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Unique Salonga
Filipino musician and singer-songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Unique Torralba Salonga (born April 26, 2000) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and musician. He began his career as the vocalist and original frontman of IV of Spades, departing from the band in 2018 to pursue a solo career. He returned to the group in 2025.
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2014–2018: IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form a band 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.[3]
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.[4] The band also won Dreams Come True with AirAsia, 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.[5]
On May 4, 2018, Unique Salonga left IV of Spades in order to pursue a solo career.[6]
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,[7] and his first solo concert was held on September 29, 2018.[8]
He released his second album, PANGALAN: in 2020.[9][10]
On September 29, 2023, Salonga released his third album, Daisy.[11]
Reunion with IV of Spades
2025-present
In July 16, 2025, Salonga made his official return to the band by releasing their new single, "Aura" , which also marks the official return of IV of Spades.[12]
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