Samantha J
Samantha Gonsalves (born 10 October 1996), better known by her stage name Samantha J, is a Jamaican model, singer and songwriter She signed with Columbia Records to release her 2013 single, "Tight Skirt".
Samantha Gonsalves was born in Kingston, Jamaica to parents of Portuguese and Jewish descent. She resides in Saint Ann Parish and attended the Heinz Simonitsch School in Saint James Parish. She was discovered by the Si Mi Yah Agency, while attending a model & talent casting in Ocho Rios.
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 and number 23 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan chart.
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
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"
2022: "Push Ya Luck"
2025: "Love Me For Me"
As featured artist
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Official website
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Stories about Samantha J from the JamaicansMusic archive, oldest first · 2013–2014
2013
InterviewsSamantha J turning multiple heads in her 'Tight Skirt'
Placing an interesting twist on Red Rat's 1996/7 hit single 'Tight Up Skirt', Samantha J's single doesn't simply waft through the airwaves but pulls you closer with every lyric she evoke.
Press ReleasesSamantha J to perform on 106 and Park
BET has selected Samantha J to kick off their Young Starz Week on 106 & Park on December 9. Blending the sounds of Dancehall, Reggae, and Pop, Samantha J will be performing her infectious single Tight Skirt live at 6P/5C on BET on December 9th.
MusicSamantha J's New York takeover
With her debut single/music video creating havoc on varied charts, Samantha J recently took over New York City leaving everyone with the question: "Could she be the next big star from the Caribbean?" while comparing her to the likes of Rihanna and Britney Spears.
2014
MusicSamantha J gets fierce on 'Hot Gyal Anthem'
Delivering braggadocios lyrics over a bass-heavy, club-ready, uptempo, bouncing production, the young chanteuse is holding nothing back as she slowly carves her own path on Jamaica's musical soundscape with her sophomore single.
MusicSamantha J inks lucrative deal with Columbia Records
Roughly a year after the release of her breakout hit Tight Skirt, singer Samantha J has signed a record deal with major American label Columbia Records.
MusicSamantha J's 'Tight Skirt' premieres on Vevo
New Columbia Records recording artist and songwriter Samantha J’s stylish video for her sizzling single “Tight Skirt” has been added to Vevo. The video has proven to be a magnet for fans, having already garnered more than 2 million views on YouTube.
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