Samantha J
Samantha J | |
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Birth name | Samantha Gonsalves[1] |
Born |
Kingston, Jamaica[1][2][3] | 10 October 1994
Origin | Saint Ann, Jamaica |
Genres | Dancehall, pop, reggae, reggae fusion |
Occupation(s) | Model, singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels |
Columbia Records BMI Oceanic Tradewinds Music Washroom Entertainment |
Website |
www |
Samantha Gonsalves (born 10 October 1994), better known by her stage name Samantha J, is a Jamaican model and singer-songwriter signed to Columbia Records. She is known for her 2013 hit, "Tight Skirt", which has topped international charts.[2] She released an international single in 2015 called "League of My Own" featuring Dej Loaf.[4]
Samantha Gonsalves was born in Kingston, Jamaica.[1][5] She resides in Saint Ann Parish and attends the Heinz Simonitsch School in Saint James Parish.[1] She was discovered by the Si Mi Yah Agency, while attending a model & talent casting in Ocho Rios.[2]
In 2016, she was featured in the single "Light It Up", a song by Norwegian duo Marcus & Martinus. The song charted both in Norway and Sweden peaking at #9 on the Norwegian VG-lista chart[6] and number 23 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan chart.[7]
Discography
Singles
- 2013: "Tight Skirt"
- 2015: "League of My Own" (Samantha J featuring Dej Loaf)
- Featured in
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |
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NOR |
SWE | ||
2016 | "Light It Up" (Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J) |
9[8] | 24[9] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
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2013 | Youth View Awards | Favorite Breakout Celebrity of 2013 | Won |
Young, Hot & Hype Female of the Year | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Tight Skirt heats up the 'Park'". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Bio – Samantha J". Official Website. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ↑
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcdsezdHQJs
- ↑ "Samantha J". MTV. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ VG-lista: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J.
- ↑ Swedishcharts.com: MARCUS & MARTINUS FEAT. SAMANTHA J. - LIGHT IT UP (SONG)
- ↑ Norwegiancharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography
- ↑ Swedishcharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography
External links
- Official website
- Samantha J on Facebook
- Samantha J on Twitter
- Samantha J's channel on YouTube
- Samantha J at the Internet Movie Database