Raz Bin Sam, an emerging artist with a dynamic style and sound, comes from a small town in the centre of Israel. His culture is ancient, war ridden and clouded with conflict.

Inspired to shed light on his people’s story, Bin Sam moved to Australia to produce his works in English aiming to spread the Israelite truth internationally. Raz Bin Sam is also the front man of the 6 piece original reggae/dancehall band Lion I. The band uses a combination of roots, dancehall and Middle Eastern rhythms. Raz Bin Sam and the Lion I band have shared the stage with international artists such as Mos Def, Matisyhau, dancehall star Tippa Irie, reggae superstars Luciano, Mikey General and Ricky Trooper.

Raz’s first album “Kivsayat” was recorded in Hebrew in 1999. Since moving to Australia he has put out 2 solo albums, Domesila (2002) and Bin Tote Too (2005) as well the Raz Bin Sam & the Lion I Band self titled EP (2007).

Raz is also working with Melbourne producer Mista Savona and Jamaican label ‘DasVibes Productions,’ as one of their team artistes, alongside some of the biggest names in the game such as Daddy Rings, Gentleman and Elijah Prophet. Their first single ’Something To Remember’ released in July 07 on DasVibes went straight to No.1 on the US Independent Reggae Charts and remained at this position for 4 weeks running.

Raz Bin Sam’s tunes can be heard regularly on radio shows worldwide. In Australia on Triple J, Nova, FBI Sydney, ABC, Radio Australia, PBS Melbourne, 4ZZZ Brisbane, Bay FM and others..

Bin Sam’s songs are also used on international surf films and are regularly used by extreme sports TV channel ‘SKUFF TV’.

For music, videos, photos, shows and more info:

www.razbinsam.com

www.dasvibes.com