Malaika (born Malaika LeRae Sallard, January 2, 1972, in

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) also known under name Malaika Sallard Johnson, is a female

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dance singer from

. During her short lived music career she recorded only one

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entitled ''Sugar Time'', which managed two Top 5 hits on the US '' Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including her number #1 single, " Gotta Know (Your Name)" in 1993. Sallard is tied with another A&M recording artist,

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, who took her own chances by performing

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on the

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's album record '' Female Preacher'' in 1991, originally intended for Malaika.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other contributions

References

External links

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