Young Miko’s 26th Birthday: 10 Hit Songs to Celebrate!
November 8 marks the anniversary of this trap queen's journey
Young Miko has emerged as one of the most promising female artists in today’s Latin American music scene. She gained recognition after her breakthrough on TikTok with her viral hit «Lisa,» and today, we celebrate her 26th birthday! Despite her relatively young age, she has already shared the stage with renowned artists like Bad Bunny at the Choliseo in Puerto Rico and Karol G at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium. She has also collaborated with well-known artists such as Feid, Nicki Nicole, Cazzu, Villano Antillano, and many others.
Back in 2018, she embarked on her musical journey on SoundCloud under the name Young Miko. Her debut track, titled «Quiero,» marked the beginning of her musical career and quickly got thousands of streams. “Nobody knew who I was,” she recalls. “SoundCloud played a big role in letting me test these waters that I had never explored before, and to start seeing people’s reaction (on the platform).” She then made her official debut in the music scene with her first single, «105 Freestyle,» in collab with the producer Caleb Calloway.
We’ve already recognized her talent with some interesting facts about her, but now let’s continue to honor her success by taking a look at ten of the Puerto Rican artist’s beloved songs that truly highlight her talent.
1. «Lisa»
Baby Miko gained international stardom after her song «Lisa» became viral and suddenly we all found ourselves singing, “hablando claro, tengo un problema, y es que rápido me enchulo de las nenas.”
2. «Classy 101»
With this song featuring Feid, the artist from Puerto Rico made her official debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 1st. The track was released on March 30th through Universal Music Latino/UMLE and entered the chart at No. 99, with 5.5 million official streams in the United States, as reported by Luminate.
3. «wiggy»
Miko pays tribute to the 2002 hit song «Aserejé» by the Spanish group Las Ketchup in her own track titled «Wiggy.» Not only does she incorporate a portion of Las Ketchup’s song, but she also recreates a part of their iconic choreography in her music video and live performances.
4. «8 AM»
The dynamic duo of Nicki Nicole and Young Miko released a sensual and uplifting song titled «8 AM» early this year, perfectly in line with Nicky Nicole’s latest album –a journey of introspection. In this track, Nicole presents her most heartfelt work, featuring her trademark hard-hitting rhythms. The cherry on top, of course, is Miko’s innovative trap flow.
5. «Chulo pt.2»
What’s even more thrilling than Bad Gyal‘s song «Chulo»? It’s the version featuring Young Miko and Tokischa for «Chulo Pt. 2.» This remix combines reggaeton beats with the talents of both Dominican and Puerto Rican artists, making the result even more exhilarating.
6. «Brinca»
Before its release, this collaboration had become one of the most highly anticipated. «Brinca» was composed by Cazzu and Miko, and through it, they aim to challenge societal gender roles with a song filled with hard-hitting rhythms and catchy lyrics.
7. «Tempo»
The Puerto Rican artist joined forces with one of the world’s most renowned American music producers, Marshmello, who enjoys collaborating with Latin artists, following the success of «El Merengue» with Manuel Turizo. Together, they made a song firmly rooted in the trap genre.
8. «Colmillo»
Tainy‘s album DATA made it clear that he’s all about experimenting and trying new things, always with the goal of creating big hits, preferably with some of the biggest names in the music industry. It seems like he’s sticking to that plan with «Colmillo,» teaming up with J Balvin, our Baby Miko, and Jowell & Randy.
9. «Cuando Te Toca»
In 2023, the well-established artist Yandel dropped his latest studio album Resistencia, featuring a total of 17 tracks. With this release, he not only reaffirms his status as a genre icon but also showcases the talents of the emerging artists from the new generation who are currently making waves in urban music. This includes names like Tiago PZK and, of course, Baby Miko.
10. «Riri»
Found on her first album Trap Kitty, «Riri» has undoubtedly become a fan favorite among Miko’s followers. It’s worth noting that ‘Riri’ is one of Miko’s closest friends and has consistently been a significant source of inspiration for her creative processes.
Bonus
«105 Freestyle»
As we mentioned before, she made her entrance onto the music scene with her debut single, «105 Freestyle,» in collab with the producer Caleb Calloway.
