Nikky Bourbon
Nikky Bourbon (born 6 January 1988), also known as BRBN, is a Latinx singer-songwriter. She began establishing herself by collaborating with artists such as RedOne and Kat Dahlia, Bodega Bamz, and Masta Ace, and has worked her way up to debut as a solo artist.
Early life
Bourbon was born in The Bronx and raised in Hudson County, New Jersey by two Nuyorican parents. She has one younger brother. During her childhood, she had to go back and forth between New York and New Jersey because of financial circumstances. Her parents were a product of the war on drugs campaign. Caught on the wrong side of this movement, Bourbon resold drugs at an early age. However, her parents emphasized the value of education, and she was able to successfully attend North Bergen High School and graduated from Rutgers University (with a degree in Communications and Psychology). After college, she pursued music because she knew she wanted to be a musician from an early age. She was introduced to Eddie "Shy Boogs" Timmons and made her first EP with him.[1]
Career
Bourbon started out making collaborations with artists such as RedOne, Salaam Remi, Kat Dahlia, Kevin Gates, and more. She also creative directed music videos for Cardi B, Latto, and TMG Fre$h. She has also penned syncs for popular networks showcasing her work on Freeform’s Grown-ish[2], Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, and the Disney+ Original Cheaper by the Dozen (2022 film). She was the only female headliner at the PR festival 2022 97.9FM Mega and Amor stages, performing for over a hundred thousand audience members. She also is part of the Symphonic Latino Roster, alongside Tokischa and Marshmello. Her debut single "Yippie Khayo"[3] is a Latin dance trank showcasing distinctive perreo and advocates a sex-positive perspective "as Nikky Bourbon melodically takes control of her sexual narrative while encouraging other women to follow suit".[4] This rollout has Bourbon play the part of director, singer, producer, and dancer. The end of the video pays homage to the late Dominican producer Xtassy from duo A&X, who helped bring this track to life in one of his final pieces before his death. Coming from limited resources, she has challenged herself and executive produced, choreographed, and directed many of her music videos. Using her creative vision, she hopes to bridge the Latinx and English communities through awareness and genuine conversations.[5]
Discography
| Album | Release year |
|---|---|
| Drink Me Up | 2017 |
| Damaged | 2017 |
| Open | 2017 |
| Rockstar | 2018 |
| Amorfoda | 2018 |
| Que No f. Bodega Bamz | 2019 |
| Push You Away | 2020 |
| Que Tú Quieres | 2020 |
| Yippie Khayo | 2022 |
References
- ↑ "Meet Nikky Bourbon| Artist/ Entrepreneur/ Para La Cultura". Shoutout LA. Shoutout LA. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ↑ "Nikky Bourbon estrena nuevo sencillo titulado «Yippie Khayo»". En Vivo. Telesistema Dominicano SAS. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ Lateef, Ayodeji. "Nikky Bourbon Releases Latin Debut "Yippie Khayo"". Yours Truly. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ Powell, Jon. "Nikky Bourbon unveils sultry new visual for "Yippie Khayo"". Revolt. Revolt TV. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ↑ Weasel. "Nikky Bourbon Debuts Feminist Anthem "Diosa"". 4ShoMag. 4sho Magazine LLC. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
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