John K (musician) explained

John K
Birth Name:John Poulson Keyser
Birth Date:October 24, 1990
Origin:Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genre:Pop
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2010-present
Label:Epic Records
Associated Acts:Kelsea Ballerini, Christian French

John Poulson Keyser (born October 24, 1990),[1] [2] known professionally as John K (formerly stylized as JOHN.k), is an American pop singer.

Career

As Johnny Keyser, he was first featured on American Idol in the eleventh season, in which he made it to the Las Vegas Rounds. The following season, he reached the quarterfinals. In between seasons, he released his seven-tracked debut independent EP, From Where I Stand (2012). It reached #44 on the Billboard Heatseeker Albums charts.[3]

K's first single was the song "OT", which he self-released in 2017.[4] His single "If We Never Met" came to the attention of Elvis Duran, who got K booked to perform the song on Today.[5]

He signed with Epic Records in April 2019.[6] His follow-up single to "If We Never Met" was titled "Wasted Summer".[7]

In April 2020, his single "If We Never Met" was certified gold by RIAA. In September of the same year, his single "If We Never Met" was certified platinum by RIAA.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Love + Everything Else
In Case You Miss Me
  • Released: June 25, 2021[9]
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum/EP
US
Bub.

[12]
US
Adult

[13]
"Runnin'"[14] 2017rowspan="5"
"Gold"
"OT"
"Wrong"
"Best of Me"2018
"If We Never Met"
201913 11 If We Never Met and Love + Everything Else
"Wasted Summer"
2020
"6 Months"18Love + Everything Else
"Happiness"18
"Cheap Sunglasses"[16]
"ILYM"
2021
"Everything"In Case You Miss Me
"A Lot"202226rowspan="6"
"Guitars and Drugs"
"Something Worth Working On"
"Be Alright"
"U Sometimes"
"Lost"2024
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum/EP
"Problems"[17]
(Don Diablo and JLV featuring John K)
2021Forever
"Wish You Were Here"[18]
(Two Friends featuring John K)
2022

Notes and References

  1. B4BYSodn7Tm . leneekeys . all you wanted for your bday was a nice bottle of red and a family night in. i wouldn't even know what love is IWNM . 2019-10-24 . Lenée . Keyser . 2024-06-04 . en-us . . https://www.instagram.com/p/B4BYSodn7Tm/ . mdy.
  2. BapYEJiBg1T . leneekeys . life is good and it's because I get to live it loving you. happy birthday baby . 2017-10-24 . Lenée . Keys . 2024-06-04 . en-us . . https://www.instagram.com/p/BapYEJiBg1T/ . mdy.
  3. Web site: JOHNNY KEYSER BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL; ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUND ~ UCF . 2013-01-18 . 2024-06-04 . . Sadowsky . Jacob . It reached #44 on the Billboard Heatseaker Albums charts..
  4. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-k-new-video-if-we-never-met-903403/ John K Reflects on How Life Would Be 'If We Never Met' in New Video
  5. https://www.idolator.com/7758318/john-k-interview-if-we-never-met?chrome=1&firefox=1 Interview: JOHN.k Talks 'If We Never Met' EP & Big Break
  6. https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/8508779/pop-singer-songwriter-john-k-signs-with-epic-records Pop Singer-Songwriter John K Signs With Epic Records
  7. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/watch/johnk-talks-wasted-summer-release-and-success-of-his-hit-song-if-we-never-met/vp-BBZw4fN JOHN.k talks 'Wasted Summer' release and success of his hit song, 'If We Never Met'
  8. Web site: Love & Everything Else by John K. Apple Music. October 7, 2020.
  9. Web site: in case you miss me by John K. Apple Music. June 28, 2021.
  10. John K Chart History: Heatseekers Albums. Billboard. October 15, 2020.
  11. Web site: if we never met – EP by John K. Apple Music. October 7, 2020.
  12. John K Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. Billboard. October 15, 2020.
  13. John K Chart History: Adult Top 40 Airplay. Billboard. January 12, 2021.
  14. Web site: John K – Singles & EPs. Apple Music. October 7, 2020.
  15. Web site: Gold & Platinum – RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. October 15, 2020.
  16. Web site: John K Recalls How 'The Most Fun I've Ever Had' Led To His Sunny New Bop 'Cheap Sunglasses'. Hollywood Life. Brow. Jason. October 9, 2020. October 9, 2020.
  17. Web site: Problems – Single by Don Diablo, JLV, John K on Spotify . Spotify . March 5, 2021 . March 18, 2021.
  18. Web site: Wish You Were Here (feat. John K) – Single by Two Friends on Apple Music . Apple Music . May 6, 2022 . August 18, 2024.