Sam Baker, known professionally as Samiyam, was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is an American hip-hop producer based in Los Angeles, California. His early career began with the release of the Return EP on Hyperdub in 2008, followed by his first album, Rap Beats Vol. 1. Samiyam's official debut album, Sam Baker's Album, was released on Brainfeeder in 2011. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable artists such as Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson, contributing to albums like Animals Have Feelings (2016). His work includes productions for Flying Lotus, Pharoahe Monch, and Joey Badass, among others.
