Nyanda
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Background information | |
Birth name | Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne |
Born |
Kingston, Jamaica | 15 April 1978
Genres | Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae fusion |
Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2004 – present |
Labels | Tropic Electric, BlackLion Music, Pink Scorpion |
Associated acts | Brick & Lace, The Kemist, Akon, Wisin & Yandel, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger, Arash, F.eU |
Website |
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Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne, better known by her stage name/mononym Nyanda is a Jamaican-American recording artist and songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. Nyanda is a member of the R&B/reggae duo Brick & Lace whose debut album, Love Is Wicked, was released through Geffen / Kon Live in 2007 and featured the chart-topping single "Love Is Wicked".
In February 2013, Nyanda released her first promotional single, "Trouble",[1] after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music.[2] Her first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was released in September 2013.
Early life
Nyanda Thorbourne was born to a Jamaican father and an American mother in Kingston, Jamaica.[3] She has 3 sisters, Tasha, Nailah and Candace Thorbourne.[4] Nyanda went to Campion College High School during which time her group Brick & Lace was formed. After graduating High School Nyanda studied Marketing at Miami Dade College and then Advertising & Theater at the University of Miami.[3]
Career
Brick & Lace (2006-2012)
Nyanda's career in music started as a member of the pop/reggae group Brick & Lace. In 2006 Akon signed the group to Konvict Muzik[5] / Geffen Records and released their debut album, Love Is Wicked in 2007. The album spawned four charting singles – "Never Never", "Get That Clear", "Bad to di Bone" and their biggest hit, "Love Is Wicked", which was listed for 97 weeks in 7 different charts.[6]
Solo career (2013-present)
February 2013 marked the launch of Nyanda's career as a solo artist with the release of her promotional single, "Trouble".[1][2] Produced by Black Lion, "Trouble" is a remix of Taylor Swift's multi-platinum single "I Knew You Were Trouble" which fuses reggae, dancehall and pop music.[7] "Trouble" entered UK Music Week's Top 30 Urban Club Charts in Week 7 (2013) [8] and remained in the charts for 7 Weeks,[9][10] peaking at #15.[11]
Nyanda's first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was initially released as a free download through SoundCloud on 8 March 2013.[12] "Slippery When Wet" entered UK Music Week's Urban Club Charts in Week 27 (2013) [13] and remained in the Top 30 for 5 weeks,[14] peaking at #13.[15] It was licensed and officially released later in the year by Cloud 9 (Benelux), Magic Records (Poland & Bulgaria) and Tropic Electric / InGrooves (Rest of the World). "Slippery When Wet" Won the Award for Best Reggae Song at the 2014 Lipstick Radio's Indie Music Awards.[16]
In August 2013, Nyanda released the electro fueled house track,[17] "Cool & Deadly" [18] with South African DJs Euphonik and Fresh. "Cool & Deadly" was considered a South African Summer Anthem in 2013 [19] as it climbed to #28 on South Africa Airplay Charts and reached #1 on 5FM's Top 40. The music video for "Cool & Deadly" [20] was done documentary style, with all footage being taken from Split Seconds, a 5-part TV series on Channel O showcasing the fast-paced look at Fresh and Euphonik in Miami during 2013's Winter Music Conference.[21][22]
Bloodline
In 2010, Nyanda and her sisters formed the songwriting team Bloodline. They have written songs for Kelly Rowland,[23] Christina Aguilera, Nicole Scherzinger, Leah LaBelle and Arash. In 2012, she co-wrote the gold-certified, chart topping single "Follow the Leader" by Wisin & Yandel featuring Jennifer Lopez.
Philanthropy
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU)
In February 2014, Nyanda was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for REACH A HAND UGANDA.[24]
Discography
Singles
As Lead Artist
Year | Single | Album |
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2015 | "The Way U Love" | Single |
2015 | "All My Love" | Single |
2015 | "Put It On Me" | Single |
2014 | "I Love Sax" (with Black Lion) | EP[25] |
2013 | "Slippery When Wet" | EP |
2013 | "Cool & Deadly" (with Fresh and Euphonik as F.eU) | EP[26] |
2013 | "Trouble" [1] | Promotional single |
As Featured Artist
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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BEL [27] |
SPA [28] | |||
2013 | "Your Ways" (Nyanda & GNL, Ray Signature, Irene Ntale, Big Tril, Maurice Hasa)[29] | — | — | N/A |
2013 | "You Got Me Good (Tu Es Ma Go)" (Muss feat. Nyanda)[30] | — | — | N/A |
2013 | "Je Dis Oui" (Barbara Kanam feat. Nyanda)[31] | — | — | N/A |
2013 | "Boom & Rave" (Black Lion feat. Mr. Vegas & Nyanda)[32] | — | — | Boom & Rave - EP |
2013 | "Like A Pro" (The Wizard feat. Nyanda & Chedda) | — | — | Like A Pro - EP [33] |
2014 | "Blazin" (ChildsPlay feat. The Kemist & Nyanda) | — | — | |
2014 | "Mash It Up" (Black Lion & The Wizard feat. Kat Dahlia, Nyanda & The Kemist) | — | — | Black Lion Reggae Invasion Vol. 1 |
2014 | "Run Away" (Ian Thomas featuring Nyanda) |
25 | 28 | Gametime |
2015 | "Kikute" (Leila Kayondo feat. Nyanda) | — | — | N/A |
"Outta Control" (Admiral C4C feat. Nyanda) | — | — | ||
2016 | "Dancing Kizomba (The Kemist Remix)" (Alx Veliz feat. Nyanda) | — | — | Dancing Kizomba (The Kemist Remix - Single) [34] |
"Touch Me" (Jessy Matador feat. Nyanda) | — | — | Touch Me - Single [35] |
Non-Singles
As Lead Artist
Year | Song | Album |
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2015 | "Cinnamon Roll" (feat. Dionne Renée) [36] | Black Lion Reggae Invasion Vol. 1 |
"One More Time" (with The Kemist) [37] | ||
"Footprints" (feat. Assassin) [38] | ||
2014 | "I Won't Take You Back" | Xleration Riddim - Single [39] |
As Featured Artist
Year | Song | Artist | Album |
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2015 | "Mine Tonight" | Burna Boy (feat. Nyanda) | On A Spaceship |
"Dangerous" | Pachanga (feat. Nyanda) | La Era Positivo | |
2014 | "Superman" | Arash (feat. Nyanda) | Superman |
"Ma Bala" |
Songwriting credits
Year | Song | Artist | Album |
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2013 | "Club Saved My Life" | Wally Lopez featuring Brick & Lace and J Balvin | Follow Me! [40] |
"Shot Gun" | Brian Cross featuring Leah LaBelle | Pop Star - The Album [41][42] | |
2012 | "Follow the Leader" | Wisin & Yandel featuring Jennifer Lopez | Líderes |
"Around the World" | Christina Aguilera | Lotus | |
"Grenade" | Vincenzo featuring Brick & Lace | La Matrice [43] | |
2011 | "Say Yes" | Nicole Scherzinger | Killer Love |
"This Time" (Sidney Samson Remix) | Kizzo featuring Bloodline | N/A [44] | |
2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" | A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger | Doll Domination |
"Swat" | Brick & Lace | Birch - Military Riddim [45] | |
2007 | "Get That Clear (Hold Up)" | Love Is Wicked | |
"Never Never" | |||
"Don't Stop" | |||
"Take Me Back" | |||
"Why'd You Lie" | |||
"Love is Wicked" | |||
"Boyfriend" | |||
"Push It Up" | |||
"Buss A Shot" | |||
"Mr. Officer" | |||
"My Apple" | |||
"U and Me" | |||
2006 | "Move Tonight" | Detrimental Riddim [46] | |
"Nice 2 Meet U" | Frank n Dank featuring Brick & Lace | Nice 2 Meet U ('06 Version) 12" [47] | |
2005 | "Tonight" | Brick & Lace | Bionic Ras Riddim [48] |
"Make Me Wanna Get Naughty" | Blink Riddim [49] |
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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2015 | "All My Love" [50] | Alex Ceausu |
"Put It On Me" [51] | Alex Ceausu | |
2014 | "Run Away" [52] | Peter Muls / Debbie Rowe |
"Trouble" [53] | Eric Christian King | |
"I Love Sax" [54] | Damian Fyffe | |
"Mash It Up" [55] | The Governor | |
"You Got Me Good" [56] | Muss | |
"Your Ways" [57] | Dayo Atarodo | |
2013 | "Slippery When Wet" [58] | Muss |
"Like A Pro" [59] | Igreco | |
"Cool & Deadly" [20] | — |
References
- 1 2 3 "Trouble by Nyanda". SoundCloud.
- 1 2 Johnson, Richard (19 February 2013). "Brick & Lace Disbands". The Jamaica Observer.
- 1 2 Samuels, Natasha (8 April 2008). "Brick & Lace's Sexy Roots Music". The Jamaica Observer.
- ↑ "Jamaican Songwriting Team get JLo Hit". The Jamaica Star. 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Konvict Muzik". LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ↑ "Love is Wicked". aCharts.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ↑ "Perez Hilton - Trouble". PerezHilton.com. Perez Hilton. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 7, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 10, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 13, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 9, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Slippery When Wet by Nyanda". SoundCloud.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 28, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 31, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 29, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Indie Music Awards Winner - Nyanda". www.AmusedNow.com. Amused Now. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ↑ Sithole, Siyabonga (19 February 2013). "The Ten Best...House Tracks This Summer". The Jamaica Observer.
- ↑ "Cool & Deadly - EP by Nyanda & F. eU DJ". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Euphonik Does It Again". Soulcandi.com. Soul Candi. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- 1 2 "Cool & Deadly Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Split Seconds Returns". channelo.dstv.com. Channel O TV. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ Mdaka, Rifumo. "Feedback Musiq: Cool & Deadly" – F.eU ft. Nyanda Video". channelo.dstv.com. Channel O TV. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Kelly Rowland Hits The Studio with Songwriting Team Bloodline". Hamada Mania Music Blog. 21 March 2014.
- ↑ Mandela, Winnie (10 February 2014). "Brick n' Lace Nyanda for Kampala". East African Business Week. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "I Love Sax - EP by Nyanda & Black Lion". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Cool & Deadly by F.eU Dj & Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ http://www.ultratop.be/fr/song/15768f/Ian-Thomas-feat.-Tyga-Cheers
- ↑ http://www.spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ian+Thomas+feat.+Nyanda&titel=Run+Away&cat=s
- ↑ "Your Ways by Nyanda & Ugandan All-Stars". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-got-me-good-tu-es-ma-go/id666622267
- ↑ "Je Dis Oui by Barbara Kanam feat Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/be/album/boom-rave-feat.-mr.-vegas/id917503458
- ↑ "Like A Pro by The Wizard feat Nyanda & Chedda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ↑ "Dancing Kizomba (The Kemist Remix) - Single by Alx Veliz feat Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ↑ "Touch Me [Radio Edit] - Single by Jessy Matador feat Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cinnamon Roll by Nyanda feat Dionne Renée". SoundCloud.
- ↑ "One More Time by Nyanda & The Kemist". SoundCloud.
- ↑ "Footprints by Nyanda feat Assassin". SoundCloud.
- ↑ "Xleration Riddim - Single on iTunes". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ↑ "Club Saved My Life by Wally Lopez feat Brick & Lace and J Balvin". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Pop Star - The Album by Brian Cross". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "RV Pop Music Reviews". 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "Grenade by Vincenzo featuring Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "This Time by Kizzo feat Bloodline". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Swat by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Move Tonight by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Nice 2 Meet U by Frank n Dank featuring Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Tonight by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Make Me Wanna Get Naughty by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM-qa6d-L9c
- ↑ "Put It On Me Official Video". MTV Romania. MTV. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ "Run Away Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ↑ "Trouble Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "I Love Sax Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Mash It Up Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ↑ "You Got Me Good Video". youTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Your Ways Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Slippery When Wet Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Like A Pro Official Video". YouTube. youtube.
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