Raz Bin Sam, an emerging artist with a dynamic style and sound, comes from a small town in the centre of Israel. His culture is ancient, war ridden and clouded with conflict. Inspired to shed light on his people’s story, Bin Sam moved to Australia to produce his works in English aiming to spread the Israelite truth internationally.

Discography:

“Kivsayat” 1999.

“Domesila” 2002.

“Bin Tote Too” 2005.

“Raz Bin Sam & the Lion I Band self titled EP” 2007.

"Own This Life" 2009

"Own This Life (Australian Edition)" 2010

Raz Bin Sam is working on a solo album with Australian reggae producer Mista Savona (Melbourne meets Kingston). Their first single ’Something To Remember’ was released in July 07 on DasVibes and went straight in at No.1 on the US Independent Reggae Charts and remained at that position for 4 weeks running before staying at No.2 for a further 3 weeks. The album ‘Own This Life” is due for release on May 11th 09 on DasVibes Productions and Blaze Fire Music.

The second single from the album ‘Life Is a Gift’ featuring Jamaican reggae artist Ray Darwin was released in Dec 07. The song was selected for the CD compilation of the April 08 edition of Riddim Magazine, the number one reggae magazine in Europe.

Raz Bin Sam is the front man of the 6 piece original reggae/dancehall band Lion I. The band uses a combination of roots, dancehall and Middle Eastern rhythms. Raz Bin Sam and the Lion I band have billed at Exodus 06, Splendour in the Grass 06, Beats On The Beach 07, Brisbane Multicultural Festival 07, the White Party 07, Boost Mobile Surf Show 08, Brisbane Fest 08, NZ Freeski Open 08 and shared a stage with international artists such as Mos Def, Matisyhau, dancehall star Tippa Irie, reggae superstars Luciano, Mikey General and Ricky Trooper.

Raz Bin Sam is also working with Selecta Krazy Dayv to form the traditional dancehall style sound system Blaze Fire Sound. Blaze Fire Sound brings reggae & dancehall music to the masses and includes live vocal showcase sets by Bin Sam that are inspiring and all out entertaining. They have played at 4ZZZ Market Day festival 06, Splendour In The Grass 07 and billed with reggae super stars Jah Mason and Chaka Demus & Pliers 08.

Raz Bin Sam’s tunes can be heard regularly on radio shows worldwide and in Australia on Triple J and high rotation on Nova. Raz Bin Sam’s songs are also used on international surf films and are regularly used by extreme sports TV channel ‘SKUFF TV’.

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