Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne, 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".

Nyanda
Background information
Birth nameNyanda Janelle Thorbourne
Born (1978-04-15) April 15, 1978 (age 46)
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

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" Single
2017 "Young & Alive" (with Dj LBR) Single
2016 "Keep Me Up All Night" (with Ripstar) Single
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[26]
2013 "Slippery When Wet" EP
2013 "Cool & Deadly" (with Fresh and Euphonik as F.eU) EP[27]
2013 "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) Dancing Kizomba (The Kemist Remix – Single)[35]
"Touch Me" (Jessy Matador feat. Nyanda) Touch Me – Single[36]
"No Apologies.(The Kemist Remix)" (JoJo feat. Wiz Khalifa & Nyanda) No Apologies.(Tropical Remix)[37]
2018 "Wokie Wokie[38]" (Mr. P feat. Nyanda) Wokie Wokie – 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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