Melisa Whiskey Explained

Melisa Whiskey
Associated Acts:Redlight, Annie Mac, Harry Romero, Roger Sanchez
Label:Strictly Rhythm
Years Active:2017–present
Occupation:Vocalist
Birth Name:Melisa Abimbola

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. In the same year she collaborated in the song Searching with Harry Romero and Roger Sanchez on the Strictly Rhythmn label.[10] By March 2017 she released her song Sweetest Cake.[11] [12] [13] She also collaborated in the song Maybe Now with STéLOUSE. Later in 2017 Melisa released an extended play record called The Moon + The Sky.[14] 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.[15] In 2019, Whiskey teamed with Mystro, to introduce her single Ajeh as well as Bonjour which was produced by E- Kelly.[16] [17] In December 2019, Whiskey performed at O2 Forum Kentish Town with Afro beats Artist Mr Eazi.[18]

Discography

Singles

EP

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC Radio 1Xtra – Ace, Actor Iwan Rheon (Game Of Thrones 'Ramsey Bolton') talks about Marvel's Inhumans, Melisa Whiskey performs 'Billin'. 2021-06-20. BBC. en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2015-10-23. Review: Redlight feat. Melisa Whiskey – 'Threshold'. 2021-06-20. The Edge. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Vintage. Paper Dress. Sing For Samaritans Fundraiser! // Paper Dress Vintage Bar & Boutique, London. 2021-06-20.
  4. Web site: 2017-03-29. Premiere: Melisa Whiskey – "Sweetest Cake". 2021-06-20. Wonderland. en-US.
  5. Web site: 5 things you might not know about Soul Singer Melisa Whiskey. 2021-06-20. Stimulate Your Soul. en-AU.
  6. Web site: Freshly Squeezed: Introducing...Melisa Whiskey – That Grape Juice. 2021-06-20. thatgrapejuice.net.
  7. Web site: BBC Music – BBC Music Introducing, On the playlist: Melisa Whiskey – Played. 2021-06-20. BBC. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Soulmates Never Die. 2021-06-20. BBC Music Events. en.
  9. Web site: 2017-01-20. The BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Playlists: 20 Jan 2017. 2021-06-20. BBC. en.
  10. Web site: Searching feat. Melisa Whiskey (Original Mix) by S-Man, Harry Romero, Melisa Whiskey on Beatport. 2021-06-20. www.beatport.com.
  11. Web site: 2017-04-13. Melisa Whiskey – Sweetest Cake [New Song]]. 2021-06-20. HWING. en-GB.
  12. Web site: Melisa Whiskey 'Sweetest Cake' Kings of A&R. 2021-06-20. kingsofar.com. en.
  13. Web site: 2017-07-07. UK Singer Melisa Whiskey Has The 'Sweetest Cake' R&B Video. 2021-06-20. Singersroom.com. en-US.
  14. Web site: Moodey. Tom. 2017-11-12. LOCK Magazine – EP Review: 'Moon + The Sky' – Melisa Whiskey. 2021-06-20. LOCK. en-GB.
  15. Web site: BBC Radio London – BBC Music Introducing in London, Stereo Honey. 2021-06-20. BBC. en-GB.
  16. Web site: MUSIC: Melisa Whiskey Feat. Mystro – Ajeh. @MelisaWhiskey. 2021-06-20. en-GB.
  17. Web site: 2019-09-18. Melisa Whiskey 'Ajeh' ft. Mystro. 2021-06-20. OkayAfrica. en.
  18. Web site: Vassell. Nicole. One to Watch: Melisa Whiskey. 11 July 2019 . 2021-06-20. en-US.
  19. Web site: Threshold feat. Melisa Whiskey (Original Mix) by Redlight on Beatport. 2021-06-20. www.beatport.com.
  20. Web site: 2016-11-18. [PREMIERE] Melisa Whiskey – Played]. 2021-06-20. Singersroom.com. en-US.
  21. Web site: 2017-01-19. Unwind The Mind 44: Loosid, Stelouse, CRWNS & More RaverRafting. 2021-06-20. RaverRafting We Are The Scene. en-US.
  22. Web site: 2017-10-03. PREMIERE: Melisa Whiskey & Inch are "Billin" in new video. 2021-06-20. GRM Daily. en-GB.
  23. Web site: Melisa Whiskey – Bonjour. 2021-06-20. Kudos Records. en.
  24. Web site: British-Nigerian Afropop artist Melisa Whiskey releases new single 'Bonjour'. 2021-06-20. Stimulate Your Soul. en-AU.
  25. Web site: HUNGER PREMIERE: Melisa Whiskey is the new queen of Afropop with 'Ajeh'. 2021-06-20. HUNGER TV. en-US.
  26. Web site: Premiere: Rising Afropop Singer Melisa Whiskey Rebukes Bad Vibes On "Ajeh" With Mystro. 2021-06-20. Complex. en.
  27. Web site: 2017-10-18. Alt-Pop singer-songwriter Melisa Whiskey's voice reaches stratospheric heights on 'Moon + The Sky'. 2021-06-20. AFROPUNK. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2017-09-29. Melisa Whiskey – Moon + The Sky EP New Music. 2021-06-20. Conversations About Her. en-US.
  29. Web site: BBC Radio 1 – Radio 1's Future Sounds with Annie Mac, Redlight + Lethal Bizzle, Redlight – Threshold (feat. Melisa Whiskey). 2021-06-20. BBC. en-GB.
  30. Web site: 1001Tracklists. Danny Howard & Redlight – BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems 2015-09-05. 2021-06-20. 1001Tracklists. en-US.