Jnr Choi
Jnr Choi | |
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| Birth name | Junior Choi |
| Born | May 20, 1999 The Gambia |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
Junior Choi, known as Jnr Choi (born 20 May 1999) is a Gambian-British rapper, singer-songwriter and model based in London, United Kingdom. He rose to prominence with his 2021 single "To the Moon", which gained popularity on TikTok and charted worldwide, including peaking at #38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the US Rhythmic chart.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Jnr Choi was born in The Gambia and relocated to Thamesmead, South-East London where he grew up, before relocating to southend Essex to pursue a career in modelling.[5]
Career
[edit]Modelling career
[edit]Choi started his career as a model where he worked for companies like Givenchy, Philipp Plein, AMIRI and Marcelo Burlon.[6]
Musical career
[edit]After modelling for years, Choi piqued an interest in music in 2016 after listening to The Weeknd's 2012 compilation album Trilogy, which was suggested to him by his friend. He became inspired and captivated.[7][8] He didn't record until 2018, when he released his debut single, "Moves". Since then he has released multiple singles, including "Undress" featuring Mitchy Iris, "BEVEDERE", and "Reality". His debut studio album SS21 was released in 2021. His breakthrough single, "To the Moon", which sampled British singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins's cover of Bruno Mars's 2010 single "Talking to the Moon", was released in October of that year. "To The Moon" was later remixed by Gunna, Fivio Foreign and Russ Millions in 2022. His single "Tick Tock" was released the same year.[9][10] On October 25, 2024, he released his album Summer Flings, a vibrant six-track collection blending Afro and house influences.
References
[edit]- ^ Dazed (2022-08-26). "Jnr Choi is the ethereal drill artist who traded the runway for rap". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "JNR Choi | Vulkan Magazine". vulkanmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "JNR CHOI | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (2022-04-28). "JNR Choi and Sam Tompkins' 'Moon' Rises to No. 1 on Rhythmic & Rap Airplay Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "Jnr Choi | Metal Magazine". metalmagazine.eu. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "Close Up With JNR CHOI". www.newwavemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2022-04-06). "Chartbreaker: JNR Choi Is 'Grateful' TikTok Gives Artists a Path 'Without Having to Sell Their Soul'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "A Chat With The Established Model Turning Heads In Music – JNR CHOI!". Mixtape Madness. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "JNR Choi Drops New Single and Video "Tick Tock"". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "JNR Choi Drops Video for "To the Moon" Drill Remix f/ Fivio Foreign, G Herbo, M24, Russ Millions, and Sam Tompkins". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
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- Living people
- 1999 births
- Gambian musicians
- British people of Gambian descent
- UK drill musicians
- Drill musicians
- Black British male rappers
- 21st-century British rappers
- British male rappers
- British male models
- 21st-century British people
- Gambian emigrants to England
- Models from Essex
- Models from London
- Musicians from Essex
- Musicians from the London Borough of Bexley
- People from Thamesmead