Jernade Miah

Jernade Miah
Native name জুনায়েদ মিয়া
Born (1991-09-06) 6 September 1991
East London, England
Origin London, England
Genres R&B
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels 2Point9
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 debut album Double Check was released.[5] In August 2013, his second album 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] In October 2015, he was interviewed by Nadia Ali on BBC Asian Network.[9]

Awards

Year Award Category Result
2011 UK Asian Music Awards Best Newcomer Won[10]

Discography

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
2010 "Call Me in the Morning"
2010 "Switch Me On" Double Check
2010 "Rejekt" Double Check
2010 "Ima Fighter" Double Check
2010 "In and Out" Double Check
2010 "Carnival Girl" Double Check
2010 "Lonely Day At the Top"
2014 "Bedroom Economics"
2015 "It Girl"

Albums

Title Album details Chart positions Certifications
Double Check
1991

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Home". Jernade Miah. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 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 Asian Network. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Jernaide Miah's Bangla Takeover". BBC Asian Network. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  10. ↑ Sembhi, Jas (10 March 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 1 February 2014.

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