Sam Watters

Sam Watters (born 23 July 1970, Camp Springs, Maryland) is a songwriter and record producer, previously of the group Color Me Badd, who often works with his songwriting partner Louis Biancaniello. The pair have written and produced hits such as Jessica Simpson's "I Wanna Love You Forever", and the #1 single "I Believe" by Fantasia Barrino, "I'm Outta Love," and "One Day In Your Life" by Anastacia. While a member of early 90's act Color Me Badd, Watters co-wrote many of their songs, including three #1 hit singles: "I Wanna Sex You Up," "I Adore Mi Amor," and "All 4 Love."

Watters recently wrote and produced "A Public Affair" performed by Jessica Simpson, "When I See U" performed by Fantasia Barrino, which was a Billboard R&B #1 for 8 weeks, and cowrote "Break Anotha", Blake Lewis' debut single. He also wrote and / or produced 4 songs on the upcoming debut release from "X Factor" winner Leona Lewis. In April of 2008 "Take a Bow" was released on Leona Lewis' debut album titled "Spirit".

In September 2006, he married former "American Idol" contestant Tamyra Gray, his girlfriend of two years, with whom he wrote "I Believe".

Sam Watters is the founding member of production group "The Runaways," which also includes Rico Love, Wayne Wilkins, and Louis Biancaniello. Together they wrote and produced "Love Like This" by Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston(off of Natasha Bedingfield's Pockets Full of Sunshine album), which quickly climbed the charts, reaching number ten on the Pop 100 charts, number ten on the Top 40 Mainstream charts, and number one on the Hot Dance Club Play charts.The Runaways produced Keri Hilson's first single of her debut album, In A Perfect World..., "Energy", which is quickly climbing the charts. Sam also wrote the upcoming Pussycat Dolls 2nd single "Whatever Happens" with Ryan Tedder.

On December 6, 2007, Watters was nominated for a 50th Annual Grammy Award Best Song for his songwriting credits on "When I See U." He has been nominated 6 times (3 with Color Me Badd).