RaiNao

Naomi Ramírez was born and raised in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her father, a vocalist in salsa bands, including Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez's ensemble, introduced her to music from an early age. Despite her musical upbringing, she focused on the saxophone rather than singing, enrolling in the Escuela Libre de Música to study music theory and instrumental performance. == Career ==

RaiNao began her professional music career in 2020, uploading a reggae-infused cover of Víctor Manuelle's "He Tratado" to YouTube. Puerto Rican singer RaiNao got famous fast in the music world by mixing sounds like reggaeton, R&B, and pop. Her biggest break came from Bad Bunny, who first showed his support by bringing her to play at his Un Verano Sin Ti shows. Their bond became stronger when they made the song "Perfumito Nuevo" for his new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. After the album dropped, RaiNao joined the "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" residency in Puerto Rico and the huge Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour. Because she is performing their song on some of the world's largest stages including most of Latin America, this big team-up has introduced her unique style to fans all over the world. She has been one of the artists that has made the most appearances in the tour, mostly appearing in the “choliseo” in Puerto Rico since she is Boricua. == Artistry ==

Ramírez's music is defined by its genre-blending style, incorporating elements of reggaeton, jazz, R&B, drum and bass, and alternative pop. Her background as a saxophonist influences her use of live instrumentation, and her lyrics often explore themes of self-expression, vulnerability, and empowerment. Ramírez avoids trends in favor of creating music that reflects her personal experiences and artistic vision. Writing lyrics is a central part of her process, which she describes as a way to communicate uniquely. Her stage name, RaiNao, originated as an evolution of her nickname "Nao" and became part of her artistic identity as she embraced music as her "life project". == Discography ==

Albums • ahora A.K.A. Nao (2022) • Capicú (2024) Selected songs • "He Tratado" (2020) • "Me Fui" (2021) • "LUV" (2022) • "Plug" (2022) • "Un Amarre" (2022) • "Roadhead" (2024) • "Naomi's Interlude" (2024) == References ==