R&B singer Sam Salter has died at the age of 46. Salter passed away on Aug. 28. No cause of death has been released.
Salter’s rich, sultry voice was first heard by the masses on his debut album produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and La Face Records, “It’s On Tonight” in 1997.
The singer got his start singing the gospel at the Faithful Church of God in Christ growing up in Los Angeles, California.
The “Color Of Love” singer was discovered by executives from LaFace and was signed by L.A. Reid and Edmonds before being partnered with Christopher “Tricky” Stewart for “It’s On Tonight” when he was just 22-years-old.
You Know I Got Soul broke the sad news on Twitter.
We are saddened to share the news that R&B singer Sam Salter recently passed away at age 46. Confirmed in posts by his family. A special and often overlooked talent gone too soon. @SamSalter_3201 pic.twitter.com/vy3V7JHde4
— YouKnowIGotSoul.com (@YKIGS) August 28, 2021
The condolences quickly poured out on Twitter paying tribute to Salter.
RIP Sam Salter!! Man life is crazy. We all started together on our promo run sharing vans talking about our dreams of making it!
— RL (@JustRL) August 28, 2021
Sad to learn of the passing of one of the underrated musicians, Sam Salter at age 46. This album was amazing and this particular track is one of my personal favorites and reminds of the days of the Tbose By Starlight on Metro Fm with @tboseZA . Rest In Peace Sam Salter 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/0mkg3vPaiD
— Fusi Nkoala (@Iam_Fusi) August 29, 2021
Rest in power, Sam Salter.
This is getting ridiculous man…— BMC (@bryanmichaelcox) August 29, 2021
Damn sam salter died 😔
— Marcello (@lecram92) August 30, 2021
Man….just learned about the passing of Sam Salter. Few people had a bigger fingerprint on our first 98 Degree record than this man. Sick ear and even sicker voice! So appreciative of him and his contribution to our lives. He left a lasting impact on many. My brother, #RIP
— Nick Lachey (@NickLachey) August 29, 2021
Heartbreaking loss. There You Are was a hit. https://t.co/3yzBAhZ9e1
— Edward Bowser (@etbowser) August 28, 2021
After signing with LaFace Records, Salter had hits with “After 12, Before 6” and “There You Are.” The label never released his second album, “Little Black Book” but Salter kept making music. The multi-talented singer also wrote songs for Charlie Wilson, B2K, Destiny’s Child, 98 Degrees, Kandi Burress, El DeBarge and Tyrese Gibson. Salter released the single “To Be Loved” in 2011 and also shared his gift by teaching others as a vocal coach and working as a music producer.
Our condolences go out to his family.
