Kashif Saleem, born Michael Jones on December 26, 1956, in Harlem, New York, was a pioneering American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. After joining the funk band B.T. Express at 15, he adopted the name Kashif, meaning "discoverer" in Arabic. As a solo artist with Arista Records, he introduced innovative synthesizer techniques, earning multiple Grammy nominations. Kashif was instrumental in launching Whitney Houston's career, producing her hit "You Give Good Love," and collaborated with artists like Kenny G and George Benson. His contributions have left an indelible mark on urban music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashif_%28musician%29?utm_source=openai))