King (pop band)

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KING
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Lucius, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Trillion (left to right) at Nobu Matsuhisa in Malibu, Los Angeles
Background information
Origin Mayfair, London
GenresPop, dance-pop, pop rap
Years active1997–present
Labels EMI
MembersTrillion
Queenie
Jemima
Lucius
Past membersJazzy
Ruby

King (stylised KING) are an English pop/hip hop quartet, started in 1997. The band consisted originally of five siblings, Trillion, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Lucius. In November 2013, Jazzy and Ruby left the quintet to form their own band Blonde Electra and their younger sister Jemima joined the group. [1]

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History

The three eldest siblings were born in India and the two younger ones in Ukraine. All were home-schooled by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and mother, Irmgard King (German). They were raised in over 30 countries throughout the world. Due to being born in different countries and having parents from two countries, all siblings have dual citizenship. They are fluent in four languages.[ citation needed ]

They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King, who currently reside in Cologne, Germany with their parents. [2]

Marieangela "Queenie" King married, on 1 December 2013, musician and artist Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and Gregg Allman and frontman of Deadsy.[ citation needed ] [3]

Music

Their music and performance is characterised by electronic raps, big melodic choruses and unique fashion styles.

Early life

They began their professional singing careers in 1997 and quickly moved on to do TV and radio shows in several countries around the world. In 1998, Word Records/Warner Music Group (US) approached the group and offered them a $4 million recording contract which was, however, rejected by both parents as they felt the siblings were too young to take on the music business at that time. [4]

The band

In 2007, they formed their own band called King Family, and started writing/producing their own songs. They were soon signed to EMI Capitol Records in Germany. [5]

Lucius, Jazzy, Queenie, Ruby and Trillion in Hanover 2008 (photo by JasminG) KingFamilyCut band.jpg
Lucius, Jazzy, Queenie, Ruby and Trillion in Hanover 2008 (photo by JasminG)

In January 2008, their debut single "Carry Me Home" was released and made it into the German Single Charts. Only three months later, the album of the same name, as well as the second single "Perfect Day" appeared, which also reached a position in the charts. A tour throughout Germany, TV appearances and numerous public performances followed. [6]

In June 2009, the siblings parted ways with EMI. They renamed their band to 'KING' and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager Doc McGhee (long time manager of Kiss. [7] The band has written with songwriters and producers with the likes of Grammy Award winner Glen Ballard, Bonnie McKee, Mitch Allan, Jon Ingoldsby and Justin Trugman.

They have homes in Hollywood, California and in Mayfair, London. The siblings are currently recording their 2nd studio album and working on television projects.[ citation needed ]

In December 2013, KING released the music video "B.O.M.B.", directed by Nicholaus Goossen. [8]

Members

Former members

Discography

Albums

YearTitleChart positions
DE AT CH
2008Carry Me Home

Singles

YearTitleChart positionsAlbum
DE AT CH
2008"Carry Me Home"
VÖ: 25. January 2008
70Carry Me Home
2008"Perfect Day"
VÖ: 4. April 2008
68

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