Young Miko
{{Short description|Puerto Rican rapper (born 1997)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Ramírez de Arellano|Cardona|lang=Spanish}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Young Miko
| image = Young Miko en 2023.jpg
| caption = Young Miko in 2023
| birth_name = María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|11|8}}
| birth_place = Añasco, Puerto Rico
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- footballer
}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| label = {{flatlist|
- The Wave
- Jak
- Sony Latin
- Capitol{{cite news |title=THE WAVE MUSIC GROUP SIGNS DISTRO AGREEMENT WITH CAPITOL |url=https://www.musicconnection.com/the-wave-music-group-signs-distro-agreement-with-capitol/ |access-date=7 April 2024 |publisher=Music Connection |date=18 April 2023 |archive-date=April 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185935/https://www.musicconnection.com/the-wave-music-group-signs-distro-agreement-with-capitol/ |url-status=live }}
}}
| website = {{URL|youngmiko.com}}
| module = {{Infobox football biography | embed = yes
| position = {{flatlist|
}}
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Indias de Mayagüez
| years1 = 2013–2014
| clubs1 = Indias de Mayagüez{{Cite web|url=https://fpfpuertorico.com/se-prepara-la-seleccion-femenina-de-futbol-sub17-de-puerto-rico-para-las-eliminatorias-del-mundial-2014-en-costa-rica/|title=Se prepara selección femenina Sub17 para clasificatorio Mundial 2014|website=Puerto Rican Football Federation|date=June 27, 2013|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=November 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103051608/https://fpfpuertorico.com/se-prepara-la-seleccion-femenina-de-futbol-sub17-de-puerto-rico-para-las-eliminatorias-del-mundial-2014-en-costa-rica/|url-status=live}}{{YouTube|id=9an-wORydto|title=Entrevista María Victoria - JA}}
| years2 = 2016
| clubs2 = Challengers SC{{Cite web|url=https://futbolboricua.co/player/maria-victoria-ramirez-de-arellano/|title=María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano|website=FutbolBoricua.net|date=February 20, 2017 |access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120140057/https://futbolboricua.co/player/maria-victoria-ramirez-de-arellano/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.quepalo.com/challengers-medelln-3460/|title=Challengers PUR conquista Medellín|website=¡Que Palo! Deportes|date=July 25, 2016|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=November 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103045452/https://www.quepalo.com/challengers-medelln-3460/|url-status=live}}
| collegeyears1 = 2017
| college1 = UPR Río Piedras{{Cite web|url=https://www.quepalo.com/laiftbol-4360/|title=La libra UPR.B, invencible UPR.RP, y se retira USC|website=¡Que Palo! Deportes|date=March 2, 2017|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=November 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103045451/https://www.quepalo.com/laiftbol-4360/|url-status=live}}
| collegecaps1 = 1+
| collegegoals1 = 1+
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2015
| nationalteam2 = Puerto Rico U20
| nationalcaps2 = 1+
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| club-update = June 21, 2015
}}
}}
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997),{{Cite web |title=Young Miko |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/t/young-miko/ |access-date=2025-06-29 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and former footballer.{{Cite web|url=https://fpfpuertorico.com/otra-victoria-para-nuestra-seleccion-u-20-femenina/|title=Otra victoria para nuestra Selección U-20 Femenina|website=Puerto Rican Football Federation|date=June 21, 2015|access-date=November 3, 2023|archive-date=November 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103041235/https://fpfpuertorico.com/otra-victoria-para-nuestra-seleccion-u-20-femenina/|url-status=live}} 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.
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.{{Cite magazine |last=Raygoza |first=Isabela |date=2023-06-29 |title=How Young Miko Jumped From SoundCloud Latin Rapper to Billboard Hot 100 Artist on the Rise |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/young-miko-trap-kitty-chulo-interview-hot-100-1235364246/ |access-date=2023-09-10 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=September 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905151241/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/young-miko-trap-kitty-chulo-interview-hot-100-1235364246/ |url-status=live }} Her first song was "Quiero". Meanwhile, she worked as a tattoo artist for 4 years to pay bills and music studio costs.{{Cite magazine |last=Solá-Santiago |first=Frances |date=2023-06-26 |title=Welcome to Young Miko's World |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/young-miko-trap-kitty-bad-bunny-karol-g-1234771397/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626134309/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/young-miko-trap-kitty-bad-bunny-karol-g-1234771397/ |archive-date=2023-06-26 |access-date=2023-09-09 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Guisell |date=2023-09-06 |title=Queer Latina Star, Young Miko, Shares Beauty Wisdom: Makeup as an Expression of Individuality, Not Conformity |url=https://belatina.com/queer-latina-star-young-miko-beauty-makeup/ |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=BELatina |language=en-US |archive-date=September 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910023451/https://belatina.com/queer-latina-star-young-miko-beauty-makeup/ |url-status=live }} On July 27, 2023, her reggaeton song "Classy 101", a collaboration with Colombian artist Feid reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first appearance on the chart.
On October 13, 2023, she featured on Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, with the song Fina. The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her second entry on the chart.
In 2024, Ramírez performed at Coachella.{{Cite web |last=Rolz |first=Jessica |date=2024-04-12|title=Young Miko Brings Blazing Performance to the Desert in Coachella Debut |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/young-miko-coachella-performance-recap-1235655697/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=billboard |language=en-us|archive-date=April 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430215547/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/young-miko-coachella-performance-recap-1235655697/ |url-status=live }}
On April 24, 2024, Ramírez released her debut album, Att., featuring collaborations with Dei V, Feid, Jowell & Randy, Elena Rose and Villano Antillano. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums and number 129 on the Billboard 200.
Personal life
Ramírez is openly lesbian.{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Guisell |date=2023-07-03 |title=The Power of LGBTQ+ Representation: Latina Trap Star Young Miko Held Her First Concert and It Was Sold Out |url=https://belatina.com/power-lgbtq-representation-latina-trap-star-young-miko-first-concert-sold-out/ |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=BELatina |language=en-US |archive-date=July 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703203306/https://belatina.com/power-lgbtq-representation-latina-trap-star-young-miko-first-concert-sold-out/ |url-status=live }}
Discography
= Album =
= EPs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
!scope="col"|Title !scope="col"|Details |
| scope="row" |Trap Kitty
|
|
|---|
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of singles, with selected peak chart positions and certifications ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:18em;" |Title ! rowspan="2" |Year ! colspan="7" |Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" |Certifications ! rowspan="2" |Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |ARG Peak positions on the Argentina Hot 100 chart:
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |BOL ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |COL
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |CHI
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |SPA ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |US ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" |US
|
|---|
| scope="row" |"105 Freestyle" {{small|(with Caleb Callowey)}} | rowspan="4" |2021 |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | | rowspan="5" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Vendetta" {{small|(with Villano Antillano)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Katana" {{small|(with Leebrian)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Puerto Rican Mami"
|— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Stripper X" {{small|(with Lil Joujou)}} | rowspan="13" |2022 |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Standard"
|— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |Trap Kitty |
| scope="row" |"2seater" {{small|(with Young Martino and Juanka)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | | rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Un Poquito" {{small|(with Alejo)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Castigada" {{small|(with Catalyna and Cory)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Riri"
|— |— |— |— |— |— |— |
|Trap Kitty |
| scope="row" |"Besties (Remix)" {{small|(with Joyce Santana and Villano Antillano featuring Yovngchimi and Luar la L)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | | rowspan="13" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Condado" {{small|(with Chris Jedi and Lunay)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"La Mini" {{small|(with Casper Mágico)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Salvaje" {{small|(with Lyanno)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Aprovéchame, BB" {{small|(with VF7)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Kachipun" {{small|(with Metalingüística and Akapellah)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"De Pasajero" {{small|(with Club 16 and Jota Rosa featuring Kris Floyd and Chanell)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Amandita" {{small|(with Omar Courtz)}} | rowspan="16" |2023 |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Déjanos Pasar" {{small|(with PJ Sin Suela)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Big Booty" {{small|(with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"6B" {{small|(with Los G4 and Jovaan featuring Go Get Music)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Pretty Bad Bitch" {{small|(with Brray)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Lisa"
|— |— |— |— |58 |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Cuando Te Toca" {{small|(with Yandel)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |Resistencia |
| scope="row" |"Classy 101" {{small|(with Feid)}} |9 |6 |2 |2 |6 |99 |15 |
| rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Dirty"
|— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Brinca" {{small|(with Cazzu)}} |66 |— |— |— |— |— |— | |Nena Trampa (deluxe) |
| scope="row" |"8 AM" {{small|(with Nicki Nicole)}} |25 |— |— |— |— |— |— | |Alma |
| scope="row" |"ID" {{small|(with Jowell & Randy)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | |att. |
| scope="row" |"Chulo, pt. 2" {{small|(with Bad Gyal and Tokischa)}} |16 |— |— |7 |—{{Refn|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.|group=lower-alpha}} |— |— | | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Wiggy"
|27 |— |— |— |66 |— |— | |att. |
| scope="row" |"Tempo" {{Small|(with Marshmello)}} |— |— |— |— |— |— |— | | rowspan="3" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Colmillo" {{Small|(with Tainy and J Balvin featuring Jowell & Randy)}} |— |— |— |51 |— |— | |
| scope="row" |"Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" {{Small|(with Bizarrap)}} |rowspan="2"|2024 |3 |6 |12 |7 |1 |—{{efn|group=lower-alpha|"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.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2024-01-27/|title=Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of January 27, 2024|magazine=Billboard|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=January 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123114101/https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2024-01-27/|url-status=live}}}} |20 | |
| scope="row" | "Come Play" {{small|(with Stray Kids and Tom Morello)}} | — || — || — || — || — || — || — | |
= Other charted songs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="5" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" | COL ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" | SPA ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" | US ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" | US ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;" | WW
|
|---|
| scope="row" |"Dispo" {{small|(with Karol G)}} |rowspan=2|2023 | 20 || 70 || —{{efn|"Dispo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.}} || 22 || 174 |
| scope="row" |"Fina" {{small|(with Bad Bunny)}} | 3 || 5 || 14 || 2 || 6 |
| scope="row" |"Offline" {{small|(with Feid)}} | 2024 | 22 || 18 || — || 33 || 123 | Att. |
= Other album appearances =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Kilimanjaro" {{small|(with Arcángel)}} | 2022 | Sr. Santos |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Mañana" {{small|(with Tainy and the Marías)}} | 2023 | Data |
| scope="row"| "Gata" {{small|(with Central Cee)}} | 2025 |
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
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Category:People from Añasco, Puerto Rico
Category:Puerto Rican lesbian musicians
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Category:Puerto Rican LGBTQ singers
Category:Puerto Rican LGBTQ songwriters
Category:Puerto Rican reggaeton musicians
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