Kimbra Lee Johnson(born 27 March 1990), knownmononymouslyasKimbra,is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mi xing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include fourARIA Music Awards,twoGrammy Awardsand sevenNew Zealand Music Awards.
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| Birth name | Kimbra Lee Johnson |
| Born | 27 March 1990 Hamilton,New Zealand |
| Origin | Hamilton,New Zealand |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Website | kimbramusic |
Kimbra's debut album,Vows,was released in 2011. Singles from the album include "Settle Down","Cameo Lover"(which won anAustralian Recording Industry AssociationAward), "Good Intent"and"Two Way Street".A reworked version of the album was released in Europe and the United States in 2012. It featured several new songs, including"Come into My Head","Warrior"(on which Kimbra was joined by musiciansMark FosterfromFoster the Peopleand DJA-Trak), and a cover ofNina Simone's "Plain Gold Ring".Vowsreached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia. In May 2012, the album was released in North America, debuting at number 14 on theBillboard200,her highest-charting album.
Vincent Fantauzzo'sportrait of Kimbra was a finalist for the 2012Archibald Prize.The portrait was painted in conjunction with the making of a video featuring her song "The Build Up".[3][4]She was featured on the 2011 multi-platinum single "Somebody That I Used to Know"byGotye,which became her first number-one single on the USBillboardHot 100and earned them two awards at the55th Annual Grammy Awards,including forRecord of the Year,making her thethird New Zealand singerto win aGrammy Award[citation needed].Her second studio album,The Golden Echo,was released in 2014 to positive critical reception, and her third album,Primal Heart,was released in 2018.[5]Her fourth album,A Reckoning,was released on 27 January 2023. She recorded a fifth studio album with several other collaborators, titledIdols & Vices (Vol. 1),which was released in September 2024.
Early life
editKimbra Lee Johnson[6]was born on 27 March 1990 and grew up inHamilton, New Zealand.Her father, Ken Johnson, was the head doctor at theUniversity of Waikato's student health centre, and her mother Chris was an orthopaedic nurse. At the age of 10, Kimbra began writing songs. When she was 12, her father bought her a guitar and after a few years of lessons, she was on stage, performing with her guitar tutors. Kimbra attendedHillcrest High School,competing in the national schools' musical competitionRockquestfor three years running, where she was awarded second place in 2004 at the age of 14. An early recording of hers from 2004, "It Takes Time" was featured by Play It Strange, a New Zealand organization showcasing young singers and songwriters.[7][8]Kimbra made her first music video, "Smile", for the children's TV showWhat Now.Kimbra was a member of the Hillcrest High jazz choir, Scat.[9]
Career
editEarly public performances by Kimbra included singing at theWaikato TimesGold Cup race meeting in 2000 as a 10-year-old and singing theNew Zealand national anthembefore 27,000 people at the 2002NPCrugby unionfinal. In 2007, after winning theJuice TV awardfor Best Breakthrough music video for her second single "Simply on My Lips", she came to the attention of ex-Independiente RecordsBoss Mark Richardson (Jamiroquai,Paula Abdul) and his newly formed management company and independent label Forum 5 inMelbourne,Victoria.[10]She signed with Richardson and in 2008 she moved to Melbourne.[10]
2010–2013:Vowsand awards success
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In June 2010, Kimbra's first single on Forum 5, "Settle Down", was released. She had started writing the track four years earlier – it was finished withFrançois Tétaz.[10][11]The music video was directed by Guy Franklin.Perez Hiltonfeatured the track on his website citing "[i]f you likeNina Simone,Florence & the Machineand/orBjörk,then we think you will enjoy Kimbra – her music reminds us of all those fierce ladies! "[12]On 10 December, the Australian 'indietronica' groupMiami Horrorreleased their single,"I Look to You"featuring Kimbra's vocals.[13]Kimbra also stars in its music video, which features wide-angle and kaleidoscope shots of her in face paint and dresses walking through golden fields.[14] Early in 2011, Kimbra's song "Cameo Lover"was a finalist for the2011 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competitionand eventually won the competition.[15]In March she issued "Cameo Lover" as her next single, its music video was released in April and was directed by Franklin. On 13 March, Kimbra went to perform forMoomba Festivaland ChillOut Festival in Sydney at Oxford Arts Factory to welcome the release of her next single, "Cameo Lover". On 15 July 2011, "Cameo Lover" won the songwriting competition, ahead of third placed song, "Somebody That I Used to Know", written by Australian musician Gotye.[16]On 7 June Kimbra signed toWarner Bros. RecordsNew Zealand for distribution in New Zealand and Australia, as well as a worldwide deal for other territories with Warner Bros. Records in the US.[17]On 5 July Kimbra sang in Gotye's single, "Somebody That I Used to Know", which was mixed by Tétaz. Tétaz had recommended Kimbra to Gotye after a 'high-profile' Australian female vocalist had withdrawn from the collaboration.[18][19]
On 29 August 2011, Kimbra's debut album,Vows,was released in New Zealand and 2 September in Australia. In its first week of release it charted at No. 3 in New Zealand, No. 5 in Australia and No. 14 in the US. In its second week, it rose to No. 4 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Australian producer 'M-Phazes' produced Kimbra's track "Call Me" and assisted on other tracks onVows.Its artwork including body art and illustrations were created by Rhys Mitchell and Raphael Rizzo. She has won the Critics' Choice Prize at the2011 New Zealand Music Awards[20]and Best Female Artist and Best Song (for "Cameo Lover" ) at theARIA Music Awards of 2011.[21]The US release ofVowsfeatured new tracks not available on the Australian or New Zealand version of the album. She had performed in various location such as at theForum Theatre,[22]Melbourne on 9 September 2011, atAstor Theatre,[23]Perth on 17 September 2011, at theAdelaide Botanic Gardenin Brisbane on 1 October 2011, at Adelaide, Australia on 3 October 2011, atQueenscliff Music Festival,Queenscliff, Victoria andWellington Square, Perthon 25 November 2011, atHomebakeFestival 2011, atRoyal Botanic Gardens, Sydneyon 3 December 2011 and at theFalls Festivalin Lorne, Australia on 30 December 2011.[24]
On 19 January 2012, "Good Intent"was played on an episode of ABC's dramaGrey's Anatomy.The track also appears in the video game,The Sims 3: Pets,which Kimbra recorded inSimlishfor the soundtrack. Also in January, Kimbra won the "One to Watch" award at the 2012Rolling StoneAwards.[25]Kimbra has collaborated with Mark Foster (ofFoster the People) and DJA-Trakon the track "Warrior",which was released on 2 April. On 14 April, she performed" Somebody That I Used to Know "with Gotye onSaturday Night Live.On 15 July 2012, she performed inSantralistanbul,Istanbul, Turkey. On 25 September, her song "With My Hands" was featured inTim Burton's movie,Frankenweenie.On 1 November, she had been nominated at the Vodafone2012 New Zealand Music Awardsand won for theInternational Achievement,Best Female Solo Artist,Best Pop Album,Breakthrough Artist of the Yearawards, and also won as a featured artist for the song "Somebody That I Used to Know", forMost Played Australian WorkandSong of the Year,at theAPRA Music Awards of 2012.on the same year, she also received an award forBest Female Artistat theARIA Music Awards of 2012for the second time.[26]On 14 November 2012, Kimbra performed at theCalvin Klein Collectionwhich held an exclusive dinner to celebrate the brand's Women's Creative Director,Francisco Costa.[27]Kimbra also performed for other events such as, atHomebakeFestival 2012 on 8 December, atFestival of the Sunin Port Macquarie, New South Wales on 14 December, at theRhythm & VinesMusic festival 2012 in Gisborne, New Zealand on 29 December 2012 and at theSummadayzeFestival in Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast on 30, 31 December 2012.[28]
On 10 February 2013, Kimbra and Gotye won theRecord of the YearandBest Pop Duo/Group Performanceawards at the55th Annual Grammy AwardsShow for "Somebody That I Used to Know". This achievement made her only the third New Zealand singer to win a Grammy Award in history.[29]Kimbra was also featured with the R&B singerJohn Legendin the song "Made to Love", published in the albumLove in the Future.The single was released on 11 June 2013 and the album was released on 30 August 2013.[30] On 15 September 2013, Kimbra performed forRock in RioFestival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[31]Kimbra was also involved in a non-profit charity organisation called So They Can. Kimbra became the ambassador of So They Can within the year of 2013.[32]
2014–2018:The Golden EchoandPrimal Heart
editAfter the Grammy Awards, Kimbra relocated to LA to work on her second studio album, known asThe Golden Echo,taking up residence on a farm. People who collaborated onThe Golden EchoincludeRich Costey,Daniel Johns,Taylor Graves,Matt Bellamy,Thundercat,Mark Foster, Bilal (Singing on the No. 8 track "Everlovin' Ya" ),John Legend,John Robinson and also Kimbra's bandmates, Timon Martin and Benjamin Davey. During the making of the second album, Kimbra was invited to play at a concert in Adelaide and was invited to perform at WOMAD 2014, also debuting a new song titled "Nobody But You". On 19 May 2014, Kimbra released the lead single fromThe Golden Echocalled "90s Music" to largely positive reviews. Jason Lipshutz ofBillboardcalled the song "captivating" when he previewed it in May 2014. The official music video was not long released after the audio, debuting on YouTube on 3 June 2014. The song did not chart in New Zealand or Australia."Miracle"was released as the second single on 24 July 2014. It was her first song to chart onBillboard,peaking at No. 37 on the Japan Hot 100. The song has received mainly positive reviews from critics, with many complimenting the song's disco-influenced feel. Olivia Forman ofSpinstated that the song has a "flawlessly fluctuating [...] beat" and additionally complimented Kimbra's vocals. The music video for "Miracle" was released onto YouTube on 19 August 2014, the official music video for the song was directed by Thom Kerr.The Golden Echowas released on 15 August 2014 (AU/NZ) and 19 August 2014 (US) charting Australian Albums (ARIA) at 5, New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) at 5 and USBillboard200at 43.The Golden Echoreceived generally positive reviews from critics. OnMetacritic,the album obtained a normalised score of 70 out of 100, based on reviews from 16 selected mainstream critics. The release of the album was followed by a 12-show US tour with Empress of in November 2015.
In April 2015, Kimbra toured the US with a total of five shows. Kimbra is featured in a song by Bilal called "Holding It Back" from his albumIn Another Life.On 15 July, Kimbra released the video for her third single fromThe Golden Echocalled"Goldmine",which surpassed 110,000 views in a matter of a day. On 30 September 2016, Kimbra released a non-album single called "Sweet Relief".[33]On 18 September 2017, Kimbra and her record label sent a personalised email to fans who subscribed to theWarner Bros.mailing list, conveying information about her third studio-album and an upcoming single.[34]Kimbra is managed by guitaristBen Weinman,founding member of metal bandThe Dillinger Escape Plan,since around 2017. He has also frequently contributed guitar to Kimbra's music.[35][36]
On 29 September 2017, she released the album's lead single, entitled "Everybody Knows", which was co-produced byNelly FurtadoandGoldfrappaffiliateJohn Congleton."Top of the World"was released as the second single on 10 November 2017 and was later performed onLate Night with Seth Meyers.The third albumPrimal Heartwas initially planned to be released on 19 January 2018,[37]but was then pushed back to 20 April 2018. Kimbra explained the reasons for the push back and gave a song out for free to fans subscribed to her mailing list to make it up to them. The song is called "Hi Def Distance Romance".[38]A further three more singles were released before the album release, those being "Human" on 19 January 2018, "Version of Me" on 23 February 2018, and "Like They Do on the TV" on 30 March 2018.[39]A new version of "Version of Me" featuringDawn Richardwas released on 21 June 2018,[40][41]and a new version of "Top of the World" featuringSnoop Doggwas released on 20 July 2018.[42][43]
2019–present: Film and television,A Reckoning,andIdols & Vices
editKimbra made her acting debut in a big screen adaption of the musical-drama productionDaffodilsreleased on 21 March 2019. The singer stars alongside Kiwi lead actorsRose McIver,fromiZombieandThe Lovely BonesandGeorge Mason,fromHome and AwayandGo Girls.[44]In March 2020, Kimbra released a course with online music schoolSoundflyon vocal creativity, arranging, and production.[45]In April 2020, she appeared as the lead expert and mentor on TVNZ 2's reboot ofPopstars.[46]
Kimbra embarked on aSofar Soundssecret location venue tour of the United States in October and November 2021, previewing her upcoming fourth studio album.[47]Her fourth album,A Reckoning,was released on 27 January 2023.[2]She released her first collaborative album and fifth release overall,Idols & Vices, Vol. 1,in September 2024. The album was recorded with several different featured artists including Sahtyre,BANKS,Tommy Raps,Ivy Sole,Fatboi Sharif, Le Asha,DRAM,Dawn Richard,and Taylor Graves.[48]
Live band
edit- Jacob Bergson – keyboards (2018–present), musical director (2021–present)
- Vancil Cooper – drums (2021–present)
Previous members
edit- Fagan Wilcox – samples/synth/guitar/vocals (2009–2014)
- Ben Davey – keyboards/vocals (2010–2014)
- Stan Bicknell – drums (2009–2010)
- Joe Cope (2009)
- Stevie McQuinn – drums (2010–2016)
- Frank Abraham – bass/keyboards (2014–2016)
- Taylor Graves – keyboards/vocals (2014–2016)
- Timon Martin – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2018), keyboards (2016–2018)
- Spencer Zahn – bass, keyboards (2016–2021)
Artistry
editMuzic.net.nz states that Kimbra's music delves beyond the "four chord cliché but still maintains strong hooks and catchy melodies that are sometimes unpredictable but satisfying".[49]In an interview withAmerican Songwriter,she listedDaniel Johns,Prince,Rufus Wainwright,Guided by Voices,Imogen Heap,Mike Patton,Michael Jackson,Minnie RipertonandStevie Wonderas her influences.[50]Her musical style is eclectic.[51]
Personal life
editDiscography
edit- Vows(2011)
- The Golden Echo(2014)
- Primal Heart(2018)
- A Reckoning(2023)
- Idols & Vices (Vol. 1)(2024)
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | RocKwiz | Herself/Musical Guest | Season 9, Episode 6 |
| 2012 | Saturday Night Live | Season 37, Episode 19 | |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Season 10, Episode 19 - "John Krasinski/Eloise Mumford/Gotye"; Performed with Gotye[53] | ||
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Season 20, Episode - "Wanda Sykes/Rob Riggle/Kimbra"[54] | ||
| Project Runway Australia | Herself/Audience Member | ||
| 2012–2013 | Last Call with Carson Daly | Herself/Musical Guest | 2 episodes: Season 12, Episode 12 - "Sam Rockwell/Jordan Roberts/Kimbra",[55]Episode 95 - "Deon Cole/Kimbra"[56] |
| 2013 | Rock in Rio | Herself/Performer | Episode 5.3 |
| 2014 | Late Show with David Letterman | Herself/Musical Guest | Season 22, Episode 45 - "Jennifer Lopez/Rob Riggle/Kimbra"[57] |
| Sesame Street | Herself/Guest Star | ||
| 2016 | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Herself/Musical Guest | |
| 2018 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Season 5, Episode 60 - "John Kasich/Darren Criss/Kimbra/Nikki Glaspie"[58] | |
| 2020 | Helpsters | Herself/Guest Star | Apple TV+ series |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SXSW Flashback 2012 | Herself/Performer | |
| 2019 | Daffodils | Maisie |
Tours
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- Vows Tour (2011)
- World Wide Tour –(with Gotye)(2012)
- Torches TourwithFoster the People,the Kooks,Tokyo Police Club,Mayer Hawthorne)(2012)
- Vows European Winter Tour (2012)
- Vows US Tour (2012)
- The Golden Electric Tour(withJanelle Monáe)(2014) – Cancelled
- The Golden Echo Tour (2014/2015)
- Primal Heart Tour (2017/2018)
- Primal Heart: Reimagined Tour (2018/2019)
- Album Preview Tour (2021)
- A Reckoning Tour (2023)
- Djesse Vol. 4 Tour (with Jacob Collier) (2024)
Awards and nominations
editAPRA Awards
editTheAPRA Awardsare presented annually from 1982 by theAustralasian Performing Right Association(APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[59]In 2012, Kimbra was nominated for two awards as a solo artist and won two awards as a featured artist.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kimbra | Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year[60] | Nominated |
| "Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra | Most Played Australian Work[61] | Won | |
| Song of the Year[62] | Won | ||
| "Cameo Lover"– Kimbra | Song of the Year[63] | Nominated |
ARIA Awards
editTheARIA Music Awardsare presented annually from 1987 by theAustralian Recording Industry Association(ARIA). In 2011, Kimbra won one award as a solo artist and two awards as a featured artist.[64]Gotye featuring Kimbra performed the single, "Somebody That I Used to Know", at the awards ceremony.[65][66]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra | Single of the Year | Won |
| Highest Selling Single | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Release | Won | ||
| "Cameo Lover"– Kimbra | Best Female Artist | Won | |
| "Cameo Lover" – Kimbra – Guy Franklin | Best Video | Nominated | |
| "Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra - (directorNatasha Pincus) | Won | ||
| 2012 | Vows– Kimbra | Best Female Artist | Won |
| Vows– Kimbra | Best Pop Release | Nominated |
Billboard Music Award
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Somebody That I Used to Know" | Top Hot 100 Song | Won |
| Top Digital Song | Nominated | ||
| Top Radio Song | Won | ||
| Top Streaming Song (Audio) | Won | ||
| Top Rock Song | Won |
Grammy Awards
editThe Grammy Awards are presented annually from 1959 by theNational Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences(NARAS). In 2012, Kimbra's collaboration with Gotye, "Somebody That I Used To Know", won the Record of the Year and the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance awards.[67]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Somebody That I Used to Know" | Record of the Year[67] | Won |
| Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Won |
New Zealand Music Awards
editTheNew Zealand Music Awardsare awarded annually to musicians of New Zealand origin, byRecorded Music NZ.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kimbra | Critics' Choice Prize | Won |
| 2012[68] | Vows | Album of the Year | Won |
| Best Pop Album | Won | ||
| "Warrior" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Kimbra | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Won | |
| Best Female Solo Artist | Won | ||
| Peoples' Choice Award | Nominated | ||
| International Achievement Award | Won | ||
| 2018 | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | |
| Best Pop Artist | Won |
MTV Europe Music Award
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Somebody That I Used to Know" | Best Song | Nominated |
| Kimbra | Best Australia & New Zealand Act | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Kimbra | Best New Zealand Act | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Somebody That I Used to Know" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||
| Most Share-Worthy Video | Nominated |
Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
editTheVanda & Young Global Songwriting Competitionis an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money forNordoff-Robbins"and is coordinated byAlbert MusicandAPRA AMCOS.It commenced in 2009.[69]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011[70] | "Cameo Lover" | Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition | 1st |
Other awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Juice TV Awards | Breakthrough Video ( "Simply on My Lips" ) | Won |
| 2011 | International Songwriting Competition[71] | Grand Prize | Won |
| J Award[72] | Album of the Year (Vows) | Nominated | |
| Music Video of the Year ( "Somebody That I Used to Know" ) | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Rolling Stone | One to Watch Award | Won |
| 2013 | mtvU Woodie Awards | Tag Team Woodie ( "Warrior" ) | Won |
| 2019 | GAFFA-Prisen Awards | Best International Artist | Nominated |
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