John K (musician)

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John K
John K on Voice of America's Border Crossings TV in May 2021
John K in 2021
Background information
Birth nameJohn Poulson
Born1990 (age 33–34)
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
LabelsEpic Records
Websitemusicbyjohnk.com

John Poulson Keyser, known professionally as John K (formerly stylized as JOHN.k), is an American pop singer.

Career[edit]

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]

He signed with Epic Records in April 2019.[3] His follow-up single to "If We Never Met" was titled "Wasted Summer".[4]

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[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

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

Extended plays[edit]

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[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

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
"A Lot"[11] 2022 26 TBA
"Guitars and Drugs"[11]
"Something Worth Working On"[11]
"Be Alright"[11]
"U Sometimes"[11]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "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. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.