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J Noa
Birth nameNohelys Jiménez[1]
Born (2005-10-17) October 17, 2005 (age 19)
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
OriginDominican Republic
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
LabelsSony Music

Nohelys Jiménez (born October 17, 2005), known professionally as J Noa, is a Dominican rapper, singer, and songwriter from San Cristóbal.[2][3]

Jiménez 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]

Early life

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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]

Career

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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]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Mi Barrio (EP)[24]
  • Released: October 24, 2022
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Autodidacta[25]
  • Released: May 26, 2023
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Mátense Por La Corona[26]
  • Released: May 30, 2024
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
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]

References

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  1. ^ Isabela, Raygoza; Jessica, Roiz (November 6, 2023). "32 Spanish-Language Female Rappers Elevating the Movement". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Priscilla, Castro (March 21, 2023). "Meet J Noa, the Dominican Republic's 'Hija del Rap'". Grow Latina. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Adame (May 8, 2024). "Viper Presents J Noa". Viper Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Irene San Segundo (May 16, 2023). "J Noa: The 17-Year-Old Dominican Bringing Fresh Energy to Latin Rap". Crema ITU. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Natalia Romero (November 16, 2023). "J Noa, the Dominican rapper nominated for the Latin Grammys". EL PAÍS English. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  6. ^ (anonymous) (May 18, 2024). "FEATURE: SPOTLIGHT: J NOA". Music Muse. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Elle, Evans (June 6, 2024). "Natural Confidence: J Noa Interviewed". Clash. Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Katelina, Ecceleston (May 26, 2023). "J Noa Is The Teen Rapper Changing the Game in the Dominican Republic". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Leonela, Taveras (February 9, 2023). "How J Noa is Conveying Hope to the World Through Her Music". People. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Kory, Grow (July 12, 2023). "See 17-Year-Old J Noa Wow Rap Royalty With Epic Freestyle in Spanish". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  11. ^ (anonymous) (February 22, 2024). "J Noa on Love for Kany García & Kenia OS, Upcoming New Music". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Admin (January 16, 2023). "J Noa True Dominican". East Portland. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  13. ^ Por Marysabel Huston-Crespo (July 26, 2023). "J Noa, la adolescente dominicana que está reescribiendo los códigos del hip hop latino". CNN en Español. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Lucas, Villa (January 23, 2023). "New Music Picks: J Noa, Kali Uchis, Paopao, and More". Latina. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  15. ^ Jon, Cazet (March 26, 2023). "J NOA UNVEILS EMPOWERING SINGLE "NO ME PUEDEN PARAR"". East Portland. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  16. ^ Fred, Garatt-Stanley (April 29, 2024). "J Noa: "Rap is history, and history needs to be told"". NME. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  17. ^ David, Sosa (December 5, 2023). "J Noa Catches on Fire on New Rap Single and Video "SPICY"". GRIMY. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Tomás, Mier (February 8, 2024). "J Noa Drops Single 'Era de Cristal'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Jennifer, Machin (February 22, 2024). "J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for "Era De Cristal"". Latina. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  20. ^ Por Marian, Coma (March 22, 2024). "J NOA ESTRENA BERSHKA MUSIC CON 'HASTA CUANDO'". VEIN Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  21. ^ Pip, Ellwood-Hughes (April 19, 2024). "J Noa drops new track 'Cenicienta' – watch the video". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "J NOA Performs "Arrogante" from Upcoming Debut". May 7, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  23. ^ "J Noa presenta su álbum debut, Mátense Por la Corona". Rolling Stone en Español. May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  24. ^ Por El Nuevo Diaro (October 25, 2022). "J Noa estrena mini documental "Mi Barrio"". EVDO. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  25. ^ Karen Gwee (April 29, 2024). "Listen to J Noa's exclusive playlist of rap bangers for The Cover". NME. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  26. ^ (anonymous) (May 31, 2024). "J NOA lanza su álbum debut 'Mátense por la Corona'". Sony España. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  27. ^ Roiz, Jessica (May 10, 2024). "Karol G & Feid Lead 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  28. ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 19, 2023). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2023 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  29. ^ Raygoza, Isabela (June 25, 2024). "Carín León, Maluma y Peso Pluma lideran nominaciones a Premios Juventud 2024: Lista completa". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  30. ^ Roiz, Jessica (January 22, 2024). "Maluma lidera nominaciones a Premio Lo Nuestro 2024: Lista completa". Billboard (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
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