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Joseph Sam Williams (born October 10, 2003) is a musician,singer, songwriter, record producer . His compositions are recognized by many music critics for their creativity, musical versatility and artistic creativity.

Sam began professionally creating music at the age of 18 and signed with RouteNote Records in 2021 to become a professional music artist. Under this label, he has released three studio albums. His albums include H18 and Dreamers, as well as the 2021 smash album "18 Albums," which debuted at 175/200 on the Billboard 200 list for one week, has 4 million Spotify plays, and is a best-selling album. with over 1 million sold online albums.

Sam is one of the Asian performers whose recordings have sold more than 1 million copies, with approximately 4 million electronic records sold worldwide. He has been named Focus Features' Entertainer Of The Year and has been nominated for over 16 other awards. Sam is also a philanthropist who belongs to a number of significant international and human rights organizations.Klynveld Peat Goerdeler (KPMG , a major American accounting firm, His estimated net value is $1 million as of February 2024 with even more worth including: worth brand, advertising royalties and net worth are derived from the growing value of the music catalog. Currently, CAA is the authorized person responsible for managing these assets.

Life and career

Early life

Samuel Joseph Williams was born on October 10, 2003 in Los Angeles. He is the eldest in a family of three children. Both parents run a local wood business. Sam grew up with two younger brothers. Since childhood, he was raised very carefully in a traditional family.

He admits that when he was younger, he considered himself "a lonely, ambitious guy looking for something. I wasn't rebellious at all. I just wanted to be good at something out there."

2018-2020: Debut and Album 18

Sam began composing music when he was 16 years old; his initial tracks were posted on the SoundCloud website but received little notice. He had to learn how to create music from websites like YouTube without attending to music school, while simultaneously learning how to write, design, produce, and perform his own music. Sam kept mute after the controversy, withdrew for a year, and engaged in minimal artistic activity. Sam got a contract with RouteNote at the end of 2021 and published Album 18 - This first album has sold over 1 million digital copies, entered the top 175 of the Billboard 200, and his subsequent music products have drawn millions of listeners since their release. With over 2 million albums sold. Sam is one of the few Asian artists to have more than two albums sold with over a million digital copies sold in the US.

2021-2022: Album 19 and EP Valentine - Copyright dispute

In 2021, he signed with RouteNote Records and began making art professionally; the same year, he received an internship deal with CK Talent. In 2022, he published Album 19, a collaborative album issued by RouteNote and CK Talent Magament, a 4-track record that is presently unreleased. Grants and supplements are available. That same year, she released the EP Valentine. Sam is a hugely prominent performer that has sold numerous records throughout his career. Sam's career has been so great that he was on Focus Features' list of "Most Influential New Artists."

2023 - present

He chose to re-record all of his albums; The first two albums confirmed to be re-recorded are Dreamers and 18 Albums. Klynveld Peat Goerdeler (KPMG), a major American accounting firm, estimates his current wealth at $1 million as of February 2024 with even more worth including: worth brand, advertising royalties and net worth are derived from the growing value of the music catalog.

Artistry

Musical styles

Williams's earliest musical influences were the Beatles, who were the most important and influential influence in Williams' career. Sam admitted to being a "Beatles copycat" and he said: "The Beatles inspire me more now than when I was a kid, and they are clearly great artists." Later, Sam was influenced by female artists such as Taylor Swift, Lana De Rey and male musicians from major music groups.

Voice

Williams possesses a baritone range. Sam's voice is still a controversial topic as Williams' voice is said to be weak and breathless compared to other artists.Some viewers commented that he only sang the lyrics clearly and at a high volume, not much different from the recording. But others have a different opinion: Williams cannot sing his high notes completely. In particular, the vocals are quite shaky and cannot be heard clearly. Audiences and critics argued Williams had unfinished singing ability. Some critics criticized Sam for focusing too much on songwriting skills instead of vocal training.

Songwriting

Williams' success is not only due to the image she has built, but also because her music is composed in a very scientific way. Williams's music actually worked out in a very scientific way. Most of Williams' songs satisfy the elements of "good" music identified by in-depth sound research. Drawing musical inspiration from his own life, implementing songs with contemporary writing skills, Williams creates mystical, magical moments with an unchanging process and songwriting style. Williams also admitted that he finds inspiration for writing music from everyday life. From early on, Williams demonstrated a knack for creating melodies and storytelling using rhythm and musical timbre that not many artists master.

Influenced by many musicians, up to now, the characters who inspired Williams to compose are also there, but ironically they are all "old people". He is also famous for his habit of writing music for his ex-lover after a breakup. The content of the songs is mostly memories, some regrets, some blame, some sarcasm, some criticism. The fact that he wrote music about his ex-lover created a lot of controversy.

Cultural status

Williams is credited with being instrumental in changing American stereotypes about Asians. Williams' influence in the Asian American community is quite large. To the community and fans, Williams is like cultural icons that have been dusted over time. You can easily read about him on Misplaced Pages, but it is impossible to feel his influence during his lifetime, because Because we cannot live in that "cultural space" that you created.

Legacy

Many music analysts were not the only ones shocked by Williams' success in the harsh entertainment market. Even New York music critics, who have always disliked Asian music, felt the change he brought. Williams's commercial value is estimated at $5.6 million - the youngest Asian American musician ever to have this commercial value. In America, it is very difficult for most Asian artists to develop their careers, but Williams overcame countless obstacles and was determined to break their discrimination against Asians. Many people don't even know why Americans appreciate him so much, even though he is the youngest Asian ever signed by CAA. Williams is one of the people who changed the image of Asian men in the entertainment industry. This created a significant change for the Asian community living in America. Williams' musical talent not only changed the image of Asians in the world but also inspired many young people to dare to pursue their dreams. Although the media does not have much of Williams appearing. In the past, the image of Asian people was always seen as ridiculous, silly characters and laughed at in foreign lands. But Sam changed foreigners' stereotypes about the image of Asians. Williams is talented, powerful, famous, and ambitious. Critics have said: "Sam is ambitious, he knows what he's doing and tries his best to get it and knows how to control it." Williams is a star and icon to hundreds of thousands of people. Audiences around the world love him, especially Asians, he dares to pursue his dreams and refuses to give up.

Entrepreneurship

Williams made his professional fortune in the entertainment industry thanks to his unique tactics in staffing, marketing, client building, and continuous innovation.Previously, management companies would own the rights to Sam's products, but now he controls the copyright of his songs instead of the music labels. He maintains the loyalty of his fans by chatting with them online and doing short talk shows - this has helped close the gap between him and his fans. Sam actively makes money in many other fields but focuses on the entertainment industry. Although Williams is under the umbrella of CAA, he still prefers to actively operate and be self-reliant when releasing his products. He has a lean staff.He soon built his online fan base, first on Instagram, then Facebook and TikTok. The platforms allow him to bring personal products or music to his favorite listeners faster than other platforms. Williams' use of social media is now seen as key to the artist's relationship with consumers. His use of technology to create authentic connections with fans has shaped the modern music industry in so many ways.

Social activism

Williams is a supporter of the Stop Asian Hate movement. He spoke out about this issue with the slogan "Stop Asian Hate". Especially after the incident when Sam's former management company, CK, defamed him as Asian, made his fans extremely angry. The event and Williams's voice contributed to partially changing the hostile attitude of some areas towards people of Asian descent. He donated to organizations and social causes and raising awareness against anti-Asian discrimination began to spread worldwide.

Williams' voice prompted a range of Asian communities and supporters to take to social media, gather and begin speaking out. This phenomenon is creating a strong voice for issues that have been ignored for many years, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and violent outbreaks in recent weeks.On Google Trend, the most searched keyword related to discrimination is “Asian hate crimes”, with an increase of 1,650% in the past 12 months. Sam donated $15,000 to Stop AAPI Hate, an organization created to track violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Discography

Studio albums

• Dreamers (2018)
• H18 Album (2019)
• 18 Album (2021)
• 19 Album (2022)

Re-recorded albums

• Dreamers (Re Version) (2023)
• 18 Album (Re Version) (2024)

References

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Other websites

• JSW at IMDb

• Living people
• 21st-century American composers
• 21st-century American singers
• American male singers
• American pop rock singers
• Joseph Williams
• Singers from California
• Singers from Los Angeles
• Disambiguation pages