Sam La More

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Sam La More


Years_active = 2000—present
Background = group_or_band
Birth_name = Sam Littlemore
Born = Birth date and age|1975|2|2|mf=y
Origin = Sydney, Australia
Instruments = Keyboards
Genre = Electronic
Electro
Pop
Occupation(s) = Musician, Record Producer, Songwriter, Creative Director
Years_active = 2000–present
Label = EMI/Virgin Records
Underwater Records
Ministry of Sound
Notable_songs = "Takin' Hold"
Related_acts = Tonite only
Pnau

URL = [http://www.myspace.com/samlamore Sam's Myspace]
[http://www.toniteonly.com Tonite Only]

Sam Littlemore, also known as Sam La More, is an Australian record producer and recording artist working in Hollywood, Sydney and London. Sam is best known for Tonite Only and his production work with Nellee Hooper and Gwen Stefani, including Gwen's debut solo hit "What You Waiting For?" from "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." (2004). [ [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sam+La+More Sam La More Bio and Discography] . Discogs.com. Accessed 27 July 2008.] His production work with Rick Nowels can be heard on Nelly Furtado's album "Loose" (2006). Sam has also lent his Tonite Only sound to the theme for the seminal eponymous London Electroclash party Return to New York by Arthur Baker and Princess Superstar.

Prior to producing pop music, Sam worked with Darren Emerson (Underworld), producing and co-producing for his label Underwater Records. This partnership resulted in Underwater releasing Sam's world-wide club smash Takin' Hold (Underwater Records, 2003) topping the Buzz, Cool Cuts and Hype Charts in the UK, helping to propel Underwater Records to "Label of The Year 2003" (DJ Mag). He has also produced and remixed artists including Pnau, Kaskade, Freestylers, Sneaky Sound System, Robbie Williams, Gus Gus, TV Rock, The Similou, P. Diddy / Kelis, The Veronicas, Empire of the Sun , Cassidy, Ladytron, The Doors, Black Eyed Peas, ESG, Mutiny, Random House Project / Robert Owens, Percy Filth, Slo Blow, Teenager.

Biography

Born February 2, 1975 in Sydney, Australia and raised in Wahroonga, Sam attended Barker College Hornsby and the College of Fine Arts, University Of New South Wales where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours, 1st Class).

In 1998 Sam co-founded Selenium Interactive [ [http://www.brw.com.au/viewer.aspx?ATL://20001110000008190700 Tight credit saved newcomer] . BRW.com.au. Accessed 27 July 2008.] , a new media design agency. Producing work for Australian and international clients including Coca-Cola, HSBC, TWI / IMG, Indy, Greater Union and Sony Playstation, the 23 year old creative director ran the design teams in Sydney and London. Within 18 months, they also had offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Shanghai. In 2000, he sold his share to pursue a career as a recording artist.

Sam's first foray into the music business came through his younger brother Nick Littlemore's ARIA Award [ [http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-year.php?year=2000 2000 ARIA Award Winners] . www.ariaawards.com.au. Accessed 8 September 2008.] winning band Pnau, one of Australia's most respected electronic music duos. From 2001 - present, Sam has intermittently acted as co-producer, co-writer and co-performer. He and his brother Nick played together to crowds in excess of 12,000 people (e.g. Big Day Out, Good Vibrations Festival, BBC Radio 1 Miami Winter Music Conference) with Fatboy Slim, Erick Morillo, Derrick Carter and Darren Emerson among others.

Sam then relocated to London where he started producing with Darren Emerson (Underworld) and released his debut single "Takin' Hold". Topping the Buzz, Cool Cuts and Hype charts, "Takin' Hold" was also Pete Tong's Essential New Tune and single of the week for DMC's Update magazine. Along with label mate Tim Deluxe's "It Just Won't Do" it helped to propel Underwater Records to "Label of The Year 2003" (DJ Magazine).

In 2004, Sam started producing pop music. Teaming up with London producer Nellee Hooper, they produced Gwen Stefani's debut solo single "What You Waiting For" [ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_You_Waiting_For%3F What You Waiting For?] .Wikipedia.com. Accessed 8 September 2008.] . In Los Angeles they produced six more songs with her. "What You Waiting For" went on to be the number 1 single in Australia for a number of weeks.

Sam then continued working out of London and Los Angeles, producing, remixing and programming for artists including Robbie Williams, Nelly Furtado, The Veronicas, Pnau / E.S.G. amongst others.

In 2006 Sam co-founded the band [http://www.myspace.com/toniteonly Tonite Only] . Ministry of Sound licensed their two songs "Danger (The Bomb)" and "Where the Party's At" internationally. They remixed "All This Love" for The Similou, which spent 11 weeks at number one in the [http://www.aria.com.au ARIA] Club Chart, followed up by 18 weeks at number one for the [http://www.myspace.com/toniteonly Tonite Only] remix of "Pictures", Sneaky Sound System, equaling the record set by Madison Avenue's "Don't call me baby". In addition to remixes for Princess Superstar, TV Rock and others, they released the Ministry of Sound compilation "Mashed III".

2007 saw Sam reestablish his solo career with a hectic touring schedule taking him around Australia, New Zealand and on to Japan, Europe and North America. He mixed the 2007 [http://www.pacha.com Pacha] compilation for Europe and Australia.

Also in 2007, Sam co-wrote and produced the third, self-titled Pnau album with his brother Nick and band-mate Peter Mayes. The record was highlighted by Elton John as his favourite new album featuring the singles "Embrace", "With you Forever", "Baby" and "Wild Strawberries". His production and songwriting skills can also be heard on the "Don't Hold Back" and "Are You With Me?" for The Potbelleez. The song spent many weeks in the ARIA top 10 and topped the ARIA club and dance charts for months.

In January 2008, Sam launched his Ministry of Sound Clubbers' Guide to 2008 Mix CD with an extensive Australian and New Zealand tour.

Personal life

Sam lives and works at his home studio on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia.Sam does not do "sick".

Discography

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