J Noa
Dominican rapper (born 2005)
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Nohelys Jiménez (born October 17, 2005), known professionally as J Noa, is a Dominican rapper, singer, and songwriter from San Cristóbal.[2][3]
October 17, 2005
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
J Noa | |
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| Born | Nohelys Jiménez[1] October 17, 2005 San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Label | Sony Music |
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
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.[8][9]
Career
J Noa begin her musical career in 2020. She gained popularity after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, garnered attention.[10][11] J Noa released her debut extended play, Mi Barrio, on October 24, 2022, featuring four songs.[12] After the EP release, she released the single "Qué Due?" on November 4, 2022.[13] In 2023, she released the hit single "Betty" on January 20,[14] this was followed by "No Me Pueden Parar" on March 24.[15] On May 26, 2023, J Noa released her debut studio album, Autodidacta.[16] J Noa released "SPICY" in November, along with a music video.[17] In 2024, she released the singles: "Era De Cristal" on February 8 alongside a music video.[18][19] J Noa released the singles "Hasta Cuando" on March 28,[20] "Cenicienta" on April 18, alongside a music video,[21] and "Arrogante (A COLORS SHOW)" on May 6.[22] On May 30, 2024, J Noa released her second studio album, Mátense Por La Corona.[23]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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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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Awards and nominations
| 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] | |