Jernade Miah

Jernade Miah
Native name জুনায়েদ মিয়া
Born 6 September 1991
East London, England
Origin London, England
Genres R&B
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels 2Point9 Records
Website www.jernademiah.com

Jernade Miah (Bengali: জুনায়েদ মিয়া; born 6 September 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and dancer who is signed to 2Point9 Records.

Early life

Miah was born in East London to Bangladeshi Muslim parents. He is of Bangladeshi descent and has two sisters.[1] Miah has fronted his own dance crew.[2]

Career

In April 2010, Miah's debut single "Switch Me On" from the free mix tape Double Check was released, under 2Point9 Records.[2] "Switch Me On" was followed by "Rejekt", "Ima Fighter", "Hero", "In and Out" and "Carnival Girl".[1] In June 2010, performed on BBC Asian Network as Bobby Friction's introducing artist at Maida Vale Studios in London.[3] In August 2010, he performed at a party for Shahrukh Khan featuring cast and crew for his film Ra.One.[4]

In October 2010, Miah's first mix tape Double Check was released.[5] In August 2013, his second mix tape 1991 was released.[6]

In February 2013, Miah released "Light Your Phones Up". He gave the track away online for free download as a Valentine's Day gift.[7] In December 2013, he was interviewed by Tommy Sandhu on BBC Asian Network as part of Bangladesh Music Week.[8]

Awards

Year Award Category Result
2011 UK Asian Music Awards Best Newcomer Won[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Home". Jernade Miah. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dhaliwal, Rishma (20 July 2010). "'The Vibe' Interview with Jernade Miah". B4UTV.COM. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "2Point9's artist Jernade Miah records at BBC Maida Vale". Desi-Box.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "DH! Exclusive Shahrukh Khan Calls Jernade Miah the 'Next Big Star'". Desi Hits.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Jernade Miah – Double Check". DesiDrop. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Jernade Miah – 1991". DesiDrop. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Fresh: Jernade Miah – ‘Light Your Phones Up’". MTV UK. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  8. ↑ "BBC Asian Network celebrates with Bangladesh Music Week". BBC. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  9. ↑ Sembhi, Jas (10 March 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 1 February 2014.

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