Hardy Nimi
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| Born | January 13, 1995 Baar, Switzerland |
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Hardy Nimi (born January 13, 1995) is a Swiss-born Congolese musician and entertainer renowned for his versatile sound. His music is infused with positive energy, featuring themes of love, family, spirituality, and people that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a strong fan base in Europe and growing global recognition, Hardy is quickly becoming an international artist.[1]
Some of his notable tracks include Mamacita, My Beyoncé, African Women, Riddim, and Mucho Guapo, all of which can be found on major streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Soundcloud.[2]
Hardy was born and raised in Switzerland. He grew up listening to Congolese musicians and was exposed to a variety of genres, including hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat.[3] While he initially had a passion for soccer and dreamed of becoming a professional player, his interest in music steadily grew over time, eventually surpassing his passion for soccer.
Hardy's interest in music started at a young age when he accompanied his mother to her gospel rehearsals. He later developed a confident stage presence through his involvement in a dance crew and began singing covers and posting them online as a teenager.
Hardy's music career took off at a young age when he performed a Lil Wayne song on stage at just 12 years old, solidifying his passion for a musical future. As a teenager, he began sharing his talent by singing covers online and gained attention with his original song "You Rock My World," which garnered over 50,000 views on YouTube.
Hardy made a comeback in 2016 with the release of "Mucho Guapo," a song that generated significant buzz and received extensive airplay on Swiss radio stations. Building on his success, he subsequently released his first official project, an EP titled "So Excited," showcasing his skills in hip-hop and R&B.
In 2018, Hardy ventured into Afrobeat with the debut of "Mamacita," followed by his most notable song to date, "My Beyoncé," which amassed over one million streams on Spotify. These releases marked significant milestones in his career, further establishing him as a versatile artist with a growing fan base.
As Hardy's career soared, he had the opportunity to perform at renowned venues within the local club scene and achieved a memorable milestone by opening for Burna Boy in Atlanta,which he cites as one of his notable career highlights.
Hardy’s other notable releases include Nah Leggo, Riddim, Mandem, African Women, Everything, and Overload.[4]
Discography
Singles
- Nah Leggo (2023)
- African Women (2022)
- Overload (2021)
- Riddim (2020)
- Mandem (2019)
- Everything (2019)
- My Beyoncé (2018)
- Mamacita (2018)
- Mucho Guapo (2016)
Album
- So Excited (2017)
In the media
References
- ↑ Stories, Local (31 March 2021). "Check Out Hardy Nimi's Story - Voyage ATL Magazine | ATL City Guide". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ "Hardy Nimi – «Mamacita» | LYRICS Magazin". www.lyricsmagazin.ch (in Deutsch). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ "Hardy Nimi from Democratic Republic of the Congo". Popnable.com. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ "Hardy Nimi will in Amerika durchstarten · Stooszyt · Radio 3FACH". 3fach.ch (in Deutsch). Retrieved 18 May 2023.