Sammy Rae & The Friends: Hip-Hop Artist in New York

About Sammy Rae & The Friends

Sammy Rae & The Friends is a Brooklyn-based jazz-pop and rock/pop outfit led by songwriter and vocalist Samantha “Sammy Rae” Bowers. Formed in 2016, the group built its reputation in New York City through a live-first approach that leans on tight ensemble playing and quick shifts in tone. Their releases include the EPs *The Good Life* (2018) and *Let’s Throw a Party* (2021), followed by the 2024 album *Something for Everybody* on Nettwerk. Onstage, Rae favors precision and rhythmic drive over spectacle, including at venues like the Brooklyn Paramount.