John K (musician)

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John K
John K on Voice of America's Border Crossings TV in May 2021
Background information
Birth nameJohn Poulson
Born1990 (age 30–31)
OriginOrlando, Florida
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsEpic Records
Associated actsKelsea Ballerini, Christian French
Websitemusicbyjohnk.com

John Poulson, known professionally as John K (formerly stylized as JOHN.k), is an American singer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida.

K's first single was the song "OT", which he self-released in 2017.[1] His single "If We Never Met" came to the attention of Elvis Duran, who got K booked to perform the song on Today.[2] K signed with Epic Records in April 2019.[3] His follow-up single to "If We Never Met" was titled "Wasted Summer".[4]

On April 26, 2020, his single "If We Never Met" was certified gold by RIAA.

On September 2, 2020, his single "If We Never Met" was certified platinum by RIAA.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details
Love + Everything Else
In Case You Miss Me
  • Released: June 25, 2021[6]
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays[]

Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[7]
If We Never Met
  • Released: April 26, 2019[8]
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download
 7

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album/EP
US
Bub.
[9] 		US
Adult
[10]
"Runnin'"[11] 2017 — — Non-album singles
"Gold"[11]
(with Ricky Remedy) 		— —
"OT"[11] — —
"Wrong"[11] — —
"Best of Me"[11] 2018 — —
"If We Never Met"[11]
(solo, featuring Kelsea Ballerini or with Sigala) 		2019 13 11 If We Never Met and Love + Everything Else
"Wasted Summer"[11]
(with Teamwork and Loote) 		2020 — — Non-album single
"6 Months"[11] — 18 Love + Everything Else
"Happiness"[11] — 18
"Cheap Sunglasses"[13] — —
"ILYM"[11]
(featuring Rosie) 		2021 — — Non-album single
"Everything"[11] — — In Case You Miss Me
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist[]

Title Year Album/EP
"Problems"[14]
(Don Diablo and JLV featuring John K) 		2021 Forever

References[]

  1. ^ John K Reflects on How Life Would Be 'If We Never Met' in New Video. Rolling Stone, October 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Interview: JOHN.k Talks 'If We Never Met' EP & Big Break. Idolator, April 26, 2019.
  3. ^ Pop Singer-Songwriter John K Signs With Epic Records. Billboard, April 25, 2019.
  4. ^ JOHN.k talks 'Wasted Summer' release and success of his hit song, 'If We Never Met', MSN, January 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Love & Everything Else by John K". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "in case you miss me by John K". Apple Music. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "John K Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "if we never met - EP by John K". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  9. ^ "John K Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "John K Chart History: Adult Top 40 Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k "John K - Singles & EPs". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Gold & Platinum – RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  13. ^ Brow, Jason (October 9, 2020). "John K Recalls How 'The Most Fun I've Ever Had' Led To His Sunny New Bop 'Cheap Sunglasses'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  14. ^ "Problems - Single by Don Diablo, JLV, John K on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved March 18, 2021.


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