James Derrah also known by his artist’s name "Sw3aTy Sam" is a Canadian rap artist from Saint John, New Brunswick. He is well-known in the Saint John and surrounding areas for his unique and authentic lyricism conveyed through his music. More recently, James' persona Sw3aTy Sam opened for "Madchild", co-founder of the 4-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian hip hop group Swollen Members, in Saint John during Madchild's 2023 Canadian tour.

Sam utilizes the sub-genres of rap, including emo rap, a fusion genre of rap music often characterized as a mix of characteristics of found in rap music blended with lyrical themes and vocals commonly found in emo music. However, Sam is a versatile artist who often likes to switch things up by creating alternative rap music that is heavily reliant on intricate rhyme schemes and mind bending flow patterns which altogether provide a unique contrast to other songs in his music catalogue.

Most commonly Sam's lyrics describe his personal hardships, often conveyed through love songs about relationship issues or bar-heavy tracks about mental health. Sam sets the bar for other aspiring artists by showing vulnerability through his lyrics and creating relatable music for people experiencing hardship. His debut album "Dark World" was released in August 2020, and he is currently working on his sophomore album titled “Time Heals All Wounds” which is set to release sometime in 2024. Currently, he is an unsigned independent artist.