Samantha J

Samantha J
Birth name Samantha Gonsalves[1]
Born (1994-10-10) 10 October 1994
Kingston, Jamaica[1][2][3]
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.samanthajlive.com

Samantha Gonsalves (born 10 October 1994), 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
2013 Youth View Awards Favorite Breakout Celebrity of 2013 Won
Young, Hot & Hype Female of the Year Nominated

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. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcdsezdHQJs
  4. "Samantha J". MTV. Retrieved 12 December 2013.

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