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JK Bio
In 1998, the Zambian music industry was nearly non-existent. The local music industry could not withstand consumer preference for imported R&B, Reggae, Pop, Rhumba and House music. In 2001 this trend changed forever. The cause of the change:
Jordan Katembula otherwise known as JK.
Since entering the professional music industry in 1997, working in several bands and even a boy group, JK has now become a household name in Zambia and has gained immense popularity across Africa and Europe. JK shot to stardom in 2001 following the release of his self-titled debut album that included the smash hit Nkafikilisha and Balekuzembeleka. JK helped reestablish the Zambian music scene and has rekindled the flames of Zambian music in hearts across Zambia. With his incredible success on the home front, it was inevitable that J.K spread his reach into international markets. His nomination for a KORA award in 2002 for Best Southern African Musician (African equivelent to a grammy, where he lost out to Music Legend Oliver Mtukudzi) is a reflection of the quality of his work that is not only being recognized in Zambia, but across the entire continent.
With four albums to date, his body of work is of the highest quality and embodies a fine blend of musical influences ranging from Rhumba to Reggae to R&B. JK has created masterpieces that cater for all. This ingredient fused with his incredible voice, stage presence and choreography has made JK one of Zambia's most successful concert performer, with sell out shows across Europe and Africa. Given a venue, no matter the location, no matter the time, no matter the weather, crowds flock in numbers to see him.
JK is considered the leading musician of his generation in Zambia. This is why:
Ngoma Award Winner 2002 and 2003: Best Zambian Musician.
Kora Africa Award Nominee 2002: Best Musician Southern Africa.
First Zambian musician to have four consecutive number one radio hits (JK, 2001) and a career total of nine number one singles.
JK is the highest selling Zambian musician in history to date and was the first Zambian musician to officially cross the 100 000 barrier in album sales(JK, 2001).
JK has performed as a headliner in major cities across Africa, Europe and North America Like:
Lusaka, Johannesburg, London, New York, Chicago and Atlanta
Discography:
Albums:
JK (December, 2001 Mondo Music Corporation)
Helena (May 2003 Mondo Music Corporation)
JK III (August 2004 Mondo Music Corporation)
Balalolela (February 2006 Fwebene/ Mondo Music Corporation/Milestone Entertainment)
Balalolela manufactured, marketed and distributed in the USA by:
Milestone Entertainment
P. O. Box 50
Shelton, CT 06484
U.S.A
E-mail: milestonemondomusic@gmail.com
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