Sami Matar

In 2010, his work includes composition of the score for a video game titled Timeless, scheduled for an early 2012 release on the PS3 and Xbox360 consoles. In the same year, Sami was exclusively commissioned by platinum producer Steve Morales to once again captivate the pop and hip-hop industries.

Starting 2010 with a bang, they produced one of three FIFA 2010 World Cup singles, featuring lead vocalist Kelly Rowland. By the end of the year, Sami added an impressive line up of world class artists to the repertoire; Main stream powerhouse entertainers like Rick Ross and Nicole Scherzinger to name a few.

In late 2009, Sami and his brother launched the first all-live Islamic talk radio station in the world called One Legacy Radio. The station is founded by American Muslims to provide daily insight and discussion on topics of spirituality, relationships, parenting, politics, civil rights, fitness, health and the arts. OLR introduces a new, dynamic format for dialogue and education, which aims to benefit humanity at large with live talk shows that bring experts in their fields to discuss issues that are relevant to the world. Executed with exceptional production value featuring all original orchestral show themes, commercial music and station ID's. The station was only 4 months old when it received world wide attention and acclaim for its high quality content, garnering universally positive reviews by large media outlets like the OCRegister, LA Times and Al-Jazeera to name a few.

Sami Matar was born into a culture which afforded him the inheritance of a rich diversity of musical influences. His musical career began at the age of 5, playing the piano and involved a study and memorization of very complex classic Arabic standards, from Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Very soon he participated in numerous competitions and with his outstanding aptitude went on win a substantial number of them. At the age of 7, Matar arrived in the US (Maryland, Baltimore), to new pastures and bright prospects and propelled his learning forward by embarking on advanced classes in classical theory and choir from the age of 11. By then he was considered by many of his tutors as somewhat of a prodigy in classical composition and arrangement. Following youthful influences and being exposed and receptive to his peripheral environment, around the age of 15 he developed a more focused interest in hip hop and jazz music. Matar moved to California in 1998 to a whole different arena and by 17 he used his extensive knowledge and background in classical composition to produce his first hip hop album, exuding relatively high production value and distinct quality vocal performances. From here on - till the age of 19, he demonstrated a thirst and capacity for accomplishment, producing over 40 tracks for numerous artists in hip hop, R&B and also Rock genres. At this point he formed a multi-genre record label called The Commission Records. Not neglecting his passion for classical music, by 20 he was able to complete his first movement, composed for a full orchestra. The unique piece, lasting over 100 minutes is entitled Gemini. Around this time his career really began to emerge in a new light and a combination of raw talent, meticulous work ethic and a savvy edge to his portfolio of skills attracted more attention and propelled him into work with established artists in various genres; including Meech Wells, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Soluna, Eddie Shade and The Black Eye Peas to name a few. Since then, in the last 6 years, Matar has been in settled in Southern California, dedicated to his passion for musical production and continued to refine his all round flair in the above areas, as well as developing a number of artists in many genres.