Salique (singer)

For the female singer, see Shapla Salique.
Salique
Native name সালিক
Also known as Javier Miraj [1]
Born (1990-03-28) 28 March 1990
Camden Town, Camden, London, England
Origin London, England
Genres R&B
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2013–present
Labels Black Label
Associated acts Mumzy Stranger
Website www.saliqueworld.co.uk

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

Early life

Salique was born and brought up in Camden Town, London, England,[2][3] and is of Bangladeshi origin.[4][5] At the age of 10, he first realised his passion for music and was encouraged by his mother.[6][7][8][9]

Salique did A-levels in Maths, Business Studies and Drama. In 2012, he graduated in Civil Engineering from Kingston University.[10]

Career

Salique has listened to and been inspired by artists from the East and West.[4][5] At the age of 16, he first recorded in a studio with family friend Mumzy Stranger.[10] 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.[6][7][11] The single was number one on the world iTunes music chart.[4][5] On 6 November 2013, the video was released.[12]

In October 2013, Salique was interviewed by Nihal on BBC Asian Network.[10][13] In December 2013, he was interviewed by Gagan Grewal on BBC Asian Network.[14]

On 22 February 2014, Salique's second single "Call on Me" was released, produced by Official Vee.[15] On 28 August 2014, his third single "Yallah Azizi (I Think I Love You)" was released, produced by Official Vee.[16] The song is a distinct fusion of R&B, Eastern and Arabic harmonies, including Urdu and Arabic lyrics.[4][5] 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.[16] In August of the same year, Salique performed at the London Mela in Gunnersbury Park, London.[17]

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).[6][7] Salique's urban sound reflects his musical interest combining a British and Desi influence which pays homage to his cultural background.[6][7] In addition to his Urban and Desi side, Salique can sing in Arabic too.[2][3]

Salique has also modelled for sports and fitness magazines.[10]

Discography

Singles

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/JavierMiraj/status/314073385783160832
  2. 1 2 "Salique". BBC Music. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Salique". BBC Asian Network. December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "British Bangladeshi singer goes global". London: East London News. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Salique Delivers Amazing 'Yallah Azizi'". Asian World. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Salique". Urban Asian. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Salique". Urban Asian. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  8. ↑ Chaudhary, Pooja (13 December 2013). "Letting Salique in". Eastern Eye. p. 33. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Salique". The Asian Today. December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Salique chats to Nihal". BBC Radio 1Xtra. SoundCloud. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  11. ↑ "Introducing SALIQUE 'Let Me In' Feat Mumzy Stranger)". Desi Mag. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  12. ↑ "Salique brings you video to his debut single 'Let Me In' ft Mumzy Stranger". Chakdey.com. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  13. ↑ "Ranidu Mix & Salique in the studio". BBC Asian Network. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  14. ↑ "Salique". BBC Asian Network. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  15. ↑ "Salique drops urban tune – Call On Me!". DesiSpy.com. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  16. 1 2 "Salique – Yallah Azizi". Be Asian. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  17. ↑ Hedges-Stocks, Zoah (29 August 2014). "The Complete Guide To The London Mela 2014". London: London 24. Retrieved 1 July 2015.


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