A Miami OG, currently based out of Nashville, Samantha Gibb is a fantastic pop artist whose songwriting lineage is quite literally uncontested. She is the daughter of world-famous Maurice Gibb, from the Bee Gees and she takes on his legacy with a tangible love and appreciation for what their music meant to millions across the globe, saying “Growing up watching my father and my uncles really set the bar for what kind of musician and songwriter I wanted to be.” In this sense, Samatha is her own woman and her own artist too, seeking a genuine and meaningful connection with those also looking for authenticity.

Samantha’s earnest and vulnerable songwriting joins the deep catchy waves of an R&B-infused sound to achieve maximum smoothness and unparalleled MOOD. This song is about the somewhat painful lessons that life teaches you about yourself and others; Some people aren’t a very good influence on you, but having these moments of realization ultimately helps you grow and learn.

We of course had to have a little talk with this amazingly talented (and busy) artist, and here’s what we came up with:

-Who is the artist Samantha Gibb? What is she doing?

I am a singer-songwriter and musician. An introverted extrovert. I own a studio/record label called M.E.G. Records out of Nashville, TN with my music partner, Lazaro Rodriguez. I am a full time writer, producer and mama. If I’m not with my family and animals, then I am usually in the studio or writing. I’m constantly working on new collaborations. I love to create and work with other artists and songwriters.

 

-There’s a Cathartic vibe to the song, almost like you were getting a weight off your chest with this one. Can you go into detail on the story behind it?

For me, the song is about growing up and growing apart from somewhere or someone. A relationship that might not have been good for you but how, ultimately, the experience helped you grow. That’s how I feel about growing up in Miami Beach. I think everyone has a town or a time in their life they can relate it to. We learn from our mistakes and need to own them and grow from them. You’re sorry for hurting, but not sorry because it needed to happen to make you stronger. At least that’s what I felt writing and singing the song.

 

-Miami seems to be a big part of who you are even after moving to Nashville, so much so that this song sort of comes from that relationship. What is it about the people and the scene that is so special to you?

I think MIami will always be a home for me, but what I realized as I grew up was that I didn’t thrive there. I’m a strong believer of going where you thrive and I think Nashville was that place for me. I’ll always love Miami but it’s a love/hate relationship I’ll always have with the city. It was an interesting place to grow up as a child in the 80’s and 90’s, pre-cellphones, to say the least. All I can say is thank goodness they didn’t have Youtube when I was growing up! LOL

 

-How do you usually approach songwriting? What tends to motivate your songs?

I like to have a long conversation before the actual songwriting between the songwriters just to feel out where the other collaborators are at in terms of mood or emotions. You’d be surprised how many great one liners come out of just talking to one another about anything really.

 

-Your dad is the legendary Maurice Gibb (RIP) and I imagine that to you, on some level he is just your dad, but at the same time, the huge worldwide legacy of the Bee Gees is just something that is ever-present in your life. Does it ever seem surreal or crazy? is there a difficult part about it?

Seeing what the music industry and the business side of it particularly can do to people including my family was the unfortunate part for me. Thankfully my dad had AA and was able to find balance. The really amazing stuff were small, certain moments in life. Seeing him perform or get awarded was incredibly surreal to me. Hearing his music always makes me feel happy and smile but it also reminds me that he isn’t here anymore which can be hard, even almost 20 years later.

-Tell us a bit about M.E.G records. What are some of the challenges and opportunities that come with running your own Label?

The constant evolving and emerging of new platforms. Always keeping your finger on the pulse. Things are changing with the blink of an eye in life and in music. We just try not to blink too much!

-What are you planning right now? What’s in the near future for Samantha Gibb?

Continuing to write and create music. Sharing positive messages and love. Making connections and doing a lot more collaborations with songwriters and artists that are just as passionate about their craft as I am.