Sammy Hakim Sammy Hakim is a 17 year-old from Vienna who first showed musical promise at a young age. She writes her own music, in addition to singing and playing the guitar, piano, ukulele and violin. She released her first EP, "Locked You Out," in October, 2011, and is currently recording new songs. As with Locked You Out, her new singles will contain all original material. Sammy’s lates singles are Fearless, released May 31, 2012, Mark Me, released September 17, 2012 and This Christmas Love Me, was released November 11, 2012. For more information, visit her website, www.sammyhakim.com. With success as a pianist and a singer, coupled with her desire to become a professional songwriter, producer, and musician, Sammy was inspired to study additional instruments including violin, guitar and ukulele. These instruments are highly influential in how Sammy composes and arranges her original music. Sammy began composing and arranging songs when she was 13. Sammy’s songs are inspired by her friends and real life situations. Her music reflects influences of Elvis Costello, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, and the Jonas brothers. Sammy’s soulful voice pays allegiance to Nick Jonas, Avril Lavigne and Carrie Underwood. Sammy, aligning herself with one of her music mentors in describing herself as an artist quotes, “I am like Elvis Costello, I write what I feel, pop, county, rock, or hot A/C. Writing and performing music is one of her deepest passions in life.” This drive and determination inspires Sammy to focus on a deeper understanding of her world and her relationships with people to create her unique brand of pop music that touches people at an emotional level seldom accomplished by young songwriters. Sammy has performed her music at a variety of local venues including Jammin’ Java, The Soundry, City Sweets, Café Amouri, Grawlers, Union Jacks, and other events throughout the region. Sammy travels and performs live radio shows to promote her song “Mark Me”. Which has been #1 Indie Top 40 on NMW Charts,#5 Top 40 Charts and #9 on the Top 100 Indie Song Charts. Her song “Fearless” is a finalist in the International Songwriters Competition, Honorable mention in Mid-Atlantic Song Contest and 2nd place for Song Universe. Sammy is a member of Songwriter Association of Washington, Songwriter Association Nashville and BMI. Sammy is graduating from high school a year early to dedicate 100 percent of her time to her music career and continuing her education online with Berklee College of Music.