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.

Career

Band frontman

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

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, 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. IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan" under

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. 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. 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. 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

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s. The band also won Dreams Come True with

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, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with

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as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual

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. On May 4, 2018, Unique Salonga left IV of Spades in order to pursue a solo career.

Solo career

2018–present

In 2018, Salonga released his debut single, ''Midnight Sky'', under the label of O/C Records of

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. In the same year, Salonga released his debut album, ''

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,'' and his first solo concert was held on September 29, 2018. He released his second album, '' PANGALAN:'' in 2020. On September 29, 2023, Salonga released his third album, ''Daisy''.

Reunion with IV of Spades

2025-present

In July 16, 2025, Salonga made his official return to the band by releasing their new single, "

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" , which also marks the official return of IV of Spades.

Discography

Albums

Singles

As lead artist

Accolades

References

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