Samy Wats X 1Leak | The Silo Room | Trip 14

Samy Watson aka Samy Wats was born in Alexandria, Egypt to a native Egyptian mother and an African­American father born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was brought up in a culturally diverse household where music was an integral fixture. His dad regularly played jazz and blues in the house while his mother was always listening to Egyptian music. At the age of five, two years after arriving in California, he was introduced to a dynamic new sound that left quite a lasting impression. As a young kid, his affinity for hip­hop was nurtured via the sounds of 90s hip­hop figures like The Notorious B.I.G., 2pac, and Bone Thugs­N­Harmony as well as Snoop Dogg and Too Short. His influences are revealed through his commanding flows and smooth melodic vocals. Samy Wats has shared the stage opening for the likes of Nipsey Hussle,Ace Hood, and Maino to name a few. In 2013 he toured Japan as the opener for Soulja Boy. Samy opened up for Sublime With Rome for two sold out nights in a row at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA (Dec 2018) . Also just got back from SXSW festival 2025 and performing in Washington at TRI TOWN GET DOWN festival.

1Leak is a genre-blending force in modern hip-hop-a Southern-bred producer, rapper, and songwriter who fuses raw energy, emotional depth, and experimental flair. Known as a founding member of the acclaimed group Fli University, 1Leak helped define a new wave of Melodic Trap Lifestyle Rap-a sound that mixes street storytelling wit party-ready vibes and vibrant production.

But 2025 marks a new chapter. With the upcoming release of his ambitious album "Leak's Spectacular Music Emporium," 1Leak is stepping into the spotlight as a fully-formed artist and creative visionary. The project is a genre-spanning experience that showcases his true musical genius-blending Trap, Melodic Rap, Trap Soul, R&B, and Pop into a seamless, unpredictable ride. From club bangers to slow burners, introspective moments to full-blown anthems, Leak proves he's not bound by any lane.

Often compared to the likes of Roddy Rich, Ty Dolla Sign, and Lil Baby 1Leak sets himself apart through his production finesse and his ability to pivot between slick melodies and street-smart bars. He's not just rapping -he's curating an atmosphere, building an experience that speaks to both the grind and the good times.

Whether you catch him behind the boards or on the mic, 1Leak is a storyteller, a vibe curator, and a sound pioneer. With Leak's Spectacular Music Emporium on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be his official breakout year-and the world's about to hear just how far his creativity can go.

The Silo Room, experimental music space, located at Bread & Salt in Logan Heights. Enter in Alley.

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