KING (band)

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KING

Lucius, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Trillion (left to right) at Nobu Matsuhisa in Malibu, Los Angeles
Background information
Origin Mayfair, London
Genres pop, dance-pop
Years active 1997–present
Labels EMI
Members Trillion
Queenie
Jazzy
Ruby
Lucius

KING is an English hip pop quintet. The band consists of five siblings, Trillion, Queenie, Jazzy, Ruby, and Lucius.

Biographical information

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). The three eldest siblings were born in different parts of India and the two younger ones in Ukraine. All were home-schooled by private tutors as their parents were always on the move. They were raised in over 30 countries throughout the World. Due to being born in different countries, all siblings hold a number of different passports and have dual citizenship. They are fluent in four languages.

They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King which currently reside in Cologne, Germany with their parents.[1]

Marieangela King (Queenie) married on 1 December 2013 musician and artist Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and her second husband Gregg Allman.[2]

The music

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

Early life

They began their professional singing careers in 1997 and quickly moved on to do TV and Radio shows in several different countries around the world. In 1998, Word Records/ Warner Music Group (USA) 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

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 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 through 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 (band).[6] The German TV channel VOX documented this journey for their series Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer. The band has written with song writers 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]

Philanthropy

KING has worked together with and donated to various charity organizations such as International Committee of the Red Cross, and Caritas (charity).[citation needed]

Members

  • Trillion (born 2. March 1985 as Michael Phillip King in Pune, India)
  • Queenie (born 16. July 1987 as Marieangela King in Bombay, India)
  • Jazzy (born 19. February 1990 as Jasmina King in Bombay, India)
  • Ruby (born 7. May 1992 as Natalia King in Uzhgorod, Ukraine)
  • Lucius (born 3. February 1995 in Perechyn, Ukraine)

Discography

Album
Year Title Chart positions
DE AT CH
2008 Carry Me Home 3 – –
Singles
Year Title Chart positions Album
DE AT CH
2008 Carry Me Home
VÖ: 25. January 2008		 3 – – Carry Me Home
2008 Perfect Day
VÖ: 4. April 2008		 8 – –

References

  1. ↑ "Die King Family! - Musik & Charts - Stars". bravo.de. Retrieved 2012-03-17. 
  2. ↑ Daniel, Hugo (5 February 2014). "Cher's son Elijah Blue reveals rift with famous mother after he eloped to marry girl and his recovery from heroin addiction in explosive new interview". Mail Online. Retrieved 6 February 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Star2meet.de Biographie". Stars2meet.de. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2012-03-17. 
  4. ↑ EMI Music Germany. "EMImusic". Emimusic.de. Retrieved 2012-03-17. 
  5. ↑ Von Klaus Brandt (2008-04-23). "Stars im Nahkampf mit der Zielgruppe" (in (German)). DerWesten.de. Retrieved 2012-03-17. 
  6. ↑ "Messerückschau 01 - 2009". Pro Arte. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2009-06-28. 
  7. ↑ NickGoossen YouTube channel

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