J Williams
Encyclopedia
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | NZ peak chart position Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
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| 2009 | Young Love Young Love (J.Williams album) Young Love is the debut album by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams, released on 13 July 2009 by Illegal Musik. It was a success, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand...
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Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... : Gold |
| 2011 | TBA
Illegal Musik Illegal Musik is a New Zealand Lifestyle Company - with a primary focus on Music & Entertainment. It's success started via it's development of R&B sensation J.Williams and has grown to include a wide range of artists from various genres. It currently has a partnership with Warner Music NZ and... , Warner Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... |
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Singles
| Year | Title | NZ peak chart position Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
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| 2008 | "Blow Your Mind Blow Your Mind (J.Williams song) "Blow Your Mind" is the debut single from New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams. It features on his debut album Young Love. It was released digitally on the 11th of August 2008. The single debuted on the RIANZ singles chart on 15 September 2008 at number 19. It later peaked at number 13.... " |
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| "Set It Off Set It Off (J.Williams song) Set It Off is the second single from New Zealand R&B artist J.Williams. It was released on 27th October 2008. It debuted and peaked on the RIANZ charts at number 36 on 22nd December 2008.... " |
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| 2009 | "Ghetto Flower Ghetto Flower "Ghetto Flower" is the third single from J.Williams' debut studio album, Young Love written by his sister, Emily Williams, known as a member of Australian girl band, Young Divas... " |
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| "Stand With You Stand With You "Stand With You" is the fourth single from J.Williams' first studio album, Young Love. The song features Williams' sister, Lavina Williams.-Music video:The music video was financially supported by New Zealand On Air.... " (featuring Lavina Williams) |
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Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... : Gold |
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| "Your Style Your Style "Your Style" is the fifth single from J.Williams' debut album, Young Love. The song features Erakah. The official remix also features Tyree., and is on the Collector's Edition of Williams' album.-Music video:... " (featuring Erakah Erakah Erakah is a New Zealand R&B and soul singer. In 2009 she featured on R&B singer J.Williams single "Your Style" of his album Young Love.Inspired by Soul music Erakah states Alicia Keys, Lily Allen, Beyoncé and Brandy as influences on her musical style.... ) |
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| 2010 | "You Got Me You Got Me (J.Williams song) "You Got Me" is a single by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams featuring Scribe, released in February 2010. Young Love features the track. The single went to number one in New Zealand five weeks after its debut, and was certified gold the week after.-Music video:The music video was directed by... " (featuring Scribe Scribe (rapper) Malo Luafutu better known by his stage name Scribe, is a New Zealand hip hop rapper and recording artist of Samoan descent... ) |
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Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... : Platinum |
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| "Takes Me Higher Takes Me Higher "Takes Me Higher" is a single by New Zealand R&B and hip-hop singer J.Williams, released in May 2010. It features pop singer Dane Rumble.-Writing and release:"Takes Me Higher" was co-written by Williams, Rumble and I. Finau... " (featuring Dane Rumble Dane Rumble -Studio albums:-Singles:-As featured artist:NZ certifications*Gold = 7,500 copies sold*Platinum = 15,000 copies sold-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:*... ) |
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Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... : Platinum |
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| "Night of Your Life Night of Your Life "Night of Your Life" is an R&B single by New Zealand singer J.Williams. It features vocals by rapper K.One.- Music video :The music video was released on the 5th of November in New Zealand and is set at a poolside and shows J.Williams singing on a stage at night and also shows the singer dancing... " (featuring K.One K.One - Studio albums :-Singles:-Featured singles:-References:... ) |
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Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... :Gold |
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| 2011 | "Want to Rule the World Everybody Wants to Rule the World "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by the British New Wave band Tears for Fears.It was the band's ninth single release in the United Kingdom and seventh UK Top 40 chart hit, peaking at number two in April 1985... " (featuring K.One K.One - Studio albums :-Singles:-Featured singles:-References:... ) |
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"Live It Up Live It Up - Film and television :* Live It Up! , a 1963 English music-film* Live It Up! , a Canadian lifestyle program- Albums :* Live It Up * Live It Up... " |
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As featured artist
| Year | Title | NZ peak chart position Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
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| 2008 | "Them Eyes" (Mareko Mareko Mark Sagapolutele , best known by his stage name Mareko, is a New Zealand rapper and hip hop artist of Samoan descent from South Auckland.- Career :... featuring J. Williams) |
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| 2010 | "My Love" (DJ CXL featuring J. Williams and The Gift) | — |
| 2011 | "She's a Killer" (K.One K.One - Studio albums :-Singles:-Featured singles:-References:... featuring J. Williams)) |
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Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 2008 | "Blow Your Mind" | |
| "Set It Off" | ||
| 2009 | "Ghetto Flower" | Ivan Slavov |
| "Stand With You" | ||
| "Your Style" | ||
| 2010 | "You Got Me" | Damien Caine |
| "Takes Me Higher" | Ivan Slavov | |
| "Night of Your Life" | Anthony Plant |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Type | Award | Result |
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| 2010 | APRA Awards APRA Awards The APRA Music Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia and New Zealand by Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.... |
APRA Silver Scroll ("You Got Me You Got Me (J.Williams song) "You Got Me" is a single by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams featuring Scribe, released in February 2010. Young Love features the track. The single went to number one in New Zealand five weeks after its debut, and was certified gold the week after.-Music video:The music video was directed by... " with Scribe Scribe (rapper) Malo Luafutu better known by his stage name Scribe, is a New Zealand hip hop rapper and recording artist of Samoan descent... ) |
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| New Zealand Music Awards 2010 New Zealand Music Awards The 2010 New Zealand Music Awards was the 45th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from New Zealand. Finalists for the three technical awards were announced on 16 August 2010 with winners announced on 1 September, the date on which finalists... |
Vodafone Single of the Year ("You Got Me") | ||
| Best Male Solo Artist (Young Love Young Love (J.Williams album) Young Love is the debut album by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams, released on 13 July 2009 by Illegal Musik. It was a success, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand... ) |
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| Best Urban/Hip-Hop Album (Young Love Young Love (J.Williams album) Young Love is the debut album by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams, released on 13 July 2009 by Illegal Musik. It was a success, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand... ) |
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| Pacific Music Awards | Best Pacific Urban Artist | ||
| Best Pacific Male Artist |