Nada (South Korean musician)

This article is about the South Korean rapper and singer. For the Italian singer, see Nada (Italian singer).
Nada
나다
Nada for Marie Claire Korea in 2016
Born
Yoon Ye-jin

(1991-05-24) May 24, 1991 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationSunhwa Arts School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
  • model
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
  • Mafia Records (2013–2017)
  • Ground Zero (2017–2020)
  • World Star Entertainment (2020–present)
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Yoon Ye-jin (Hangul: 윤예진; born May 24, 1991), better known by her stage name Nada (나다) is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a former member of the girl group Wassup. Nada made her debut as a soloist on December 22, 2016, with the digital single "Seorae Village".

Personal life

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Nada was born as Yoon Ye-ji in Seoul, South Korea. She studied at Sunhwa Arts School.

Career

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2013–2016: Debut with Wassup and solo activities

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In 2013, Nada become a member of the girl group Wassup under Mafia Records, she was the main rapper of the group. On August 9, 2013, Nada released her first solo song "Bang Bang" as a member of Wassup, the song was also produced by her.[2] on May 18, 2014, Nada was featured in Pharaoh's song "Domperii" with Red Roc.[3] Nada participated in Mnet's rap competition TV show, Show Me the Money 3 as a contestant until round 3,[4] On February 2, 2016, Nada released her 1st mixtape Homework.[5] In July 2016, Nada become a contestant in Mnet's female rapper competition show Unpretty Rapstar 3,[6] she lost out to Giant Pink in the finals with 131 votes.

On October 28, 2016, Nada was chosen as the new model for fitness brand Reebok korea's women's campaign '#PERFECTNEVER'. The campaign supports "women who are endlessly challenged by themselves, rejecting the limits of perfection".[7][8][9][10] November 3, Mafia Records announced that Nada will be releasing a solo single but the company has yet to specify a specific release date.[11] on December 18, the teaser image for her solo single "Seorae Village" was released, the teaser of the music video was released on December 21.[12] the song along with its music video was released on December 22.[13][14]

2017–2019: Leaving Wassup, It's Okay to Be a Little Crazy and collaboration

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On February 1, 2017, it was announced that Nada had officially left Wassup after a dispute with the Mafia Records.[15][16] then Nada signed a contract with Ground Zero[17] and on September 27, she made her first comeback after leaving Wassup, with the single "Trippin".[18][19] On October 28, Nada was the cast member of SBS's variety show It's Okay to Be a Little Crazy,[20]

On January 12, 2018, Nada released "Ride", featuring Sumin.[21][22] On May 30, 2018, Nada and Mina Myoung of 1MILLION Dance Studio collaborate on a reality show about music called Never Sleep, it premiered on mobile contents service app oksusu on June 5.[23][24] The two also collaborate on a digital single called MND Project, released on June 15, 2018. With the song "Dozer".[25] The music video of "Dozer" was directed by TW from the company OVIS and the music video was also produced by OVIS theirself.[26] in August 2019, the Brazilian girl group EVE released the single "Oy Mama", which featured Nada.[27][28]

2020–present: "My Body" and Miss Back

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On April 17, 2020, World Star Entertainment announced that Nada would make her first comeback in 2 years.[29] the teaser image of her comeback with the song "My Body" was released on June 19, the song was released along with its music video on June 25.[30][31][32][33][4] Nada also participated in the song as a songwriter and producer.[34] She promoted the song in several music programs.[35][36]

On September 3, Nada joined MBN's reality-variety show Miss Back.[37] The show revolves around many female singers who debuted previously in girl groups, but slowly faded away from the limelight.[38][39][40] On November 20, Nada released "Piggyback Ride" featuring singer Raina.[41] On July 13, 2021, she announced her new single "Spicy", her first release in a year.[42][43] "Spicy" was released along with its music video on July 31, 2021.[44][45] On November 29, 2021, Nada release the single "Bulletproof".[46]

Discography

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Mixtape

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Release date Title Notes
February 2, 2016 Homework[47]

Singles

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Solo

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Release date Title Notes
August 9, 2013 "Bang Bang" Produced by her
December 22, 2016 "Seorae Village" (서래마을)
September 27, 2017 "Trippin'" Lyricist
June 25, 2020 "My Body" (내 몸) Lyricist and producer
July 31, 2021 "Spicy" (신) Lyricist
November 28, 2021 "Bulletproof" Lyricist
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Release date Title Artist(s) Album Notes
May 18, 2014 "Domperii" (feat. Red Roc, Nada) Pharoh Part 1
May 18, 2014 "We Are The Champs" (feat. Nada & Nari from Wassup) Champs Dynamite
March 27, 2015 "Pendulum" (시계추) (feat. Nada of Wassup) THE GITA —
May 27, 2015 "What About You?" (feat. Nada of Wassup, Eugene Jung, Seo Paul) Takers —
November 28, 2015 "Move Out" (비켜) (feat. Nada of Wassup) BETHEBLUE Emergence
October 13, 2015 "Luv Me" Stephanie Top Secret
March 2, 2016 "I Just Wanna" (feat. NADA of Wassup) Grey Day Permeate
August 11, 2019 "Oy Mama" (feat. Nada) EVE —

Collaborations

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Release year Release day Title Feat Album Notes
2016 February 23 "Do You Now My Heart?" (내 맘을 아냐고) NADA of Wassup, MADTOWN, Rooftop House Studio feat. Jui — co-producer
December 22 "Together As One" with various artists Hooxi, The Beginning W Foundation & United Nations campaign
2018 January 12 "Ride" Sumin —
June 15 "Dozer" (도져) Mina Myoung MND Project
2020 November 20 "Piggyback Ride" (어부바) Raina MBN Miss Back Part.2
December 17 "tantara" Raina, Soyul (Crayon Pop) MBN Miss Back Part.4
November 20 "Winter Fantasy" Dalsooobin, Sera, Gayoung, Soyul (Crayon Pop), Raina & Jung Yujin (The Ark) MBN Miss Back Part.5
2021 January 27 "Finale" Raina, Sera, Dalsooobin, Gayoung, Soyul (Crayon Pop) & Jung Yujin (The Ark) MBN Miss Back Part.9
January 27 "We Are The One" Raina, Sera, Dalsooobin, Gayoung, Soyul (Crayon Pop) & Jung Yujin (The Ark)

Participation on Albums

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Release year Release day Title Artist(s) Album Notes
2015 October 13 "Luv Me" Stephanie Top Secret
2016 August 20 "Scary (Prod.by KUSH)" (with Soyeon) (무서워) Unpretty Rapstar 3 Compilation
August 27 "Sticky (Prod. By San E)" (Feat. San E)
September 10 "Nothing (Prod. By Swings)" (Feat. Swings)
September 17 "Nasty" (Feat. Park Mi-kyung)
September 24 "King pin" (Feat. Koonta, Don Mills)
October 24 "She's coming (Prod. By Primary)" Unpretty Rapstar contestants

Filmography

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TV series

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Year Title Role Note
2020 Hanging On Guest appearance - Episode 7

Tv show

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Year Title Role Note
2014 Show Me the Money 3 Herself Contestant until round 3
2016 Unpretty Rapstar 3 Herself Contestant
2018 It's Okay to Be a Little Crazy Herself Cast member
Never Sleep Herself Cast member
2020–2021 Miss Back Herself Cast member
2021 Camping Middle School Cast Member [48]

References

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  1. ^ MoneyToday (17 April 2020). "Nada Signs Contract with World Star Entertainment". iZE (in Korean).
  2. ^ "BANG BANG (NADA Solo)". Genie Music (in Korean).
  3. ^ "래퍼 파로, 신곡 'Domperii' 뮤직비디오 선공개". 천지일보 - 새 시대 희망언론 (in Korean). 19 May 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Rapper Nada is back — with a new mindset, a new goal and a new single". Korea JoongAng Daily. 25 June 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "와썹 나다, 솔로활동 시동…믹스테이프 3부작 첫 작품 공개". m.edaily.co.kr. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  6. ^ "Third season of 'Unpretty Rapstar' kicks off". Korea JoongAng Daily. 29 July 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Wassup's Nada is the model for 'Reebok's women's campaign!". allkpop. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
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  9. ^ "리복, 래퍼 '나다' 출연 캠페인 TV광고 공개". donga.com. 2 November 2016.
  10. ^ "리복, 우먼스 캠페인 모델에 래퍼 '나다' 선정". www.fashionn.com.
  11. ^ "Wassup's Nada to release solo single before her group's full comeback!". allkpop. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  12. ^ "[나다(NADA)] 나다 서래마을 NADA Seorae Village Teaser". YouTube. 와썹WASSUP.
  13. ^ "Wassup's Nada visits 'Seorae Village' in funky new MV!". allkpop. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
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  16. ^ "WASSUP's Jinju & Dain also file suit against Mafia Records over lack of payments". Asian Junkie. 23 August 2015.
  17. ^ "Ground-Zero's Instagram profile post: "[나다 NADA] 공식 페이스북, 유투브 인사 Official YouTube, Facebook Greeting Please Subscribe and LIKE!!! 많은 사랑과 관심 그리고 구독 해주세요!! #Nada #나다 #QueenNada…"". Instagram. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
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  19. ^ "[나다 NADA - Trippin'] 공식 뮤직비디오 Official Music Video". YouTube.
  20. ^ "나다 측 "'살미도'로 욜로라이프 공개..다양한 활동 계획"". chosun.com. 20 July 2020.
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  23. ^ "NADA X MINA MYOUNG [NEVER SLEEP 네버슬립]". YouTube. 나다 NADA Official.
  24. ^ "Nada & 1MILLION's Mina Myoung partnering up for new music + performance reality show 'Never Sleep'". allkpop. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  25. ^ "DOZER - NADA X MINA MYOUNG / Mina Myoung Choreography". YouTube. 1MILLION Dance Studio.
  26. ^ "[NADA x MINA MYOUNG] 나다 x 미나명 'DOZER' MUSIC VIDEO". YouTube. 나다 NADA Official.
  27. ^ "Oy Mama (feat. Nada)". Apple Music.
  28. ^ "[MV] EVE, 나다 (NaDa) - Oy Mama | Idol School |". YouTube.
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  30. ^ "나다 (NADA) - '내 몸 (My Body)' M/V". YouTube.
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  33. ^ "래퍼 나다, 새 싱클 '내 몸' 뮤직비디오 2차 티저 공개". 서울경제 (in Korean). 24 June 2020.
  34. ^ "세고 선명하게 돌아온 나다의 외침… "경쟁보다 화합, 그리고 나를 먼저 사랑하자"". m.munhwa.com (in Korean).
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  39. ^ "MBN's "Miss Back" Announces Lineup Of Female Idols Who Will Take A Second Chance At Stardom". Soompi. 3 September 2020.
  40. ^ Dang, Ha. "MBN Launch New Show "Miss Back" Giving Forgotten Female Idols A Second Chance". Xenews.net.
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  44. ^ "Nada strikes in red in 'Spicy' MV". allkpop. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  45. ^ "NADA's "SPICY" turns up the heat in the latest single!". Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  46. ^ "나다(NADA) Bulletproof". Twitter.
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  48. ^ Kim Hyun-Rok (June 15, 2021). "서도현‧수빈‧나다, 캠핑 유튜브 '캠핑中학교'로 뭉친다". Naver (in Korean). spotvnews. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
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