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Dominican rapper (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nohelys Jiménez[2] (born October 17, 2005), known professionally as J Noa, is a Dominican rapper, singer, and songwriter.[3] She rose to prominence in 2021 after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, gained popularity.[4] Her debut studio album, Autodidacta, released in 2023, received positive reviews despite failing to chart. Jiménez was nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards and for Female New Artist at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2024.[5]
J Noa | |
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Birth name | Nohelys Jiménez[1] |
Born | San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | October 17, 2005
Origin | Dominican Republic |
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Years active | 2021–present |
Labels | Sony Music |
Nohelys Jiménez was born and raised in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.[6] She began her music career in childhood, composing her own songs at the age of eight.[7] She met local musicians from a band in her hometown, San Cristóbal, and started performing with them, which helped her develop her musical skills and style.[8][9]
J Noa's career took off in 2021 after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, gained popularity.[10][11] She released her debut EP, Mi Barrio, on October 24, 2022, featuring four songs.[12] After releasing the EP, she released the single "Qué Due?" on November 4, 2022.[13] Starting in 2023, she released the hit single "Betty" on January 20,[14] followed by "No Me Pueden Parar" on March 24.[15] She then released her debut studio album, Autodidacta, on May 26, 2023,[16] followed by the single "SPICY" in November, along with a music video, which was her last release for that year.[17] In 2024, she released the singles: "Era De Cristal" on February 8, (alongside a music video),[18][19] "Hasta Cuando" on March 28,[20] "Cenicienta" on April 18, (alongside a music video),[21] and "Arrogante (A COLORS SHOW)" on May 6.[22] Finally, on May 30, 2024, she released her second studio album, Mátense Por La Corona.[23]
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Mi Barrio (EP)[24] |
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Autodidacta[25] |
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Mátense Por La Corona[26] |
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Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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Heat Latin Music Awards | 2024 | Musical Promise | J Noa | Nominated | [27] |
Latin Grammy Awards | 2023 | Best Rap/Hip Hop Song | "Autodidacta" | Nominated | [28] |
Premios Juventud | 2024 | The New Generation – Female | J Noa | Nominated | [29] |
Premio Lo Nuestro | 2024 | New Artist – Female | Nominated | [30] | |