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 Records
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
YearTitlePeak chart positions
NOR
SWE
2016"Light It Up"
(Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J)
9 [8] 24 [9]

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. VG-lista: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J.
  7. Swedishcharts.com: MARCUS & MARTINUS FEAT. SAMANTHA J. – LIGHT IT UP (SONG)
  8. Norwegiancharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography
  9. Swedishcharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography