Saleka

Saleka Shyamalan, known professionally as Saleka, is an American R&B singer-songwriter.[1][2]

Saleka
Born
Saleka Shyamalan

1996 (age 25–26)
Occupation
Years active2020 – present
Relatives
Musical career
GenresR&B
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano

Early life and career

Saleka was born in 1996[3] as the eldest daughter of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.[4][5] She studied classical piano as a child but decided to pursue a singing and songwriting career at the age of 16.[1] She studied Literary Arts and Music at Brown University[6] and has opened for acts like Boyz II Men, Baby Rose and Summer Walker.[6] Upon debuting her first single, "Clarity", in September 2020, Refinery29 called Saleka "a new artist to watch".[7] Saleka frequently collaborates with her younger sister, Ishana, who has so far directed three of four of her music videos.[8][9] Her forthcoming debut album, Seance, is due to be released.[10] Saleka recorded the majority of Seance at MilkBoy studios, Philadelphia.[11]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Seance
  • Released: TBA
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: TBA


Extended plays
Title EP details
Servant: Songs From The Attic
  • Released: March 25, 2022
  • Label: Lakeshore Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
Title Year Album
"Clarity" 2020 TBA
"Mr. Incredible"
"Graffiti" 2021
"The Sky Cries" Servant: Songs From The Attic
"Remain" Old (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"How Many" TBA
"One More Night" 2022 Servant: Songs From The Attic
"There is a Place"
"Take It or Leave It"

Music videos
Title Year Director(s)
"Clarity" 2020 Ishana Night Shyamalan
"Mr. Incredible"
"Grafitti" 2021
"The Sky Cries" M. Night Shyamalan
"How Many"

(Lyric video)

 Rafael "Rafatoon" Pérez

References
  1. Butler, Michael (October 2, 2020). "First Look Friday: R&B Singer Saleka Announces Herself With Debut Single "Clarity"". Okayplayer. Retrieved October 20, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Rising R&B Star Saleka on Her Inspiring New Video and the Power of Expression". Vogue. February 5, 2021.
  3. "Saleka Shyamalan". IMDb. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  4. Gibson, Kelsie (July 23, 2021). "Saleka Describes What It Was Like Collaborating With Dad M. Night Shyamalan on a Song in Old". POPSUGAR Entertainment UK.
  5. "How Saleka Turned Old's Star-Studded Premiere Into a Family Affair". Vogue. July 23, 2021.
  6. "[SPOTLIGHT] Saleka". Symphonic Distribution. September 23, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  7. Komonibo, Ineye. "New Music To Know: Personal Picks". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  8. TANENBAUM, MICHAEL (September 11, 2020). "M. Night Shyamalan's daughters filmed debut music video at Philly bar". www.phillyvoice.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "An Interview with Saleka". Welcome to Vinyl Writer Music. March 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  10. Major, Michael. "Saleka Announces Debut Album 'Seance'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  11. Baltin, Steve. "Video Premiere: Saleka Shyamalan Opens Up On The Gorgeous 'Graffiti'". Forbes. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
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