Justin Wellington Explained

Justin Wellington
Birth Name:Justin Wellington
Origin:Papua New Guinea, Australia
Birth Date:1978
Genre:Pop, Reggae, R&B, dancehall, Reggaeton and island music
Years Active:2002–present
Associated Acts:Small Jam

Justin Wellington sometimes also known by the initials JW (born January 11, 1978) is a Papua New Guinean singer[1] presenting a blend of pop, reggae, R&B, dancehall and island music. He is most famous for his version of "Iko Iko" as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)"[2] He has released three studio albums.

Career

Wellington was born to Australian-born parents who had immigrated to Papua New Guinea. He attended schools in Texas, USA and in Canada. He then began working as an R&B and reggae pop singer and has released several singles since 2002. Hits include "I Wanna Give You Some Lovin'", "Better Off", "One Night With You", "Much Love", "Fire", "In Love with U", "Runaway", "Tell Me", "Reminiscing", "Rain of Morobe" and others.[3] He has worked with many Papua New Guinea artists such as AK-47, Tattz from NakaBlood, Jokema and O-Shen, Robbie T, Mekere Crew, Steven M, Gravity, DJ Travy etc.[3]

His international breakthrough came with a cover of "Iko Iko", originally recorded by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford in 1953 and popularised by The Dixie Cups, Dr. John, Captain Jack amongst others. Justin Wellington's adapted version of the song as "Iko Iko (My Bestie)", which he actually released featuring Solomon Islands group Small Jam in 2017. It received worldwide attention as part of the social platform TikTok challenge. As a result, the cover was released by Sony Music UK on June 3, 2019, and started to gain international popularity in 2021.[4] [5] His version makes various changes to the lyrics of the verses, and has its own original sections, but keeps the chorus the same. It was later added alongside the TikTok dance into the video game Fortnite Battle Royale. He was nominated for "International Revelation of the Year" during the 2021 NRJ Music Awards.[6]

Discography

Albums

Other songs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin Wellington ➤ Biographie : naissance, parcours, famille… . Nrj.fr. 22 June 2023.
  2. New Around the World: Justin Wellington & Small Jam Bring New Orleans Classic 'Iko Iko' to Global Charts. Billboard. 16 June 2021.
  3. Web site: PNG New Update: Justin Wellington set to release new tracks (23 April 2021). Pngnewsupdate.com. 22 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Ruelle. Yohann. "Iko Iko" : le tube phénomène de Justin Wellington fait danser TikTok et la France. Chartsinfrance.net. fr. May 11, 2021. May 13, 2021.
  5. News: 'Iko Iko': esta es la canción de moda en TikTok que está basada en un clásico de los ãnos 50. Ivi. Venegas. Los40.com. 19 May 2021. 12 October 2021. es.
  6. Web site: NRJ Music Awards 2021 : Tous Les Nommés Par Catégorie - NRJ Music Awards 2021. Nrj.fr. 22 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Austriancharts.at. 12 October 2021.
  8. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Ultratop. 12 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Lescharts.com. 12 October 2021.
  10. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Danishcharts.com. 12 October 2021.
  11. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Dutchcharts.com. 12 October 2021.
  12. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Swedishcharts.com. 12 October 2021.
  13. Web site: Discography Justin Wellington. Hitparade.ch. 12 October 2021.

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