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In a May 19, 2020 interview with Chuck Arnold of the ''[[New York Post]]'', Just Sam stated, "I am a child of God, so that's always gonna come first. That's actually the only label that I ever want to have. But I like what I like, and that's just that, you know? And it's not men. Like, at all."<ref name="NYPostTrain" /> |
In a May 19, 2020 interview with Chuck Arnold of the ''[[New York Post]]'', Just Sam stated, "I am a child of God, so that's always gonna come first. That's actually the only label that I ever want to have. But I like what I like, and that's just that, you know? And it's not men. Like, at all."<ref name="NYPostTrain" /> she ate butt |
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On August 24, 2022, Just Sam was admitted to the hospital for an undisclosed illness. Diaz's weight dropped to 100 pounds. On August 26, Diaz posted an update confirming, "I'm doing much better now."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Charmaine |date=2022-08-26 |title='American Idol' Winner Just Sam Shares She Is in the Hospital and Says 'I Seriously Need Help' |url=https://people.com/music/american-idols-just-sam-is-in-the-hospital/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121142150/https://people.com/music/american-idols-just-sam-is-in-the-hospital/ |archive-date=2022-11-21 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |language=en}}</ref> |
On August 24, 2022, Just Sam was admitted to the hospital for an undisclosed illness. Diaz's weight dropped to 100 pounds. On August 26, Diaz posted an update confirming, "I'm doing much better now."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Charmaine |date=2022-08-26 |title='American Idol' Winner Just Sam Shares She Is in the Hospital and Says 'I Seriously Need Help' |url=https://people.com/music/american-idols-just-sam-is-in-the-hospital/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121142150/https://people.com/music/american-idols-just-sam-is-in-the-hospital/ |archive-date=2022-11-21 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:56, 7 February 2023
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| Birth name | Samantha Diaz |
| Born | November 23, 1998 Harlem, New York |
| Origin | Harlem, New York |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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Samantha Diaz (born November 23, 1998), known by their[a] stage name Just Sam, is a singer-songwriter from Harlem, New York who rose to fame after winning the eighteenth season of the singing reality show American Idol.
Early life
Just Sam was born and raised in Harlem, New York. When they were six years old, their grandmother, Elizabeth, adopted Diaz and their sister, Anabelle, after their mother had been incarcerated.[1] They were the topic of a short documentary in 2018 called Sam, Underground, which was shot and produced by Joe Penney and Ladan Osman. In the documentary, they explained that in high school, they were bullied for how they dressed, inspiring their "Just Sam" nickname.[2]
Prior to appearing on American Idol, Just Sam made a living singing in subway trains,[3] and auditioned for America's Got Talent and the American iteration of The Voice, but neither one came to fruition.[4]
American Idol
Just Sam auditioned for the eighteenth season of the singing reality show American Idol in Washington, D.C. on October 14, 2019.[5] After surviving Hollywood Week and making it into the Top 5, Just Sam received the most votes to win, and on May 17, 2020, Just Sam was crowned the winner of the eighteenth season of American Idol, beating runner-up Arthur Gunn. Just Sam was also the first African American winner since Candice Glover in season twelve and the show's revival on ABC.[6]
| Week | Theme | Song(s) | Original artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Rise Up" | Andra Day |
| Hollywood Week, Round 1 | Contestant's Choice | "Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie" | Arlissa |
| Hollywood Week, Round 2 | Duet | "Mercy" (with Sheniel Masionet) | Shawn Mendes |
| Hollywood Week, Round 3 | Contestant's Choice | "I'm Here" | Cynthia Erivo |
| Top 40 | Showcase Round in Kapolei, Hawaii | "Como la Flor" | Selena |
| Top 20 | Contestant's Choice | "I Believe" | Fantasia Barrino |
| Top 11 | Homeword Bound | "Grandma's Hands" | Bill Withers |
| Top 7 | Disney Night | "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" | from Cinderella |
| Mother's Day | "I Turn to You" | All-4-One | |
| Top 5 / Finale | Contestant's Choice | "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" | Kelly Clarkson |
| "Rise Up" | Andra Day |
| Collaborator(s) | Song | Original artist |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Daigle | "You Say" | Lauren Daigle |
| Cynthia Erivo & American Idol Top 11 | Medley of Aretha Franklin songs | Aretha Franklin |
| Lionel Richie & American Idol Top 11 | "We Are the World" | Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie |
Post-Idol
After winning American Idol in May 2020, Just Sam signed with Hollywood Records, although this arrangement was short-lived. Just Sam left the label without releasing any albums under them, explaining in 2022, "I thought it was gonna be easy. Just go to the studio, record, put out music, and that's not how the world works. That's not how the industry works. It takes time, it takes money that I don't have. It takes patience." Just Sam had to pay Hollywood Records to claim the music they recorded with the label, stating that they "ended up broke" in the process, but that they planned to release music "when I can and when it's ready."[7]
On March 13, 2021, Just Sam released "Africando," their first single since American Idol, which they wrote with a co-songwriter named Cat Clark and released with the help of independent digital music service DistroKid.[8]
On September 28, 2021, Just Sam released a second independent single called "Change," which they wrote and recorded with Cat Clark. Just Sam dedicated the song to family members and friends who were murder victims.[8][9]
Personal life
In a May 19, 2020 interview with Chuck Arnold of the New York Post, Just Sam stated, "I am a child of God, so that's always gonna come first. That's actually the only label that I ever want to have. But I like what I like, and that's just that, you know? And it's not men. Like, at all."[4] she ate butt
On August 24, 2022, Just Sam was admitted to the hospital for an undisclosed illness. Diaz's weight dropped to 100 pounds. On August 26, Diaz posted an update confirming, "I'm doing much better now."[10]
Just Sam goes by singular 'they' pronouns.[11]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2020 | "Rise Up" (Performance Version) | Non-album single (released by Hollywood Records) |
| 2021 | "Africando" | Non-album single (released by Samantha Diaz through Just Sam Entertainment) |
| 2021 | "Change" | Non-album single (released by Samantha Diaz through Just Sam Entertainment) |
| 2022 | "Safe N Sound" | Non-album single (released by Samantha Diaz through Just Sam Entertainment) |
|- |2022 |"Pain is Power" |Non-album single (released by Samantha Diaz through Just Sam Entertainment) |} |- |2022 |"Question" |Non-album single (released by Samantha Diaz through Just Sam Entertainment) |}
Notes
- ^ As of July 2022, Just Sam uses singular 'they' pronouns on their Instagram page.
References
- ^ Talent Recap (May 10, 2020). "Just Sam Delivers MOVING Performance As She Relives Sad Childhood Moments with Her Mom". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Puckett, Lauren (May 17, 2020). "'American Idol' Finalist Just Sam Gets Real About Quarantining Alone While Trying to Win the Show". goodhousekeeping.com. Good Housekeeping. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ "American Idol Winner Samantha 'Just Sam' Diaz Hopes to 'Inspire' and 'Reach' More People". People. May 19, 2020. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ a b Arnold, Chuck (May 19, 2020). "'American Idol' Winner Just Sam on the Best and Worst Train Lines". New York Post. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ @idolspoilers (October 13, 2019). "#idolspoilers Correction: American Idol Season 18 Celebrity Judges' Auditions in Washington, D.C., will take place October 14th & 15th, rather than October 13th & 14th, as previously reported" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 13, 2019 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ Lawler, Kelly (May 18, 2020). "'American Idol' finale recap: And the remotely crowned winner is …". usatoday.com. USA Today. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ Black Information Network (January 31, 2022). "'American Idol' Winner Just Sam 'Ended Up Broke' Paying Off Record Label". Chicago Defender. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; August 3, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ a b Heyn, Beth (September 30, 2021). "'American Idol' Winner Just Sam Releases New Song Dedicated to Murdered Friends & Family". Heavy. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; August 4, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ Heyn, Beth (February 27, 2022). "Just Sam, 'American Idol' Season 20 Winner: Where Is She Now?". Heavy. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; August 3, 2022 suggested (help) - ^ Patterson, Charmaine (August 26, 2022). "'American Idol' Winner Just Sam Shares She Is in the Hospital and Says 'I Seriously Need Help'". People. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Samantha Diaz (@samanthadiaz) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.