Sam Dew is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for writing the hook to the track "LoveHate Thing," a single from Wale's 2013 album The Gifted.[2] Dew is also credited for writing and performing on additional tracks for the same album, which peaked at #1 on various Billboard charts. He has also co-written for musicians Marsha Ambrosius, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Mary J. Blige, and Jessie Ware. Dew is currently signed to RCA Records and released his debut EP Damn Sue on April 7, 2015.