Nyanda

Nyanda
Background information
Birth name Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne
Born April 15, 1978 [1]
Kingston, Jamaica
Genres Reggae, Dancehall
Occupation(s) Singer-Songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2004 – present
Labels Tropic Electric, BlackLion Music, Pink Scorpion
Website www.officialnyanda.com

Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne, better known by her stage name 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 (song)".

In February 2013, Nyanda released her 1st promotional single, "Trouble",[2] after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music.[3] Her 1st 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. [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]

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[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)

February 2013 marked the launch of Nyanda's career as a solo artist with the release of her promotional single, "Trouble". [3][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. [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 #15.[12]


Nyanda's 1st official single, "Slippery When Wet", was initially released as a free download on Soundcloud March 8, 2013.[13] "Slippery When Wet" entered UK Music Week's Top 30 Urban Club Charts in Week 27 (2013) [14] and remained in the Top 30 for 5 weeks,[15] peaking at #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 #28 on South Africa Airplay Charts and reached #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

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.

Philanthropy

Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU)

In February 2014, Nyanda was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for REACH A HAND UGANDA.[25]

Discography

Singles

As Lead Artist

Year Single Album
2014 " I Love Sax " I Love Sax - EP [26]
2013 " Slippery When Wet " Slippery When Wet - EP
2013 " Cool & Deadly " Cool & Deadly - EP [27]
2013 " Trouble " [2] Promotional Single

As Featured Artist

Single Artist Album
" Run Away " Ian Thomas (feat. Nyanda) Run Away - Single [28]
" Mash It Up " [29] Black Lion & The Wizard (feat. Kat Dahlia, Nyanda & The Kemist) Black Lion Reggae Invasion Vol. 1
" Like A Pro " The Wizard (feat. Nyanda & Chedda) Like A Pro - EP [30]
" Blazin " ChildsPlay (feat. The Kemist & Nyanda) Blazin - Single [31]
" Boom & Rave " Black Lion (feat. Mr. Vegas & Nyanda) Boom & Rave - EP [32]
" Je Dis Oui " Barbara Kanam (feat. Nyanda) Je Dis Oui - Single [33]
" You Got Me Good (Tu Es Ma Go) " Muss (feat. Nyanda) You Got Me Good - Single[34]
" Your Ways " Nyanda, GNL, Ray Signature, Irene Ntale, Big Tril, Maurice Hasa Your Ways - Single [35]

Non-Singles

As Lead Artist

Year Song Album
2015 " Cinnnamon Roll " [36] Black Lion Reggae Invasion Vol. 1
" One More Time " [37]
" Footprints " [38]
2014 " I Won't Take You Back " Xleration Riddim - Single [39]

As Featured Artist

Year Song Artist Album
2014 " Superman " Arash feat (feat. Nyanda) Superman
" Ma Bala "

Writing Credits

Year Song Artist Album
2013 " Club Saved My Life " Wally Lopez feat Brick & Lace & J Balvin Follow Me! [40]
" Shot Gun " Brian Cross feat Leah Labelle Pop Star - The Album [41][42]
2012 " Follow The Leader " Wisin & Yandel feat Jennifer Lopez Lideres
" Around The World " Christina Aguilera Lotus
" Grenade " Vincenzo featuring Brick & Lace La Matrice [43]
2011 " Say Yes " Nicole Scherzinger Killer Love
2011 " This Time (Sidney Samson Remix) " Kizzo featuring Bloodline This Time - Single [44]
2009 " Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) " A. R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger Doll Domination
" Swat " Brick & Lace Birch - Military Riddim [45]
2007 " Get That Clear (Hold Up) " Brick & Lace 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 " Brick & Lace Detrimental Riddim - Single [46]
" Nice 2 Meet U " Frank n Dank feat 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
2014 "Run Away" [50] Peter Muls / Debbie Rowe
"Trouble" [51] Eric Christian King
"I Love Sax" [52] Damian Fyffe
"Mash It Up" [53] The Governor
"You Got Me Good" [54] Muss
"Your Ways" [55] Dayo Atarodo
2013 "Slippery When Wet" [56] Muss
"Like A Pro" [57] Igreco
"Cool & Deadly" [21] -

References

  1. ↑ Nyanda Facebook (Verified Account)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Trouble by Nyanda". SoundCloud.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Johnson, Richard (19 February 2013). "Brick & Lace Disbands". The Jamaica Observer.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Samuels, Natasha (8 April 2008). "Brick & Lace's Sexy Roots Music". The Jamaica Observer.
  5. ↑ "Jamaican Songwriting Team get JLo Hit". The Jamaica Star. 6 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Konvict Muzik". LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "aCharts-Love is Wicked". aCharts.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Perez Hilton - Trouble". PerezHilton.com. Perez Hilton. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 7, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 10, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 13, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  12. ↑ "Chart Pack - Trouble (Week 9, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "Slippery When Wet by Nyanda". SoundCloud.
  14. ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 28, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  15. ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 31, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  16. ↑ "Chart Pack - Slippery When Wet (Week 29, 2013)" (PDF). MCV. Music Week. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  17. ↑ "2014 Indie Music Awards Winner - Nyanda". www.AmusedNow.com. Amused Now. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  18. ↑ Sithole, Siyabonga (19 February 2013). "The Ten Best...House Tracks This Summer". The Jamaica Observer.
  19. ↑ "Cool & Deadly - EP by Nyanda & F. eU DJ". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  20. ↑ "Euphonik Does It Again". Soulcandi.com. Soul Candi. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Cool & Deadly Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  22. ↑ "Split Seconds Returns". channelo.dstv.com. Channel O TV. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  23. ↑ Mdaka, Rifumo. "Feedback Musiq: Cool & Deadly” – F.eU ft. Nyanda Video". channelo.dstv.com. Channel O TV. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  24. ↑ "Kelly Rowland Hits The Studio with Songwriting Team Bloodline". Hamada Mania Music Blog. 21 March 2014.
  25. ↑ Mandela, Winnie (February 10, 2014). "Brick n’ Lace Nyanda for Kampala". East African Business Week. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  26. ↑ "I Love Sax - EP by Nyanda & Black Lion". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  27. ↑ "Cool & Deadly by F.eU Dj & Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  28. ↑ "Run Away by Ian Thomas feat Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  29. ↑ "Mash It Up by Black Lion & The Wizard feat Kat Dahlia, Nyanda & The Kemist". SoundCloud.
  30. ↑ "Like A Pro by The Wizard feat Nyanda & Chedda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  31. ↑ "Blazin by ChildsPlay feat The Kemist & Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  32. ↑ "Boom & Rave by Black Lion feat Mr. Vegas & Nyanda on iTunes". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  33. ↑ "Je Dis Oui by Barbara Kanam feat Nyanda on iTunes". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  34. ↑ "You Got Me Good by Muss feat Nyanda". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  35. ↑ "Your Ways by Nyanda & Ugandan All-Stars". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  36. ↑ "Cinnamon Roll by Nyanda feat Dionne Renée". SoundCloud.
  37. ↑ "One More Time by Nyanda & The Kemist". SoundCloud.
  38. ↑ "Footprints by Nyanda feat Assassin". SoundCloud.
  39. ↑ "Xleration Riddim - Single on iTunes". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  40. ↑ "Club Saved My Life by Wally Lopez feat Brick & Lace and J Balvin". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  41. ↑ "Pop Star - The Album by Brian Cross". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  42. ↑ "RV Pop Music Reviews". 16 June 2013.
  43. ↑ "Grenade by Vincenzo featuring Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  44. ↑ "This Time by Kizzo feat Bloodline". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  45. ↑ "Swat by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  46. ↑ "Move Tonight by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  47. ↑ "Nice 2 Meet U by Frank n Dank featuring Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  48. ↑ "Tonight by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  49. ↑ "Make Me Wanna Get Naughty by Brick & Lace". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  50. ↑ "Run Away Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  51. ↑ "Trouble Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  52. ↑ "I Love Sax Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  53. ↑ "Mash It Up Official Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  54. ↑ "You Got Me Good Video". youTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  55. ↑ "Your Ways Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  56. ↑ "Slippery When Wet Video". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  57. ↑ "Like A Pro Official Video". YouTube. youtube.


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