Nyanda

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Nyanda
Nyanda, in 2014
Nyanda, in 2014
Background information
Born
Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne

(1978-04-15) April 15, 1978 (age 48)
Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, reggae fusion
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2004–present
LabelsCat Music,[1] Tropic Electric, BlackLion Music, Pink Scorpion
Websitewww.officialnyanda.com

Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne, (born April 15, 1978) better known by her stage name/mononym Nyanda, is a Jamaican-American singer 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",[2] after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music.[3] Her first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was released in September 2013.

Early life

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Nyanda Thorbourne was born to an African-American mother and a Jamaican father in Kingston, Jamaica.[4] She has 3 sisters, Tasha, Nailah and Candace Thorbourne.[5] 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.[4] The name "Nyanda" is a Swahili word which means "plains".

Career

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Brick and Lace (2006–2012)

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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[6] / 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.[7]

Solo career (2013–present)

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February 2013 marked the launch of Nyanda's career as a solo artist with the release of her promotional single, "Trouble".[2][3] 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.[8] "Trouble" entered UK Music Week's Top 30 Urban Club Charts in Week 7 (2013)[9] and remained in the charts for 7 Weeks,[10][11] peaking at No. 15.[12]

Nyanda's first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was initially released as a free download through SoundCloud on March 8, 2013.[13] "Slippery When Wet" entered UK Music Week's Urban Club Charts in Week 27 (2013)[14] and remained in the Top 30 for 5 weeks,[15] peaking at No. 13.[16] 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.[17]

In August 2013, Nyanda released the electro fueled house track,[18] "Cool & Deadly"[19] with South African DJs Euphonik and Fresh. "Cool & Deadly" was considered a South African Summer Anthem in 2013[20] as it climbed to No. 28 on South Africa Airplay Charts and reached No. 1 on 5FM's Top 40. The music video for "Cool & Deadly"[21] 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.[22][23]

Bloodline

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In 2010, Nyanda and her sisters formed the songwriting team Bloodline. They have written songs for Kelly Rowland,[24] 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.[citation needed]

Philanthropy

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Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU)

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In February 2014, Nyanda was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Reach a Hand Uganda.[25]

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist

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Year Single Album
2017 "Rodeo Wine" Non-album singles
"Young & Alive" (with DJ LBR)
2016 "Keep Me Up All Night" (with Ripstar)
2015 "The Way U Love"
"All My Love"
"Put It on Me"
2014 "I Love Sax" (with Black Lion) I Love Sax EP[26]
2013 "Slippery When Wet" Slippery When Wet EP
"Cool & Deadly" (with Fresh and Euphonik as F.eU) Cool & Deadly EP[27]
"Trouble"[2] Promotional single
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Year Title Peak chart positions Album
BEL
[28] 		SPA
[29]
2013 "Your Ways" (Nyanda & GNL, Ray Signature, Irene Ntale, Big Tril, Maurice Hasa)[30] — — —
2013 "You Got Me Good (Tu Es Ma Go)" (Muss feat. Nyanda)[31] — — —
2013 "Je Dis Oui" (Barbara Kanam feat. Nyanda)[32] — — —
2013 "Boom & Rave" (Black Lion feat. Mr. Vegas & Nyanda)[33] — — Boom & Rave – EP
2013 "Like a Pro" (The Wizard feat. Nyanda & Chedda) — — Like a Pro – EP[34]
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) — — —
"Outta Control" (Admiral C4C feat. Nyanda) — —
2016 "Dancing Kizomba (The Kemist Remix)" (Alx Veliz feat. Nyanda) — — Single only[35]
"Touch Me" (Jessy Matador feat. Nyanda) — — Non-album single[36]
"No Apologies (The Kemist Remix)" (JoJo feat. Wiz Khalifa & Nyanda) — — Single only[37]
2018 "Wokie Wokie"[38] (Mr. P feat. Nyanda) – – Non-album single
2019 "Like Ya" (Jul feat. Nyanda) Rien100rien réédition

Non-singles

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As lead artist

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Year Song Album
2015 "Cinnamon Roll" (feat. Dionne Renée)[39] Black Lion Reggae Invasion Vol. 1
"One More Time" (with The Kemist)[40]
"Footprints" (feat. Assassin)[41]
2014 "I Won't Take You Back" Xleration Riddim – Single[42]
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Year Song Artist Album
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"
2018 "Wokie Wokie" Mr P (feat. Nyanda) Wokie Wokie Single

Songwriting credits

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Year Song Artist Album
2013 "Club Saved My Life" Wally Lopez featuring Brick & Lace and J Balvin Follow Me![43]
"Shot Gun" Brian Cross featuring Leah LaBelle Pop Star – The Album[44][45]
2012 "Follow the Leader" Wisin & Yandel featuring Jennifer Lopez Líderes
"Around the World" Christina Aguilera Lotus
"Grenade" Vincenzo featuring Brick & Lace La Matrice[46]
2011 "Say Yes" Nicole Scherzinger Killer Love
"This Time" (Sidney Samson Remix) Kizzo featuring Bloodline —[47]
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[48]
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[49]
"Nice 2 Meet U" Frank n Dank featuring Brick & Lace Nice 2 Meet U ('06 Version) 12"[50]
2005 "Tonight" Brick & Lace Bionic Ras Riddim[51]
"Make Me Wanna Get Naughty" Blink Riddim[52]

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2015 "All My Love"[53] Alex Ceausu
"Put It On Me"[54] Alex Ceausu
2014 "Run Away"[55] Peter Muls / Debbie Rowe
"Trouble"[56] Eric Christian King
"I Love Sax"[57] Damian Fyffe
"Mash It Up"[58] The Governor
"You Got Me Good"[59] Muss
"Your Ways"[60] Dayo Atarodo
2013 "Slippery When Wet"[61] Muss
"Like A Pro"[62] Igreco
"Cool & Deadly"[21] —

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