Samantha Cole (born October 19, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter.

Early life

Samantha Cole grew up in

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Career

Cole made some 30 appearances (and one performance) on MTV's '' The Grind'', and became a regular performer at Tatou in

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and Daniel Glass, and promptly signed to

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. Cole's eponymous debut album was released in 1997. Cole co-wrote eight songs on the album, which included an impressive roster of all-star producers including

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. Cole's debut single "Happy With You" peaked at #78 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The follow-up single, "Without You", failed to chart. The song was covered by ''

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. The song is featured on Locke's album, ''

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''. Cole went on to release her last single from her debut album, "You Light Up My Life", in the UK in 1997. In 2001, Cole was featured on the single "Luv Me Luv Me", by

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. Her version of the single with Shaggy did not peak on any chart in the US, but did peak at #5 on the

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. In 2002, Cole teamed up with Shaggy for the second time for the song "Bring It To Me", that was featured on the '' Dark Angel'' soundtrack. In 2005, Cole released a cover version of Animotion's 1985 hit, " Obsession". The song charted high on the

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chart and gained radio airplay. Since releasing "Obsession", she has remained a staple of

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'' and '' Loaded''. She is reportedly working on her second album entitled ''Superwoman'', on a new label, Alpha Omega Records. Cole has also dabbled in acting, appearing in an episode of

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'', the WE network reality show, ''Single In the Hamptons'', and the

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Discography

Albums

; ''Samantha Cole'' (September 23, 1997) # Down in Love # Happy with You # I'm Right Here # Sometimes # Without You # Surrender to Me # Sweet Sweet Surrender # Crazy # I'm By Your Side # You Light Up My Life # What You Do to Me # Shadow of Love

Singles

;"Happy with You" (August 12, 1997) # Happy with You adio Version# Happy with You nstrumental ;"Without You" (December 9, 1997) # Without You # Down in Love xcerpt# Sweet Sweet Surrender xcerpt# I'm Right Here # What You Do to Me ;"You Light Up My Life" (UK release, 1998) # You Light Up My Life essy Club Mix# You Light Up My Life essy Dub Mix# You Light Up My Life essy Radio Mix of Club Mix# You Light Up My Life lbum Version# Shadow of Love ;" Luv Me, Luv Me" (With

, 2001) ;" Obsession (2005) ;"Bring It to Me" (2005) ;"Bring It to Me" (Dark Angel Remix) (2005)

References

External links

Superwoman: Samantha Cole Official Site
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