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Samantha J

Samantha J

Musical artist

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

  • 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"
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References

  1. [1]
    "Tight Skirt heats up the 'Park'". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Bio – Samantha J". Official Website. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. [3]
    https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaJLive/posts/1426701094218258 [user-generated source]
  4. [4]
    Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Samantha J. – League of My Own (Lyric Video) ft. DeJ Loaf. YouTube.
  5. [5]
    "Samantha J". MTV. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  6. [6]
    VG-lista: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J.
  7. [7]
    Swedishcharts.com: MARCUS & MARTINUS FEAT. SAMANTHA J. – LIGHT IT UP (SONG)
  8. [8]
    Norwegiancharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography
  9. [9]
    Swedishcharts.com: Marcus & Martinus feat. Samantha J. discography


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