Salique (singer)




For the female singer, see Shapla Salique.














































Salique
Also known as Javier Miraj[citation needed]
Born
(1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 (age 28)
Camden Town, Camden, London, England
Origin London, England
Genres R&B
Occupation(s)


  • Singer

  • songwriter


  • fitness model
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2013–present
Labels Black Label
Associated acts Mumzy Stranger
Website saliqueworld.co.uk

Salique (born 28 March 1990) is an English singer-songwriter and fitness model.




Contents






  • 1 Early life


  • 2 Career


  • 3 Discography


    • 3.1 Singles




  • 4 See also


  • 5 References


  • 6 External links





Early life


Salique was born and brought up in Camden Town, London, England,[1][2] and is of Bangladeshi origin.[3][4] At the age of 10, he first realised his passion for music and was encouraged by his mother.[5][6][7][8]


Salique did A-levels in maths, business studies and drama. In 2012, he graduated in civil engineering from Kingston University.[9]



Career


Salique has listened to and been inspired by artists from the East and West.[3][4] At the age of 16, he first recorded in a studio with family friend Mumzy Stranger.[9] On 24 October 2013, his debut single "Let Me In" was released with independent UK record company Black Label Records. The single was produced by and features Mumzy Stranger, and has a sound with a fusion of R&B, Asian and Arabic harmonies with soulful Punjabi and Arabic influences.[5][6][10] The single was number one on the world iTunes music chart.[3][4] On 6 November 2013, the video was released.[11]


In October 2013, Salique was interviewed by Nihal on BBC Asian Network.[9][12] In December 2013, he was interviewed by Gagan Grewal on BBC Asian Network.[13]


On 22 February 2014, Salique's second single "Call on Me" was released, produced by Official Vee.[14] On 28 August 2014, his third single "Yallah Azizi (I Think I Love You)" was released, produced by Official Vee.[15] The song is a distinct fusion of R&B, Eastern and Arabic harmonies, including Urdu and Arabic lyrics.[3][4] The single immediately took the number one position on the iTunes world music chart and secured the number two spot on the BBC Asian Network Official Chart.[15] In August of the same year, Salique performed at the London Mela in Gunnersbury Park, London.[16]


On 23 April 2016, Salique and his song "I Think I Love You (Yallah Azizi)" appeared in DramaSetterz official freestyle dance video alongside Puremovements (Iksy and Kash), Bengali Blitz and Faglaa Jay.


Salique is currently working with producer 2Play (Wesley Johnson).[5][6] Salique's urban sound reflects his musical interest combining a British and Desi influence which pays homage to his cultural background.[5][6] In addition to his Urban and Desi side, Salique can sing in Arabic too.[1][2]


Salique has also modelled for sports and fitness magazines.[9]



Discography



Singles




























Year
 Single
 Chart positions
 Album

2013
 "Let Me In"

2014
 "Call on Me"

2014
 "I Think I Love You (Yallah Azizi)"


! scope="row"| "Going Muslim”



See also



  • British Bangladeshi

  • List of British Bangladeshis



References





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  2. ^ ab "Salique". BBC Asian Network. December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  3. ^ abcd "British Bangladeshi singer goes global". London: East London News. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.


  4. ^ abcd "Salique Delivers Amazing 'Yallah Azizi'". Asian World. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.


  5. ^ abcd Choudhury, Nila (18 October 2013). "Introducing Salique". Urban Asian. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  6. ^ abcd Choudhury, Nila (14 November 2013). "Salique releases his debut 'Let Me In'". Urban Asian. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  7. ^ Chaudhary, Pooja (13 December 2013). "Letting Salique in". Eastern Eye. p. 33. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  8. ^ "Salique". The Asian Today. December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  9. ^ abcd Nihal (23 October 2013). "Salique chats to Nihal". BBC Radio 1Xtra. SoundCloud. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  10. ^ "Introducing SALIQUE 'Let Me In' Feat Mumzy Stranger)". Desi Mag. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  11. ^ "Salique brings you video to his debut single 'Let Me In' ft Mumzy Stranger". Chakdey.com. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  12. ^ "Ranidu Mix & Salique in the studio". BBC Asian Network. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  13. ^ "Salique". BBC Asian Network. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


  14. ^ "Salique drops urban tune – Call on Me!". DesiSpy.com. 22 February 2014. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.


  15. ^ ab "Salique – Yallah Azizi". Be Asian. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.


  16. ^ Hedges-Stocks, Zoah (29 August 2014). "The Complete Guide to the London Mela 2014". London: London 24. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.




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