The-Dream Releases Sam Cooke Covers Project ‘IAMSAM’
The-Dream is turning past pain into a surprise Christmas gift for the fans. Out of nowhere, the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter drops the project IAMSAM, an 8-track collection of Sam Cooke covers. Inspired by his late mother who passed away 23 years ago,IAMSAM was recorded while working on Beyoncé’s 2010 album 4.
“My Mother loved a lot of Artist growing up, but the one we shared the most interest in together was Sam Cooke, so Tonight I give him back to her,” said The-Dream on Instagram. “These songs were originally recording during the making of @beyonce’s 4 album in 2010. My mother passed on the 23rd day of December in 1992.”
The-Dream covers classics such as “Bring It On Home,” “A Change Is Gonna Come” and more. Click below and press play.