Sampha Makes Return After 6 Years with “Spirit 2.0”
Sampha, photo by Jesse Crankston
London’s Sampha shares his first solo single in more than six years
Sampha releases “Spirit 2.0” with contributions from Yussef Dayes, El Guincho, and Owen Pallet, plus vocals from Yaeji and Lisa-Kaindé Diaz of Ibeyi. He previously previewed the song during Satellite Business concerts in New York and London.
Although, had not released any solo music since his 2017 full-length debut album, Process, Sampha has collaborated with numerous other artists during that time. He’s appeared on Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (“Father Time”), SBTRKT’s The Rat Road (“L.F.O.“), and Stormzy’s This Is What I Mean (“Sampha’s Plea”), and more.
“It’s about the importance of connection to both myself and others, and the beauty and harsh realities of just existing,” Sampha stated in a press release. “It’s about acknowledging those moments when you need help—that requires real strength. I hope people can enjoy that feeling of someone being there for you, even if that person doesn’t have the answers. Just calling someone up without overthinking... letting go and just dancing… wanting to see past the mundanity of things and appreciating the magic of it all, from birds nests to spaceships.”
“I was in a place where I felt I needed to hear these words,” Sampha shared in an Instagram post announcing the song’s release.
Stream “Spirit 2.0” below.