Background
Nyanda Thorbourne was born to a Jamaican father and an American mother in Kingston, Jamaica.
Nyanda Thorbourne was born to a Jamaican father and an American mother in Kingston, Jamaica.
After graduating High School Nyanda studied Marketing at Miami Dade College and then Advertising & Theater at the University of Miami.
In February 2013, Nyanda released her first promotional single, "Trouble", after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music Her first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was released in September 2013. She has 3 sisters, Tasha, Nailah and Candace Thorbourne.
Nyanda went to Campion College High School during which time her group Brick & Lace was formed.
Brick & Lace (2006-2012)
In 2006 Akon signed the group to Konvict Muzik / 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.
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". 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 popular music
"Trouble" entered United Kingdom Music Week"s Top 30 Urban Club Charts in Week 7 (2013) and remained in the charts for 7 Weeks, peaking at #15.
Nyanda"s first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was initially released as a free download through SoundCloud on 8 March 2013. "Slippery When Wet" entered United Kingdom Music Week"s Urban Club Charts in Week 27 (2013) and remained in the Top 30 for 5 weeks, peaking at #13. lieutenant 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).
In August 2013, Nyanda released the electro fueled house track, "Cool & Deadly" with South African DJs Euphonik and Fresh.
"Cool & Deadly" was considered a South African Summer Anthem in 2013 as it climbed to #28 on South Africa Airplay Charts and reached #1 on 5FM"s Top 40. The music video for "Cool & Deadly" was done documentary style, with all footage being taken from Split Seconds, a 5-part television series on Channel O showcasing the fast-paced look at Fresh and Euphonik in Miami during 2013"s Winter Music Conference.
Bloodline
They have written songs for Kelly Rowland, 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.
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU)
In February 2014, Nyanda was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for REACH A HAND UGANDA.
Nyanda is a member of the Rhythm & Blues/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"s career in music started as a member of the popular/reggae group Brick & Lace.