Jeymes Samuel (born July 27, 1979) also known by his stage name The Bullitts, is a British singer-songwriter, music producer and filmmaker from London, England. Samuel has a cinematic element to his music and has accompanied most of his releases with a short film.
His studio album, titled They Die By Dawn & Other Short Stories..., was released in July 9, 2013. The album was supported by the singles "Close Your Eyes" (featuring Lucy Liu and Jay Electronica), "Landspeeder", "Supercool" and "World Inside Your Rainbow". He is the brother of Grammy award-winning musician Seal.
Early life and career[]
Jeymes Samuel initially embarked on a career in film making, having shot his first reels at the age of eight. However he began making music at the age of 13. In the year 2000, Samuel released "When It Rains", his debut single in the form of a 12", under his real name on Giant Step Records.
On January 1, 2002, in conjunction with Little League Productions, Samuel released The Prequel. Also in 2002, Samuel contributed background vocals on the song "The Proud", from American rapper Talib Kweli's debut album, Quality. In 2004, Samuel wrote "Serenade", for Icelandic singer Emilíana Torrini's 2005 album Fisherman's Woman. Little League Productions would later debut Samuel's new moniker and release his single titled "The Bullitts Theme" in 2007.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- The Prequel (2002)
- They Die By Dawn & Other Short Stories... (2013)[1]
Production discography[]
Various artists – Walk Tall, Kick Ass, Love Music (2007)[]
- 08. "Bullitts Theme" (performed by The Bullitts)
Mr Hudson – Straight No Chaser (2009)[]
- 04. "Straight No Chaser"
- 11. "Everything Is Broken" (featuring Kid Cudi)
The Feeling - Together We Were Made (2011)[]
- 08. "Mr. Grin"
Jay Electronica – Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn) (2015)[]
- 06. "Dinner at Tiffanys (The Shiny Suit Theory)" (featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg & JAY-Z)
- 13. "Run and Hide" (featuring The Bullitts)
- 14. "Ten Thousand Lotus Petals"
Collaborations[]
- "JEEZU" (with Doja Cat and Kodak Black) (featuring Adekunle Gold) - The Book of Clarence (The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2024)