In Her Own League: Young Miko Unpacks Her Grammy-Nominated Debut Album, What She Hopes to Represent and the ‘Miko Effect’
variety.comThania Garcia It’s noon in Puerto Rico, and Young Miko is eager to get home. Just a few weeks ago, the 27-year-old, born María Victoria Ramírez, completed a 20-date headlining tour across the United States.
She’s back in her element now but still in transit, making the two-hour journey from the east side of the island to the west to meet her parents for dinner. “When I’m visiting my parents, I still look through their vinyl collection.
My dad has the best and most exclusive stuff,” Miko says in Spanish. “Ever since I can remember, music has always been a guide for me.” A rapper-singer with the confidence and cadence of a seasoned pro, Miko began developing her style as a preteen by participating in local talent shows and observing Lauryn Hill and Gwen Stefani.
She learned how to play guitar at 15 years-old and later pursued a career as a tattoo artist while studying visual arts. But music kept calling.
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