Melisa Whiskey
Melisa Whiskey | |
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Birth name | Melisa Abimbola |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | Strictly Rhythm |
Associated acts | Redlight, Annie Mac, Harry Romero, Roger Sanchez |
Website | melisawhiskey |
Melisa Abimbola, better known as Melisa Whiskey is a British-Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. She is mostly known for her songs Billin,[1] Ajeh, Thredhold[2] etc.
Career[]
Whiskey was born in Hackney and raised in Bray Towers Camden, London.[3] She had been introduced to Gospel & soul music at a young age through her father, a music enthusiast and historian who had been born in Leeds.[4] Melisa signed her first publishing deal with BMG in 2015.[5] During her time at Leicester University, Melisa performed open mic nights and gradually gathered support from BBC Music Introducing.[6] When she released her first track “Played” in 2016,[7] she received recognition from BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Twin B and subsequently playlisted on BBC Radio 1Xtra.[8] [9] Melisa's collaboration with Redlight, Thredhold entered the BBC Radio 1 Dance Chart and reached spot 39.[10] In the same year she collaborated in the song Searching with Harry Romero and Roger Sanchez on the Strictly Rhythmn label.[11] By March 2017 she released her song Sweetest Cake.[12][13][14] She also collaborated in the song Maybe Now with STéLOUSE. Later in 2017 Melisa released an extended play record called The Moon + The Sky.[15] Billin, the song with a mixture of pop and hip hop, was one of the most popular tracks out of this EP and was playlisted on BBC Radio London.[16] In 2019, Whiskey teamed with Mystro, to introduce her single Ajeh as well as Bonjour which was produced by E- Kelly.[17][18] In December 2019, Whiskey performed at O2 Forum Kentish Town with Afro beats Artist Mr Eazi.[19]
Discography[]
Singles[]
- Threshold (With Redlight) - 2015[20]
- Played - 2016 [21]
- Maybe Now (with STéLOUSE) - 2016 [22]
- Sweetest Cake - 2017[14]
- Cuffin or Cuttin' - 2017[23]
- Billin - 2017[24]
- Bonjour - 2018 [25][26]
- Ajeh - 2019 [27][28]
- Crazy Love - 2020
EP[]
Chart[]
Song | Chart | Peak Position |
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Thresold[31] | BBC Radio 1 Dance Chart | 39[10] |
References[]
- ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra - Ace, Actor Iwan Rheon (Game Of Thrones 'Ramsey Bolton') talks about Marvel's Inhumans, Melisa Whiskey performs 'Billin'". BBC. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Review: Redlight feat. Melisa Whiskey – 'Threshold'". The Edge. 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Vintage, Paper Dress. "Sing For Samaritans Fundraiser! // Paper Dress Vintage Bar & Boutique, London". Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Premiere: Melisa Whiskey - "Sweetest Cake"". Wonderland. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "5 things you might not know about Soul Singer Melisa Whiskey". Stimulate Your Soul. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Freshly Squeezed: Introducing...Melisa Whiskey - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "BBC Music - BBC Music Introducing, On the playlist: Melisa Whiskey - Played". BBC. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Soulmates Never Die". BBC Music Events. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "The BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Playlists: 20 Jan 2017". BBC. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ a b 1001Tracklists. "Danny Howard & Redlight - BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems 2015-09-05". 1001Tracklists. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Searching feat. Melisa Whiskey (Original Mix) by S-Man, Harry Romero, Melisa Whiskey on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Melisa Whiskey - Sweetest Cake [New Song]". HWING. 2017-04-13. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Melisa Whiskey 'Sweetest Cake' | Kings of A&R". kingsofar.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ a b "UK Singer Melisa Whiskey Has The 'Sweetest Cake' R&B Video". Singersroom.com. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Moodey, Tom (2017-11-12). "LOCK Magazine - EP Review: 'Moon + The Sky' - Melisa Whiskey". LOCK. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "BBC Radio London - BBC Music Introducing in London, Stereo Honey". BBC. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "MUSIC: Melisa Whiskey Feat. Mystro - Ajeh. @MelisaWhiskey". Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Melisa Whiskey 'Ajeh' ft. Mystro". OkayAfrica. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Vassell, Nicole. "One to Watch: Melisa Whiskey". Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Threshold feat. Melisa Whiskey (Original Mix) by Redlight on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "[PREMIERE] Melisa Whiskey - Played". Singersroom.com. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Unwind The Mind 44: Loosid, Stelouse, CRWNS & More | RaverRafting". RaverRafting | We Are The Scene. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Cuffin or Cuttin' - Single by Melisa Whiskey, retrieved 2021-06-20
- ^ "PREMIERE: Melisa Whiskey & Inch are "Billin" in new video". GRM Daily. 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Melisa Whiskey - Bonjour". Kudos Records. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "British-Nigerian Afropop artist Melisa Whiskey releases new single 'Bonjour'". Stimulate Your Soul. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "HUNGER PREMIERE: Melisa Whiskey is the new queen of Afropop with 'Ajeh'". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Premiere: Rising Afropop Singer Melisa Whiskey Rebukes Bad Vibes On "Ajeh" With Mystro". Complex. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Alt-Pop singer-songwriter Melisa Whiskey's voice reaches stratospheric heights on 'Moon + The Sky'". AFROPUNK. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Italy, Rebecca DonatiLiving in; fashion, just moved to London for a; fashion, entertainment traineeship Very interested in new approaches to; http://instagram.com/rebeccadonati94, social media world Trying to find a personal approach to looking for inspiration in this super stylish city Instagram (2017-09-29). "Melisa Whiskey - Moon + The Sky EP | New Music". Conversations About Her. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
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- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Future Sounds with Annie Mac, Redlight + Lethal Bizzle, Redlight - Threshold (feat. Melisa Whiskey)". BBC. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
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