In a sea of artists chasing trends, Samara Cyn is a breath of fresh air. The Tennessee native is one of the hottest emerging artists in hip-hop. Blending neo-soul with rap and pop, Cyn outshines her peers not only in sonic creativity, but in clever lyricism and vocal range with an impressive ability to switch between rap and melody seamlessly. Sharp-tongued and quick-witted, her songwriting is instantly ear catching but evolves with every listen. Her authenticity has garnered Cyn fans around the world and critical acclaim alike.

Watch Samara Cyn perform “summer’s turning,” “Sinner” and “Small Talk” live at Bobby Hotel Nashville as part of the Backyard Sessions curated by WNXP.