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Salique (singer)

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For the female singer, see Shapla Salique.

Salique
Also known asJavier Miraj[citation needed]
Born (1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 (age 34)
Camden Town, Camden, London, England
OriginLondon, England
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2013–present
LabelsBlack Label
Associated actsMumzy Stranger
Websitesaliqueworld.co.uk

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

Early life[edit]

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 construction management from Kingston University.[9]

Career[edit]

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[edit]

Singles[edit]

Year Single Chart positions Album
2013 "Let Me In"
2014 "Call on Me"
2014 "I Think I Love You (Yallah Azizi)"
"Going Muslim”

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Salique". BBC Music. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Salique". BBC Asian Network. December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "British Bangladeshi singer goes global". London: East London News. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Salique Delivers Amazing 'Yallah Azizi'". Asian World. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Choudhury, Nila (18 October 2013). "Introducing Salique". Urban Asian. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  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. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Nihal (23 October 2013). "Salique chats to Nihal". BBC Radio 1Xtra. SoundCloud. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "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. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

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