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Young Miko

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramírez de Arellano and the second or maternal family name is Cardona.

Young Miko
Young Miko in 2023
Young Miko in 2023
Background information
Birth nameMaría Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona
Born (1997-11-08) November 8, 1997 (age 27)
Añasco, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • footballer
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websiteyoungmiko.com
Association football career
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2]
Position(s)
Youth career
Indias de Mayagüez
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 UPR Río Piedras[6][7] 1+ (1+)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Indias de Mayagüez[2][3][4]
2016 Challengers SC[6][8]
International career
Puerto Rico U17[5]
2015 Puerto Rico U20 1+ (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 21, 2015

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

Early life

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Ramírez was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico.[10] She began writing poetry while attending a Catholic school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.[10]

Career

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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

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Ramírez is openly lesbian.[13]

Discography

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Album

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[14] 		US
Latin
[15]
Att. 129 9

EPs

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Title Details
Trap Kitty
  • Release: July 22, 2022[17]
  • Record label: The Wave, Jak, Sony Latin
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with selected peak chart positions and certifications
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) 		— — — — — — —
"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) 		— — — — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[25]
"6B"
(with Los G4 and Jovaan featuring Go Get Music) 		— — — — — — —
"Pretty Bad Bitch"
(with Brray) 		— — — — — — —
"Lisa" — — — — 58 — —
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[25]
"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) 		— — — — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[25]
 att.
"Chulo, pt. 2"
(with Bad Gyal and Tokischa) 		16 — — 7 —[a] — —
  • RIAA: 6x Platinum (Latin)[25]
 Non-album single
"Wiggy" 27 — — — 66 — —
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)[25]
 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

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
COL
[20] 		SPA
[10] 		US
[27] 		US
Latin
[24] 		WW
[28]
"Dispo"
(with Karol G) 		2023 20 70 —[c] 22 174 Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
"Fina"
(with Bad Bunny) 		3 5 14 2 6 Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
"Offline"
(with Feid) 		2024 22 18 — 33 123 Att.

Other album appearances

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Title Year Album
"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

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
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. Pending [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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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]
  3. ^ "Dispo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[27]

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