Establishing the mood with a pulsating riser, leading us into an intricate electric guitar performance, Nicole Sophia opens Samantha with evocative lyrics as she sings, “It’s been the longest sleepover of my life, and I am packing your bags to go… Samantha, you’ve kept me up all night, since I was ten years old…”
We immediately connect with the authenticity that Nicole Sophia shares with her story; the vulnerability and cathartic openness that she exudes is tangible. The rising star conveys poetic prowess and emotional depth that feels relatable, yet unique to her own design.
Nicole Sophia‘s vocal range and timbre are both exquisite, and speaking on the message of the song, the artist from Santa Barbara confesses, “I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 10 years old after having intense intrusive thoughts, including thoughts telling me to take my own life.”
Nicole continues, “I tried various treatments to heal my OCD, and none of them worked until I got the advice to name and befriend the OCD voice in my head. I got the name SAM (which stands for Scan Alert Mechanism) from neuroscientist Dan Siegel. SAM was a little too boyish for me as a ten-year-old girl, so I named my OCD Samantha. This song is a love letter to the OCD voice in my head.”
We appreciate the healing energy and closure that that Samantha manifests, as well as the peace of mind that Nicole Sophia is finding by sharing her voice in such an intentional manner.
Samantha has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Nicole Sophia‘s wider discography, and anticipate future releases from the talented creator.