Angeliq was born Mariah Angelique Pérez in Miami, Florida, to a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother.

She crossed paths with reggaetón producer Nely, who guided her as a young artist and helped introduce Spanish music and lyrics into her repertoire.

[5] Angeliq released a single with J Álvarez and Marie Monti titled "Billete" on March 5, 2021.

[6] Angeliq was a featured artist on Colombian singer Karol G's #1 hit album KG0516 (2021), singing a duet on the track "El Makinon".

They also filmed a provocative music video for the song on the streets of New York City, the two singers depicting a modern-day "Thelma and Louise" by portraying the lives of two female criminals.