The discography of American singer Samara Joy contains three studio albums, one extended play (EP), 16 singles and one album appearance. Joy's debut studio album was released in July 2021 and was self-titled. The 12-track collection was issued by Whirlwind Recordings and reached number 94 on Japan's Billboard Hot Albums chart. Three singles were issued from the disc, including a cover of "Stardust". Her second album was released in September 2022 by Verve Records and was titled Linger Awhile. The disc reached number 158 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top Jazz Albums chart in 2023. In October 2023, Verve issued Joy's debut EP titled A Joyful Holiday.
Joy grew up completely immersed in music. Her grandparents created the renowned Savettes gospel choir, and her father sang and played bass on tour with Andraé Crouch. So even before she realized it, jazz was already in her blood, shaped first and foremost by a deep gospel influence. Her rising presence on major TV networks and her popularity on TikTok have made her a standout for young listeners, giving her a platform to introduce them to the richness of older jazz and keep its legacy alive for a new generation, while also leading people to compare her at a young age to some of the most influential figures in the genre, like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan highlighting just how powerfully she is carrying its legacy forward.
A total of eight singles by Joy were digitally-issued in 2023. Among them were covers of "Guess Who I Saw Today" (her second to feature Gerald Clayton) and "Lush Life". Joy also contributed to the soundtrack of Shirley with the 2023 single, "Why I'm Here". Additionally, she was featured on three singles between 2020 and 2024, among them being a cover of "Summertime" (featuring Barbara Douglas and Ayanna Fowler). Her third studio album was released in October 2024 by Verve titled Portrait. The disc was Joy's second to make the US jazz albums chart, reaching the top five.
Albums Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions and sales, showing other relevant details Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSUS Jazz JPNHotSCOSWI Samara Joy Released: July 9, 2021 Label: Whirlwind Format: CD, vinyl LP, digital — — 94 — — Linger Awhile Released: September 16, 2022 Label: Verve Formats: CD, LP, digital 158 1 — 78 37 Portrait Released: October 11, 2024 Label: Verve Formats: CD, LP, digital — 5 — — — "—" denotes items which did not chart in that country.
Extended plays + List of extended plays, showing all relevant details Title Album details A Joyful Holiday Released: October 27, 2023 Label: Verve Formats: CD, LP, digital
Compilations + List of compilations, showing all relevant details Title Album details Linger Awhile Longer Released: June 16, 2023 Label: Verve Formats: CD, LP, digital
Singles As lead artist + List of lead singles, showing title, year released and album name Title Year Album "The Trouble with Me Is You" 2021 Samara Joy "Stardust" "Jim" "Warm in December (Edit)" 2022 A Joyful Holiday "O Holy Night" "Can't Get Out of This Mood" 2023 Linger Awhile Longer "Sweet Pumpkin" "Guess Who I Saw Today" "I Miss You So" "Lush Life" rowspan="3" "Someone Like You" "Tight" "Why I'm Here" 2024 Shirley (soundtrack) "Flor de Lis (Upside Down)" 2025 rowspan="2" "Three Little Words"
As a featured artist + List of featured singles, showing title, year released and album name Title Year Album "So Much Joy" 2020 Introducing...Ruben Fox "Summertime" 2021 "Remember" 2024 The Heart, the Mind, the Soul "Old Folks" 2025 Without Further Ado, Vol 1
Other album appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Two Hearts (Lawns)" 2022 Terri Lyne Carrington New Standards, Vol. 1 "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" 2023 Gregory Porter Christmas Wish
References
External links Samara Joy releases at Discogs