Sam The Kid

Samuel Mira, who performs as Sam The Kid, started making music in Lisbon in the late 1990s. His debut album 'Entre(tanto)' came out in 2002, and he's put out records like 'Sobre(tudo)' and 'Opus Magnum' since then. He works mostly alone but brings in other musicians for specific tracks.

Songs like 'Chelas' and 'Presta Atenção' show how he writes about city life and social issues in plain Portuguese. His lyrics tend to be direct, more observational than confrontational, and he often lets a story unfold without forcing a conclusion. The track 'Mano Eduardo' features Valete, another rapper from Lisbon's scene.

He's won a few Golden Globes for Best Portuguese Artist, which suggests his work has found an audience at home. The music doesn't chase trends so much as it follows his own pace, with albums appearing every few years without much fanfare. His 2021 release was called 'Mangericão'.