Samantha J
Appearance
Samantha J | |
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Birth name | Samantha Gonsalves[1] |
Born | Kingston, Jamaica[1][2][3] | 10 October 1996
Origin | Saint Ann, Jamaica |
Genres | Dancehall, Pop, Reggae, Reggaefusion |
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 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]
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
- ^ a b c d "Tight Skirt heats up the 'Park'". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Bio – Samantha J". Official Website. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ [1]
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcdsezdHQJs
- ^ "Samantha J". MTV. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Samantha J on Facebook
- Samantha J on Twitter
- Samantha J's channel on YouTube
- Samantha J at IMDb