Jada Kingdom

Jada Kingdom

Jada Ashanti Murphy (born 5 September 1998),^[1] known professionally as Jada Kingdom, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and model. Born and raised in Kingston, she originally started her career as a swimsuit model on Instagram before becoming a musician. She is known for her unique blend of dancehall and R&B in her music, melodic flow and passionate lyrics.

Jada Kingdom first appeared on the scene when she starred in Sean Kingston's "One Way" music video in 2016, after which she was discovered by Julian Jones-Griffith of Pop Style Music who helped her release her 2017 debut single "Love Situations." Later became a star after her release "Heavy"

Early life

Born on September 5, 1998, in St Andrew, Jamaica, she has gained recognition both locally and internationally.^[2]

Career

Jada is a singer-songwriter and musician who began writing music in her early teens, quickly developing her craft. She initially wrote songs for other artists before launching her solo career. In 2019, she released her debut single, "Heavy," which gained significant popularity on streaming platforms and social media. Following the success of this single, Jada released several other hit songs, culminating in the release of her debut EP in 2020.

Since then, she has collaborated with prominent artists such as Koffee, Popcaan, and Nailah Blackman, contributing to various tracks. Jada has also performed at renowned venues, including Coachella and Red Rocks Amphitheater, establishing herself as a significant figure in the music industry.^[3]

References

1. Williams, Kyann-Sian (2021-11-08). "Jada ashanti Kingdom: Jamaican artist blending salacious dancehall,reggae and incisive R&B". NME. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
2. "Jada Kingdom is Jamaica's alternative voice of pain". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
3. "Jada Kingdom - The Jamaican-American Reggae Artist - Pianity". pianity.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.