# Young Miko

María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997), known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter and former footballer. 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

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. Her first song was "Quiero". Meanwhile, she worked as a tattoo artist for 4 years to pay bills and music studio costs.
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. On July 27, 2023, her reggaeton song "Classy 101" reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first appearance on the chart.

## Personal life

Ramírez is openly lesbian.

## Discography
### Album

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

### EPs

| Title | Details |
| Trap Kitty | Release: July 22, 2022 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 | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | ARG | BOL | COL | CHI | SPA | US | US Latin | Certifications | Album |
| "105 Freestyle" (with Caleb Callowey) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Vendetta" (with Villano Antillano) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Katana" (with Leebrian) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Puerto Rican Mami" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Stripper X" (with Lil Joujou) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Standard" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Trap Kitty |
| "2seater" (with Young Martino and Juanka) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Un Poquito" (with Alejo) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Castigada" (with Catalyna and Cory) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Riri" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) | Trap Kitty |
| "Besties (Remix)" (with Joyce Santana and Villano Antillano featuring Yovngchimi and Luar la L) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Condado" (with Chris Jedi and Lunay) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "La Mini" (with Casper Mágico) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Salvaje" (with Lyanno) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Aprovéchame, BB" (with VF7) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Kachipun" (with Metalingüística and Akapellah) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "De Pasajero" (with Club 16 and Jota Rosa featuring Kris Floyd and Chanell) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Amandita" (with Omar Courtz) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Déjanos Pasar" (with PJ Sin Suela) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) | Non-album singles |
| "6B" (with Los G4 and Jovaan featuring Go Get Music) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Pretty Bad Bitch" (with Brray) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Lisa" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) | Non-album singles |
| "Cuando Te Toca" (with Yandel) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Resistencia |
| "Classy 101" (with Feid) | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 99 | 15 | PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum | Non-album singles |
| "Dirty" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Brinca" (with Cazzu) | 2023 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Nena Trampa (deluxe) |
| "8 AM" (with Nicki Nicole) | 2023 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Alma |
| "ID" (with Jowell & Randy) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAA: Platinum (Latin) | att. |
| "Chulo, pt. 2" (with Bad Gyal and Tokischa) | 2023 | 16 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | RIAA: 6× Platinum (Latin) | Non-album single |
| "Wiggy" | 2023 | 27 | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | RIAA: Gold (Latin) | att. |
| "Tempo" (with Marshmello) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Colmillo" (with Tainy and J Balvin featuring Jowell & Randy) | 2023 | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | | | Non-album singles |
| "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | 2024 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | — | 20 | | Non-album singles |

### Other charted songs

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | COL | SPA | US | US Latin | WW | Album |
| "Dispo" (with Karol G) | 2023 | 20 | 70 | — | 22 | 174 | Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) |
| "Fina" (with Bad Bunny) | 2023 | 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" (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. |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Grammy Awards | 2025 | Best Música Urbana Album | Att. | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Musical Promise | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2024 | Best Female Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2024 | Best Urban Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2024 | Best Artist North Region | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2024 | Best Collaboration | "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best New Latin Artist | Young Miko | Won | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | New Artist of the Year | Young Miko | Won | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Streaming Artist of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Favorite Urban Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Global Latin Song of the Year | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Best Urban Collaboration | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Urban Fusion/Performance | "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | |
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2023 | Best Latin New Act | Young Miko | Won | |
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2023 | Best Latin Urban Song | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |
| Los 40 Music Awards | 2023 | Best Latin Urban Collaboration | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2023 | Best Caribbean Act | Young Miko | Won | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2023 | Flow Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2023 | Artist to Watch | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2023 | Reggaeton Hit | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | MIAW Artist | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | Flow Artist | Young Miko | Won | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | "La Patrona" of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | Bellakeo Supremo | "Offline" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | Collaboration of the Year | "Offline" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | Collaboration of the Year | "Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap) | Nominated | |
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2024 | Video of the Year | "Curita" | Nominated | |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | The New Generation – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | [41] [42] |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Girl Power | "Brinca" (with Cazzu) | Nominated | [41] [42] |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Trap Song | "Riri" | Nominated | [41] [42] |
| Premios Juventud | 2023 | Best Urban Album – Female | Trap Kitty | Nominated | [41] [42] |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | The Perfect Mix | "En Esta Boca" (with Kany García) | Nominated | |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | Girl Power | "En Esta Boca" (with Kany García) | Nominated | |
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | Best Urban Album | Att. | Nominated | |
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2023 | New Artist – Female | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2024 | Urban Female Artist of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2024 | Urban Song of the Year | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Won | |
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | 2024 | Best Urban Song | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | 2024 | Best Urban Collaboration | "Classy 101" (with Feid) | Nominated | |
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Rising Star — Female | Young Miko | Won | |
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Artist — Trap | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Song — Trap | "Lisa" | Nominated | |
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Top Song — Trap | "Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz) | Nominated | |
| Premios Tu Música Urbano | 2023 | Video of the Year | "Riri" | Nominated | |
| Rolling Stone en Español Awards | 2023 | Promising Artist of the Year | Young Miko | Nominated | |
| Rolling Stone en Español Awards | 2023 | Voice of the Audience | Young Miko | Nominated | |