Samian (rapper)
| Samian | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Samuel Tremblay |
| Born | 11 July 1983 Pikogan, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | 7ième Ciel |
| Associated acts | Anodajay, Loco Locass, Kashtin, Sans Pression |
Samuel Tremblay, better known by his stage name Samian (born 11 July 1983 in Pikogan, Quebec), is a Canadian rapper who performs in both French and Algonquin.
A member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation, Samian was born in Amos and grew up in the community of Pikogan in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in several other cities in the province of Quebec. His father is Québécois and his mother is Algonquin. He was first noted by participating in the Wapikoni film project in 2004 and would later perform on stage with the Quebec Rap group Loco Locass.
In 2005, Samian collaborated on several projects with Canada's National Film Board, the Department of Indian Affairs and HARRO décrochage scolaire (school dropout Network), AIDS and problems related to compulsive gambling.
In 2006, he won first prize for best music video for his clip Courage at the United Indigenous Peoples Festival in Pau, France. During this festival, he will play the first part of Florent Vollant, member of Kashtin music group. He was the first musician to sing in both French and Algonquin. He is an inspiration to many Aboriginal youth. His popularity is growing since his revelation to the Festival Voix d'Amérique (America's Voices Festival).
The same year, he met with Anodajay and wrote the song "La Paix des Braves", which referred to the agreement signed respecting a new relationship between the Cree Nation and the Government of Quebec. The song became his first single. Loco Locass later invited Samian to perform his song on stage at the Place des Arts in Montreal during the Loco Locass Symphonique event.
He released his debut album, Face à soi-même, in 2007 on Anodajay's 7ième Ciel Records. He has performed across Canada and internationally, including shows in France, Spain, Finland, China and at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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