Unique (musician)
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| Birth name | Unique Torralba Salonga |
| Born | April 26, 2000 Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Unique Torralba Salonga (born April 26, 2000) is a Filipino musician and singer-songwriter. He began his career as vocalist and original frontman of IV of Spades and later pursued a solo career.
Career
Band frontman
2014–2018: IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form IV of Spades for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer.[1][2]
IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan" under Warner Music Philippines.[citation needed]
The group's second single, "Hey Barbara" was released on July 9, 2017 and followed up by their third single "Where Have You Been My Disco?", released on December 9, 2017 via YouTube.[citation needed]
In 2018, the band released their fourth single called "Mundo". It became the group's highest viewed single on YouTube. The band's videos have over 100 million views on YouTube.[citation needed]
IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group of the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards.[3] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards.[citation needed]
On May 4, 2018, Unique Salonga left IV of Spades in order to pursue a solo career.[4]
Solo career
2018–present
In 2018, Salonga released his debut single, Midnight Sky, under the label of O/C Records of VIVA. In the same year, Salonga released his debut album, Grandma,[5] and his first solo concert, slated for September 29, 2018.[6]
He released his sophomore album, PANGALAN: in 2020.[7][8]
Discography
with IV of Spades
- 2016: "Ilaw sa Daan"
- 2017: "Hey Barbara"
- 2017: "Where Have You Been, My Disco?"
- 2018: "Mundo"
Albums
Singles
- 2018: "Midnight Sky"
- 2018: "Cha-Ching!"
- 2019: "Sino"
- 2019: "Lamang Lupa"
- 2019: "Bukod-Tangi"
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Notable Works | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 32nd Awit Award | Best Cover Art | "Grandma" | Won | [9][10] |
| 2020 | 5th Wish Music Awards | Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Bukod-Tangi" | Nominated | [11][12] |
References
- ^ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". The Philippine Star. Youngstar. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Denise (December 1, 2017). "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band". Scout Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ "The boys of IV of Spades get into the Myx | BusinessMirror". businessmirror.com.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "IV of Spades vocalist Unique Salonga leaves band". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Unique surprises fans with solo debut album Grandma". www.bandwagon.asia. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ "Ticketnet Online". www.ticketnet.com.ph. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "LISTEN: Unique Salonga drops strange new album, 'Pangalan'". www.rappler.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ "Unique Salonga unveils sophomore album Pangalan – listen". www.bandwagon.asia. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ "Awit Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". ABS-CBN News. July 23, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Awit Awards 2019". Rappler. October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ "COMPLETE LIST: 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards Nominees". Wish 107.5. December 14, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. January 19, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.