JKing
JKing | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jordan Samatua |
| Also known as | JKing |
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | BIORDI |
Jordan Samatua, known professionally as JKing is an Australian hip hop rapper, originating from Sydney, Australia. He is best known for his 2023 "Cinderella".[1]
History
[edit]In 2019, JKing released "Bend Over" with Tiztana.
In 2023, JKing released "Cinderella". The song peaked at number 2 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart and made the New Zealand top 50 singles of 2023.
In 2023, JKing released the EP Christmas Jamz.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Samatua parents are from Matautu and Falelatai villages in Samoa. Samatua was born and raised in Sydney.[3]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Wahyahsey |
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| Christmas Jamz |
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Charted or certified singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certification | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ [4] |
NZ Hot [5] | |||||
| "Energy" (with Youngn Lipz) |
2020 | — | — | Neverland (original soundtrack) | ||
| "Higher" (with DJ Discretion & Billymaree) |
2022 | — | 15 | Non-album single | ||
| "Unconditionally" | — | 19 |
|
Wahyahsey | ||
| "Cinderella" | 2023 | 2 | 1 | Non-album singles | ||
| "Falling in Love" (with Dinah Jane) |
— | 6 | ||||
| "Life in Your Hands" | — | 14 | ||||
| "Darling with You" | — | 33 | Christmas Jamz | |||
| "Into You" (with Drew Deezy) |
2024 | — | 36 | Non-album singles | ||
| "My Only One" | — | 36 | ||||
| "My Girl" (with Jordan Gavet) |
— | 32 | ||||
| "Pele Moni" | — | 19 | ||||
| "Thank You" | 2025 | — | 10 | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Awards and nominations
[edit]APRA Awards
[edit]The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.[8]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Cinderella" (Jordan Samatua) | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work | Won | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "JKING aka Jordan Samatua comes for the crown with 'Cinderella', winner of the 2024 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑&𝐁/𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤". Instagram. 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ a b "The Coconet". 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Energy - J King ft Young Lipz". The Coconet. 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand charts portal Discography JKing". charts.nz. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "Discography JKing Singles". Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Single Certification Search". RadioScope. Retrieved 4 April 2025.To view certifications, write "JKing" or a song title on the "Search" box. The results will load automatically.
- ^ "APRA History". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners". The Music. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2025.