Young Miko
Puerto Rican rapper (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997), known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and former footballer.[9] 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. Morelia
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| Birth name | María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 8, 1997 Añasco, Puerto Rico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Ramírez was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico.[10] She began writing poetry while attending a Catholic school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.[10]
Career
In 2018, she started rapping her lyrics to beats she downloaded from YouTube.[10] Ramírez uploaded these initial songs to SoundCloud under the name Young Miko.[10][11] Her first song was "Quiero".[11] Meanwhile, she worked as a tattoo artist for 4 years to pay bills and music studio costs.[10]
In 2022, Ramírez released her debut EP, Trap Kitty, featuring Latin trap tracks.[10] She incorporates her identity and interests into her music including anime, urban music, and The Powerpuff Girls.[12] On July 27, 2023, her reggaeton song "Classy 101" reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first appearance on the chart.[11]
Personal life
Discography
Album
EPs
| Title | Details |
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| Trap Kitty |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARG [18] |
BOL [19] |
COL [20] |
CHI [21] |
SPA [22] |
US [23] |
US Latin [24] | ||||
| "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) |
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| "Aprovéchame, BB" (with VF7) |
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| "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 |
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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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att. | |
| "Chulo, pt. 2" (with Bad Gyal and Tokischa) |
16 | — | — | 7 | —[a] | — | — |
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Non-album single | |
| "Wiggy" | 27 | — | — | — | 66 | — | — |
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att. | |
| "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 | —[b] | 20 | ||
Other charted songs
Other album appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Kilimanjaro" (with Arcángel) |
2022 | Sr. Santos |
| "Mañana" (with Tainy and the Marías) |
2023 | Data |
| "Come Play"[29] (with Stray Kids and Tom Morello) |
2024 | Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 |
| "Gata" (with Central Cee) |
2025 | Can't Rush Greatness |
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 | [30] |
| Grammy Awards | 2025 | Best Música Urbana Album | Att. | Nominated | [31] |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Musical Promise | Young Miko | Nominated | [32] |
| 2024 | Best Female Artist | Nominated | [33] | ||
| Best Urban Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Best Artist North Region | Nominated | ||||
| Best Collaboration | "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | |||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Latin Artist | Young Miko | Won | [34] |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | New Artist of the Year | Won | [35] | |
| 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 | ||||
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Urban Fusion/Performance | "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | [36] |
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2023 | Best Latin New Act | Young Miko | Won | [37] |
| 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 | [38] |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2023 | Flow Artist | Nominated | [39] | |
| Artist to Watch | Nominated | ||||
| Reggaeton Hit | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | MIAW Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | [40] | |
| Flow Artist | Won | ||||
| "La Patrona" of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Bellakeo Supremo | "Offline" (with Feid) | Nominated | |||
| Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | ||||
| Video of the Year | "Curita" | Nominated | |||
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | The New Generation – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | [41] [42] |
| Girl Power | "Brinca" (with Cazzu) | Nominated | |||
| Trap Song | "Riri" | Nominated | |||
| Best Urban Album – Female | Trap Kitty | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | The Perfect Mix | "En Esta Boca" (with Kany García) | Nominated | [43] | |
| Girl Power | Nominated | ||||
| Best Urban Album | Att. | Nominated | |||
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2023 | New Artist – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | [44] |
| 2024 | Urban Female Artist of the Year | Nominated | [45] | ||
| Urban Song of the Year | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |||
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | 2024 | Best Urban Song | Nominated | [46] | |
| Best Urban Collaboration | Nominated | ||||
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Rising Star — Female | Young Miko | Won | [47] |
| 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 | Promising Artist of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated | [48] |
| Voice of the Audience | Nominated | [49] | |||
Notes
- Sales for the remix were included into the ones for the original version and not listed independently. "Chulo" entered at number 19 following the release of the remix (it had previously peaked at number 16) and was certified platinum.
- "Young Miko, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[26]
- "Dispo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[27]
References
External links
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