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Naomi Ramírez is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter known professionaly as RaiNao. Based in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, her music incorporates elements of reggaeton, jazz, R&B, and alternative pop, shaped by her background in music theory and live performance.

Early life and education

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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.[1][2] 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.[1][2]

During her teenage years, Ramírez experienced anxiety and panic attacks, once requiring hospitalization during a mental health crisis. These challenges contributed to her initial hesitation to pursue music as a career.[2]

Ramírez attended the University of Puerto Rico, where she initially pursued a biology major with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. After encountering academic challenges, she switched to theater arts and audiovisual production in 2014.[2][3]

Career

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Ramírez began her professional music career in 2020, uploading a reggae-infused cover of Víctor Manuelle's "He Tratado" to YouTube.[2][3] Before embarking on a solo career, she toured as a backup vocalist for fellow Puerto Rican musician Rafa Pabön for four years, which helped her overcome stage fright and refine her vocal abilities.[1][2]

Her debut EP, ahora A.K.A. Nao, was released in 2022 under Rimas Entertainment's independent-focused label, Sonar.[1] The EP included tracks such as "Plug" and "Un Amarre" and featured experimental approaches to urbano and alternative genres.[1] Bad Bunny highlighted her track "LUV," which led to her performing at one of his concerts during the Un Verano Sin Ti tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[2]

In 2023, Ramírez performed at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. She contributed to Mora's album Estrella, appearing on two tracks​.[2]

Her debut album, Capicú, was released in February 2024, blending reggaeton, jazz, R&B, and other genres​​.[2][3] It featured experimental elements such as live horns and percussive rhythms and included songs like "Roadhead" and "Naomi's Interlude."[2]​ Later that year, she performed at Baja Beach Fest, marking another milestone in her career.[3]

Artistry

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Ramírez's music is defined by its genre-blending style, incorporating elements of reggaeton, jazz, R&B, drum and bass, and alternative pop.[1][2] Her background as a saxophonist influences her use of live instrumentation, and her lyrics often explore themes of self-expression, vulnerability, and empowerment.[2][3]

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​.[2]

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."[2]

Discography

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Albums

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  • ahora A.K.A. Nao (2022)[1]
  • Capicú (2024)[2][3]

Selected songs

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  • "He Tratado" (2020)[2]
  • "Me Fui" (2021)[1][2]
  • "LUV" (2022)[2]
  • "Plug" (2022)[1]
  • "Un Amarre" (2022)[1]
  • "Roadhead" (2024)[2]
  • "Naomi’s Interlude" (2024)[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Arroyo, Juan J. (February 25, 2022). "Meet RaiNao, the Singer Captivating Listeners With Her Alt-Perreo". Remezcla. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Georgi, Maya (2024-02-23). "RaiNao Is on Her Way to Superstardom. What Better Time Than Now?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Trujillo, Jovita (2024-08-12). "RaiNao promises fans more music, art, and love". HOLA! USA. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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