Samantha J
Samantha J | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Samantha Gonsalves[1] |
| Born | 10 October 1996 Kingston, Jamaica[1][2][3] |
| Origin | Saint Ann, Jamaica – Quarter Cast |
| Genres | |
| 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 1996), better known by her stage name Samantha J, is a Jamaican model, singer and 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 to parents of Portuguese and Jewish descent.[1][5] She resides in Saint Ann Parish and attended 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 No. 9 on the Norwegian VG-lista chart[6] and number 23 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan chart.[7]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- 2013: "Tight Skirt"
- 2015: "Bad Like Yuh"
- 2015: "League of My Own" (Samantha J featuring Dej Loaf)
- 2017: "Baby Love" (Samantha J featuring R. City)
- 2017: "Rockets"
- 2017: "Your Body"
- 2018: "Picture" (Samantha J featuring Gyptian)
- 2021: "BIG FAT BENZ"
- Featured in
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR |
SWE | ||
| 2016 | "Light It Up" (Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J) |
9[8] | 24[9] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Youth View Awards | Favorite Breakout Celebrity | Won |
| Young, Hot & Hype Female of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | M&K | Sexiest Model | WON |
| 2017 | W's Closet | Sexiest Model | WON |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Tight Skirt heats up the 'Park'". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Bio – Samantha J". Official Website. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaJLive/posts/1426701094218258 [user-generated source]
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Samantha J. – League of My Own (Lyric Video) ft. DeJ Loaf. YouTube.
- ^ "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
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- Jamaican women songwriters
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