Pa Salieu Gaye, born on July 1, 1997, he is a talented British rapper and singer, burst onto the music scene in January 2020 with his hit single “Frontline”. This track quickly became the most-played song of the year on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Since then, he has collaborated with top artists such as SL, Meekz, M1llionz, and Teeway on various projects. His unique style blends Afro-beats, grime, and UK drill, making him stand out in the music industry. In June 2020, he dropped “Betty” and “Bang Out” to further showcase his skills. His debut mixtape, Send Them to Coventry, was released on 13 November 2020 to critical acclaim.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Pa Salieu Gaye |
| Date Of Birth: | October 28, 1998 |
| Place Of Birth: | Slough, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality: | British |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Warner Records |
| Net Worth: | $150k |
Early Life And Education
Pa Salieu was born in Slough and raised in a Gambian household in The Gambia before moving back to the UK at the age of 8 and settling in Coventry. His music reflects the experiences and influences he gained from his time living in Hillfields, North Coventry. His breakout hit “Frontline,” released in January 2020, showcases his unique storytelling about life in his neighborhood.
Career
Pa, previously known as Tribal1, began his music career in 2017 by releasing videos with local Coventry artists. He later transitioned from drill/grime to an afro-drill sound. A turning point in his career came when a friend’s death inspired him to take his music more seriously.
Salieu, signed to Warner Records, wrote the hit song “Frontline” in just 20 minutes. The music video, released on YouTube via Mixtape Madness, has amassed over two million views and three million streams.
Garnering support from industry heavyweights like the late Virgil Abloh and BBC Radio hosts Annie Mac and Tiffany Calver, Salieu’s talent has not gone unnoticed. His success with “Frontline” has led to collaborations with artists like SL, Meekz, M1llionz, and Teeway, as well as performances on BBC Radio 1 and US TV shows like Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show”.
In 2020, Pa Salieu released his debut album “Send Them to Coventry”. Since then, he has continued to release singles and albums. He was dubbed by London Evening Standard as the rapper to watch in 2020 and has graced the cover of NME’s NME 100 edition. He was also named the winner of the BBC Sound of… 2021,
In 2021, his single “Glidin” featuring Slowthai was released, followed by a two-track project titled “Mista/Lennon (Freestyle)” on August 4, 2022. He has been consistently dropping hit songs, further establishing his presence in the music industry.
Personal Life
In October 2019, Pa Salieu survived a shooting incident. Following a violent confrontation, he was found guilty and subsequently sentenced to 33 months in prison in December 2020.
Pa Salieu Net Worth
As of 2024, Pa Salieu has built up a net worth of $150,000 through his successful music career and various projects.
Discography
Singles
- Frontline (2020)
- Betty (2020)
- Bang Out (2020)
- My family (2020)
- Bad featuring Aitch (2021)
Albums
- Send Them to Coventry (2020)