Young Miko
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1998), known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer-songwriter and former footballer.
In 2022, she released her debut EP, Trap Kitty, featuring Latin trap tracks. In April 2024, she released her debut studio album, Att., featuring collaborations with Feid, Jowell & Randy, Villano Antillano, Elena Rose, and Dei V.
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| Birth name | María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 8, 1998 Añasco, Puerto Rico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2018–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Ramírez was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico. She began writing poetry while attending a Catholic school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Career
In 2018, she started rapping her lyrics to beats she downloaded from YouTube. Ramírez uploaded these initial songs to SoundCloud under the name Young Miko. Her first song was "Quiero". Meanwhile, she worked as a tattoo artist for 4 years to pay bills and music studio costs.
In 2022, Ramírez released her debut EP, Trap Kitty, featuring Latin trap tracks. She incorporates her identity and interests into her music including anime, urban music, and The Powerpuff Girls. On July 27, 2023, her reggaeton song "Classy 101" reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first appearance on the chart.
Personal life
Ramírez is openly lesbian.
Discography
Album
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US | US Latin | ||
| Att. |
| 129 | 9 |
EPs
| Title | Details |
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| Trap Kitty |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
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| ARG | BOL | COL | CHI | SPA | US | US Latin | ||||
| "105 Freestyle" (with Caleb Callowey) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Vendetta" (with Villano Antillano) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Katana" (with Leebrian) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Puerto Rican Mami" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Stripper X" (with Lil Joujou) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Standard" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trap Kitty | ||
| "2seater" (with Young Martino and Juanka) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Un Poquito" (with Alejo) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Castigada" (with Catalyna and Cory) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Riri" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trap Kitty | ||
| "Besties (Remix)" (with Joyce Santana and Villano Antillano featuring YovngChimi and Luar la L) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Condado" (with Chris Jedi and Lunay) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "La Mini" (with Casper Mágico) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Salvaje" (with Lyanno) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Aprovéchame, BB" (with VF7) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Kachipun" (with Metalingüística and Akapellah) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "De Pasajero" (with Club 16 and Jota Rosa featuring Kris Floyd and Chanell) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Amandita" (with Omar Courtz) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Déjanos Pasar" (with PJ Sin Suela) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "6B" (with Los G4 and Jovaan featuring Go Get Music) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Pretty Bad Bitch" (with Brray) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Lisa" | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — |
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| "Cuando Te Toca" (with Yandel) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Resistencia | ||
| "Classy 101" (with Feid) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 99 | 15 |
| Non-album singles | |
| "Dirty" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Brinca" (with Cazzu) | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Nena Trampa (deluxe) | ||
| "8 AM" (with Nicki Nicole) | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Alma | ||
| "ID" (with Jowell & Randy) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| "Chulo, pt. 2" (with Bad Gyal and Tokischa) | 16 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
| Non-album single | |
| "Wiggy" | 27 | — | — | — | 66 | — | — |
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| "Tempo" (with Marshmello) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Colmillo" (with Tainy and J Balvin featuring Jowell & Randy) | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | ||||
| "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | 2024 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | — | 20 | ||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
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| COL | SPA | US | US Latin | |||
| "Dispo" (with Karol G) | 2023 | 20 | 70 | — | 22 | Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) |
| "Fina" (with Bad Bunny) | 3 | 5 | 14 | 2 | Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana | |
| "Offline" (with Feid) | 2024 | 22 | 18 | — | 45 | Att. |
Other album appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Kilimanjaro" (Arcángel and Young Miko) | 2022 | Sr. Santos |
| "Mañana" (Tainy, Young Miko and the Marías) | 2023 | Data |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Musical Promise | Nominated | ||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Latin Artist | Won | ||
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | New Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Streaming Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Favorite Urban Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Global Latin Song of the Year | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |||
| Best Urban Collaboration | Won | ||||
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2023 | Best Latin New Act | Young Miko | Won | |
| Best Latin Urban Song | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |||
| Best Latin Urban Collaboration | Nominated | ||||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2023 | Best Caribbean Act | Young Miko | Won | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2023 | Flow Artist | Nominated | ||
| Artist to Watch | Nominated | ||||
| Reggaeton Hit | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |||
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | The New Generation – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Girl Power | "Brinca" (with Cazzu) | Nominated | |||
| Trap Song | "Riri" | Nominated | |||
| Best Urban Album – Female | Trap Kitty | Nominated | |||
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2023 | New Artist – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Urban Female Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Urban Song of the Year | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |||
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | 2024 | Best Urban Song | Pending | ||
| Best Urban Collaboration | Pending | ||||
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Rising Star — Female | Young Miko | Won | |
| Top Artist — Trap | Nominated | ||||
| Top Song — Trap | "Lisa" | Nominated | |||
| "Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz) | Nominated | ||||
| Video of the Year | "Riri" | Nominated | |||
| Rolling Stone en Español Awards | 2023 | Breakout Star of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated |
Notes
References
External links
- Young Miko at IMDb
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