Samantha J

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Samantha J
Birth nameSamantha Gonsalves [1]
Born (1996-10-10) 10 October 1996 (age 27)
Kingston, Jamaica [1] [2] [3]
Origin Saint Ann, Jamaica – Quarter Cast
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Model
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Labels
  • Columbia
  • BMI
  • Oceanic Tradewinds Music
  • Washroom Entertainment
Website www.samanthajlive.com

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]

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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

Singles

Featured in
TitleYearPeak chart positions
NOR
[8]
SWE
[9]
"Light It Up"
(Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J)
2016924

Awards and nominations

YearOrganisationAwardResult
2013Youth View AwardsFavorite Breakout CelebrityWon
Young, Hot & Hype Female of the YearNominated
2017M&KSexiest ModelWon
2017W's ClosetSexiest ModelWon

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Tight Skirt heats up the 'Park'". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bio – Samantha J". Official Website. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaJLive/posts/1426701094218258 [ user-generated source ]
  4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Samantha J. – League of My Own (Lyric Video) ft. DeJ Loaf. YouTube.
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  6. "Her finner du all praktisk informasjon om artister, lister, sikkerhet, datoer og Golden circle". www.vg.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 23 May 2024.
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  9. Swedishcharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography