning arrangements. He frequently flirts with New Jack Swing and 90s R&B textures, updating them with 21st-century digital clarity. It is music that captures the specific, fleeting energy of late adolescence: the confidence, the romantic idealism, and the restless need to keep moving.
Start with the 'SIXTEEN' EP to hear him at his most infectious and celebratory. If you want something with a bit more groove and late-night polish, 'EYE CANDY' showcases his growth into a more versatile performer capable of anchoring a full-length pop record.
Samuel Kim Arredondo (born January 17, 2002), better known by his stage name Samuel (Korean: 사무엘), is an American singer based in South Korea. He was a part of the short-lived hip hop duo 1Punch in 2015. He participated in the reality television series season 2 of Produce 101 during the first half of 2017. In the final episode, he ranked 18th and was not able to join the show's project group. One month after the show ended, he began his solo career, with the release of his debut extended play (EP) Sixteen on August 2, 2017.
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Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares dance-pop, contemporary r&b, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
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