Young Miko

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

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

Young Miko
Young Miko in 2023
Background information
Birth name	María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona
Born	(1997-11-08) November 8, 1997 (age 26) Añasco, Puerto Rico
Genres	Latin trap Latin R&B reggaeton
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter footballer
Years active	2018–present
Labels	The Wave Jak Sony Latin Capitol[1]
Website	youngmiko.com
Association football career Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] Position(s) Right back defensive midfielder[2] Youth career Indias de Mayagüez College career Years Team Apps (Gls) 2017 UPR Río Piedras[3][4] 1+ (1+) Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2013–2014 Indias de Mayagüez[2][5][6] 2016 Challengers SC[3][7] International career Puerto Rico U17[8] 2015 Puerto Rico U20 1+ (0) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 21, 2015

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

Ramírez is openly lesbian.^[13]

Discography

Album

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US [14]	US Latin [15]
Att.	Release: April 5, 2024[16] Record label: The Wave, Capitol Formats: Digital download, streaming	129	9

EPs

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

Singles

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"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[25]	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	PROMUSICAE: 2x Platinum	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	—[lower-alpha 1]	—	—	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	—[lower-alpha 2]	20

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					Album
		COL [20]	SPA [10]	US [27]	US Latin [24]	WW [28]
"Dispo" (with Karol G)	2023	20	70	—[lower-alpha 3]	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

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

Award	Year	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Billboard Latin Music Awards	2023	Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female	Young Miko	Nominated	[30]
Heat Latin Music Awards	2023	Musical Promise		Nominated	[31]
	2024	Best Female Artist		Nominated	[32]
		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	Young Miko	Best New Latin Artist	Won	[33]
Latin American Music Awards	2024		New Artist of the Year	Won	[34]
			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)	Pending	[35]
Los 40 Music Awards	2023	Best Latin New Act	Young Miko	Won	[36]
		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	[37]
MTV Millennial Awards	2023	Flow Artist		Nominated	[38]
		Artist to Watch		Nominated
		Reggaeton Hit	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Nominated
	2024	MIAW Artist	Young Miko	Nominated	[39]
		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	[40] [41]
		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	[42]
		Girl Power		Nominated
		Best Urban Album	Att.	Nominated
Premios Lo Nuestro	2023	New Artist – Female	Young Miko	Nominated	[43]
	2024	Urban Female Artist of the Year		Nominated	[44]
		Urban Song of the Year	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Won
Premios Nuestra Tierra	2024	Best Urban Song		Nominated	[45]
		Best Urban Collaboration		Nominated
Premios Tu Música Urbano	2023	Top Rising Star — Female	Young Miko	Won	[46]
		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	[47]
		Voice of the Audience		Nominated	[48]

Notes

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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External links

• Young Miko at IMDb