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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]

Samantha J
Birth name	Samantha Gonsalves[1]
Born	(1996-10-10) 10 October 1996 (age 25) Kingston, Jamaica[1][2][3]
Origin	Saint Ann, Jamaica - Quarter Cast
Genres	Dancehall pop reggae reggae fusion
Occupation(s)	Model, singer, songwriter
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Columbia Records BMI Oceanic Tradewinds Music Washroom Entertainment
Website	www.samanthajlive.com

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 #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"

Featured in

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

Awards and nominations

Year	Organisation	Award	Result
2013	Youth View Awards	Favorite Breakout Celebrity	Won
		Young, Hot & Hype Female of the Year	Nominated
2017	M&K	Sexiest Model	WON
2017	W's Closet	Sexiest Model	WON

References

External links

• Official website
• Samantha J at IMDb

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