Kashif (musician)
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Kashif Saleem (born Michael Jones; December 26, 1956 – September 25, 2016)[1][2] was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from New York City. As a teenager, Kashif joined the funk group B. T. Express.[3] He studied Islam and changed his name from Michael Jones to Kashif.[4] He later signed with Arista Records enjoying success as a solo artist.[5]
For other people with similar names, see Kashif and Michael Jones.
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Born | Michael Jones (1956-12-26)December 26, 1956[1][2] New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 25, 2016(2016-09-25) (aged 59)[1][2] |
Resting place | New York City |
Other names | Kashif Saleem |
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Children | Tanya Jones (daughter) |
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Years active | 1974–2016 |
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Together with Stevie Wonder, he was considered a pioneer in urban music thanks to his specific synthesizer technology approach and the introduction of MIDI in his production.[5]