Written by: Oliver Heffron
Following her breakout debut album The Baby (and remixed version The Baby Reimagined) and recent single “Show Up”, ascending New York Singer/Songwriter Samia continues to shine with new visuals for "As You Are" off her upcoming EP SCOUT. The video portrays the intimacy, honesty, and vulnerability which makes her music a compelling young artist who reflects this blossoming generation's common desire for human connection and a deep fear of emotional isolation.
Confronting the audience from shifting backdrops of lyrically choreographed visuals, Samia powerfully expresses "As You Are’s" central sentiment connecting true love to the complete acceptance of another person. The intimacy she creates within the video's performance mirrors the song's personal lyrics and soft melody, presenting Samia's music as the intimate space of a bedroom or car ride home as she shares an individualized portrait of sentimentality: "portland brew for the dogs and the discourse / sawyer's got a brand new job at the golf course / get to know your bathroom floor the hard way / put me in your car and drive down broadway."
It never feels like Samia aims to make some universal statement about young people's emotions. Instead, her idiosyncratic lyricism mixed with her natural vocal talent and unique charisma strikes a resounding note with her fans. It's easy to relate to Samia's internal conflicts about longing and the desire for community and appreciate her openness. However, it's her authentic mode of communication and uniqueness that makes her a stand-out new artist. Her beautiful yet soul-crushing melodies cultivate a loyal fanbase because they portray such a unique and personal portrait that it'd be impossible to find somewhere else.
Pre-order Samia's new EP, SCOUT here.