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'''King''' (stylised '''KING''') are an English pop/[[Hip hop music|hip hop]] quartet, started in 1997. The band consisted originally of five siblings, Trillion, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby and Lucius. In November 2013 Jazzy and Ruby left the quintet to form their own band [[Blonde Electra]] and their younger sister Jemima joined the group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Producer/KINGSpage/about/|title=KING|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref>
'''King''' (stylised '''KING''') are an English pop/[[Hip hop music|hip hop]] quartet, started in 1997. The band consisted originally of five siblings, Trillion, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Lucius. In November 2013, Jazzy and Ruby left the quintet to form their own band [[Blonde Electra]] and their younger sister Jemima joined the group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Producer/KINGSpage/about/|title=KING|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref>


== History ==
== Biographical information ==
The three eldest siblings were born in India and the two younger ones in Ukraine. All were [[homeschooling|home-schooled]] by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and mother, Irmgard King (German). They were raised in over 30 countries throughout the world. Due to being born in different countries and having parents from two different countries, all siblings have dual citizenship. They are fluent in four languages.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}
The three eldest siblings were born in India and the two younger ones in Ukraine. All were [[homeschooling|home-schooled]] by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and mother, Irmgard King (German). They were raised in over 30 countries throughout the world. Due to being born in different countries and having parents from two countries, all siblings have dual citizenship. They are fluent in four languages.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}


They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King, who currently reside in [[Cologne]], Germany with their parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravo.de/online/render.php?render=091387 |title=Die King Family! – Musik &amp; Charts – Stars |publisher=bravo.de |accessdate=17 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708071245/http://www.bravo.de/online/render.php?render=091387 |archivedate=8 July 2009 }}</ref>
They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King, who currently reside in [[Cologne]], Germany with their parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravo.de/online/render.php?render=091387 |title=Die King Family! – Musik & Charts – Stars |publisher=bravo.de |accessdate=17 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708071245/http://www.bravo.de/online/render.php?render=091387 |archivedate=8 July 2009 }}</ref>


Marieangela "Queenie" King married, on 1 December 2013, musician and artist [[Elijah Blue Allman]], the son of [[Cher]] and [[Gregg Allman]].{{cn|date=April 2020}}
Marieangela "Queenie" King married, on 1 December 2013, musician and artist [[Elijah Blue Allman]], the son of [[Cher]] and [[Gregg Allman]] and frontman of [[Deadsy]].{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}


==Music==
==Music==
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In January 2008, their debut single "Carry Me Home" was released and made it into the German Single Charts. Only three months later, the album of the same name, as well as the second single "Perfect Day" appeared, which also reached a position in the charts. A tour throughout Germany, TV appearances and numerous public performances followed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Von Klaus Brandt |url=https://www.derwesten.de/nachrichten/staedte/dortmund/nord-ost/2008/4/23/news-40497172/detail.html |title=Stars im Nahkampf mit der Zielgruppe |language=de |publisher=DerWesten.de |date=23 April 2008 |accessdate=17 March 2012}}</ref>
In January 2008, their debut single "Carry Me Home" was released and made it into the German Single Charts. Only three months later, the album of the same name, as well as the second single "Perfect Day" appeared, which also reached a position in the charts. A tour throughout Germany, TV appearances and numerous public performances followed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Von Klaus Brandt |url=https://www.derwesten.de/nachrichten/staedte/dortmund/nord-ost/2008/4/23/news-40497172/detail.html |title=Stars im Nahkampf mit der Zielgruppe |language=de |publisher=DerWesten.de |date=23 April 2008 |accessdate=17 March 2012}}</ref>


In June 2009, the siblings parted ways with [[EMI Group|EMI]]. They renamed their band to 'KING' and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager [[Doc McGhee]] (long time manager of [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Messerückschau 01 – 2009 | url=http://www.proarte.info/Pro-Arte-News/2009/04/15/messeruckschau-2009/ | publisher=Pro Arte | date=15 April 2009 | accessdate=28 June 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120913021533/http://www.proarte.info/Pro-Arte-News/2009/04/15/messeruckschau-2009/ | archivedate=13 September 2012 }}</ref> The German TV channel VOX documented this journey for their series ''Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer''.
In June 2009, the siblings parted ways with [[EMI Group|EMI]]. They renamed their band to 'KING' and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager [[Doc McGhee]] (long time manager of [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Messerückschau 01 – 2009 | url=http://www.proarte.info/Pro-Arte-News/2009/04/15/messeruckschau-2009/ | publisher=Pro Arte | date=15 April 2009 | accessdate=28 June 2009 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120913021533/http://www.proarte.info/Pro-Arte-News/2009/04/15/messeruckschau-2009/ | archivedate=13 September 2012 }}</ref>
The band has written with songwriters and producers with the likes of Grammy Award winner [[Glen Ballard]], [[Bonnie McKee]], [[Mitch Allan]], Jon Ingoldsby and Justin Trugman.
The band has written with songwriters and producers with the likes of Grammy Award winner [[Glen Ballard]], [[Bonnie McKee]], [[Mitch Allan]], Jon Ingoldsby and Justin Trugman.


They have homes in Hollywood, California and in [[Mayfair, London|Mayfair]], London. The siblings are currently recording their 2nd studio album and working on television projects.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}}
They have homes in Hollywood, California and in [[Mayfair, London|Mayfair]], London. The siblings are currently recording their 2nd studio album and working on television projects.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}}


In December 2013, KING released the music video "B.O.M.B.", directed by [[Nicholaus Goossen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgPB80pPeO8|title=KING feat. Jazzy & Ruby King - "B.O.M.B."|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref>
In December 2013, KING released the music video "B.O.M.B.", directed by [[Nicholaus Goossen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgPB80pPeO8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/YgPB80pPeO8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=KING feat. Jazzy & Ruby King - "B.O.M.B."|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=5 November 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
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== Former members ==
== Former members ==
* Jazzy (born 19 February 1990 as Jasmina King in [[Mumbai|Bombay]], India)
* Jazzy (born 19 February 1990 as Jasmina King in [[Mumbai|Bombay]], India)
* Ruby (born 7 May 1992 as Natalia King in [[Uzhhorod|Uzhgorod]], Ukraine)
* Ruby (born 7 May 1992 as Natalia King in [[Uzhhorod]], Ukraine)


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p25257|pure_url=yes}} KING] at [[Allmusic]]
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p25257|pure_url=yes}} KING] at [[Allmusic]]


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Latest revision as of 06:38, 18 July 2024

This article is about a pop group. For other musical ensembles of the same name, see King (band).

KING
Lucius, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Trillion (left to right) at Nobu Matsuhisa in Malibu, Los Angeles
Lucius, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Trillion (left to right) at Nobu Matsuhisa in Malibu, Los Angeles
Background information
OriginMayfair, London
GenresPop, dance-pop, pop rap
Years active1997–present
LabelsEMI
MembersTrillion
Queenie
Jemima
Lucius
Past membersJazzy
Ruby

King (stylised KING) are an English pop/hip hop quartet, started in 1997. The band consisted originally of five siblings, Trillion, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Lucius. In November 2013, Jazzy and Ruby left the quintet to form their own band Blonde Electra and their younger sister Jemima joined the group.[1]

History

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The three eldest siblings were born in India and the two younger ones in Ukraine. All were home-schooled by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and mother, Irmgard King (German). They were raised in over 30 countries throughout the world. Due to being born in different countries and having parents from two countries, all siblings have dual citizenship. They are fluent in four languages.[citation needed]

They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King, who currently reside in Cologne, Germany with their parents.[2]

Marieangela "Queenie" King married, on 1 December 2013, musician and artist Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and Gregg Allman and frontman of Deadsy.[citation needed]

Music

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Their music and performance is characterised by electronic raps, big melodic choruses and unique fashion styles.

Early life

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They began their professional singing careers in 1997 and quickly moved on to do TV and radio shows in several countries around the world. In 1998, Word Records/Warner Music Group (US) approached the group and offered them a $4 million recording contract which was, however, rejected by both parents as they felt the siblings were too young to take on the music business at that time.[3]

The band

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In 2007, they formed their own band called King Family, and started writing/producing their own songs. They were soon signed to EMI Capitol Records in Germany.[4]

Lucius, Jazzy, Queenie, Ruby and Trillion in Hanover 2008 (photo by JasminG)

In January 2008, their debut single "Carry Me Home" was released and made it into the German Single Charts. Only three months later, the album of the same name, as well as the second single "Perfect Day" appeared, which also reached a position in the charts. A tour throughout Germany, TV appearances and numerous public performances followed.[5]

In June 2009, the siblings parted ways with EMI. They renamed their band to 'KING' and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager Doc McGhee (long time manager of Kiss.[6] The band has written with songwriters and producers with the likes of Grammy Award winner Glen Ballard, Bonnie McKee, Mitch Allan, Jon Ingoldsby and Justin Trugman.

They have homes in Hollywood, California and in Mayfair, London. The siblings are currently recording their 2nd studio album and working on television projects.[citation needed]

In December 2013, KING released the music video "B.O.M.B.", directed by Nicholaus Goossen.[7]

Members

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  • Trillion (born 2 March 1985 as Michael Phillip King in Pune, India)
  • Queenie (born 16 July 1987 as Marieangela King in Bombay, India)
  • David Lucius King (born 3 February 1995 in Perechyn, Ukraine)
  • Jemima (born 17 April)

Former members

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  • Jazzy (born 19 February 1990 as Jasmina King in Bombay, India)
  • Ruby (born 7 May 1992 as Natalia King in Uzhhorod, Ukraine)

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Chart positions
DE AT CH
2008 Carry Me Home – – –

Singles

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Year Title Chart positions Album
DE AT CH
2008 "Carry Me Home"
VÖ: 25. January 2008 		70 – – Carry Me Home
2008 "Perfect Day"
VÖ: 4. April 2008 		68 – –

References

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  1. ^ "KING". Facebook.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Die King Family! – Musik & Charts – Stars". bravo.de. Archived from the original on 8 July 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Star2meet.de Biographie". Stars2meet.de. 25 April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  4. ^ EMI Music Germany. "EMImusic". Emimusic.de. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  5. ^ Von Klaus Brandt (23 April 2008). "Stars im Nahkampf mit der Zielgruppe" (in German). DerWesten.de. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Messerückschau 01 – 2009". Pro Arte. 15 April 2009. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  7. ^ "KING feat. Jazzy & Ruby King - "B.O.M.B."". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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