Samuel Martins Torres Santiago Mira (born 17 July 1979), better known by his stage name Sam the Kid,[2] is a Portuguese rapper and producer from Chelas, in the civil parish of Marvila, Lisbon.

In 1994, after leaving secondary school Escola Secundária D. Dinis in Lisbon at 15 years old, Mira established his first group, "Official Nasty" with school-friends Daddy-O-Pop, 2 Much and Sheriff, appearing in three concerts before dissolving in 1996, though they were still performing informally around 2004/2005.

1: Amor, that Sam the Kid began to enjoy a significant level of success; the album was considered by fans and critics to be one of the greatest Portuguese releases of the year.

[11] The artist has been noted for taking a "radically open and eclectic" approach on his efforts to expand his audience,[12] as well as refusing to sing in English, as did many of his contemporaries, when trying to break into more profitable markets.

The other band members are Francisco Rebelo (bass and guitar), Fred Ferreira (drums), João Gomes (keyboards and synths) and DJ Cruzfader (turntables).