J Noa

Nohelys Jiménez (born October 17, 2005), known professionally as J Noa, is a Dominican rapper, singer, and songwriter from San Cristóbal.

Jiménez rose to prominence in 2021 after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, gained popularity. Her debut studio album, Autodidacta, released in 2023, received positive reviews despite failing to chart. Jiménez was nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards and for Female New Artist at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2024.

Early life Nohelys Jiménez was born and raised in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. She began her music career in childhood, composing her own songs at the age of eight. She met local musicians from a band in her hometown, San Cristóbal, and started performing with them.

Career J Noa begin her musical career in 2020. She gained popularity after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, garnered attention. J Noa released her debut extended play, Mi Barrio, on October 24, 2022, featuring four songs. After the EP release, she released the single "Qué Due?" on November 4, 2022. In 2023, she released the hit single "Betty" on January 20, this was followed by "No Me Pueden Parar" on March 24. On May 26, 2023, J Noa released her debut studio album, Autodidacta. J Noa released "SPICY" in November, along with a music video. In 2024, she released the singles: "Era De Cristal" on February 8 alongside a music video. J Noa released the singles "Hasta Cuando" on March 28, "Cenicienta" on April 18, alongside a music video, and "Arrogante (A COLORS SHOW)" on May 6. On May 30, 2024, J Noa released her second studio album, Mátense Por La Corona.

Discography

Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Album details Mi Barrio (EP) Released: October 24, 2022 Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC Formats: Digital download, streaming Autodidacta Released: May 26, 2023 Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC Formats: Digital download, streaming Mátense Por La Corona Released: May 30, 2024 Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC Formats: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations AwardYear Category Nominated work Result Ref. Heat Latin Music Awards2024 Musical Promise J Noa Latin Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rap/Hip Hop Song "Autodidacta" Premios Juventud 2024 The New Generation – Female J Noa Premio Lo Nuestro 2024 New Artist – Female