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	All the singles were released under the Ruido Callejero Music label and distributed through digital download and music streaming platforms.		All the singles were released under the Ruido Callejero Music label and distributed through digital download and music streaming platforms.

	== ~~References~~ ==		== External links ==

	~~{{Reflist}}~~		* [[https://www.facebook.com/ Mel Granda on Facebook]]
			* [[https://www.instagram.com/ Mel Granda on Instagram]]
			* [[https://www.tiktok.com/ Mel Granda on TikTok]]

	== ~~External links~~ ==		== References ==

	* [[https://www.facebook.com/\|Mel Granda on Facebook]]
	* [[https://www.instagram.com/\|Mel Granda on Instagram]]
	* [[https://www.tiktok.com/\|Mel Granda on TikTok]]

	[[Category:1987 births]]		[[Category:1987 births]]

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{{Infobox person
| name = Mel Granda
| image = Mel Granda.jpeg
| birth_name = Melissa Granda
| birth_date = August 28, 1987
| birth_place = Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| nationality = Canadian
| occupation = Entrepreneur, singer, talent agent
| spouse = [[Nahim Jorge Bonilla]]
| children = 4
| known_for = Music career, Ruido Callejero Music, "After Party", Mandrake
| citizenship = Canada
}}
'''Mel Granda''' (born Melissa Granda on August 28, 1987, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian entrepreneur and singer of Peruvian heritage who is professionally known as Mel Granda.

Granda has worked alongside her husband, Nahim Jorge Bonilla, on business ventures in the entertainment, hospitality, and talent management sectors. Their business activities originated in Montreal and later extended to Miami, Florida, where they established Mandrake, a restaurant and entertainment venue.<ref name="ElNacional">[[https://elnacional.com.do/nahim-jorge-bonilla-se-destaca-en-el-mundo-del-entretenimiento/|Nahim Jorge Bonilla se destaca en el mundo del entretenimiento]]. ''El Nacional'', 29 March 2023 (in Spanish).</ref><ref name="Univision">Nahim Jorge Bonilla y Melissa Granda: Emprendedores y Productores de Música que Impulsan la Carrera de Nuevos Talentos. ''Univision'', 5 April 2023 (in Spanish).</ref> In 2023, the couple launched Ruido Callejero Music, a record label specializing in urban and Latin music.<ref name="BillboardArgentina">[[https://billboard.ar/industria/los-empresarios-nahim-jorge-bonilla-y-melissa-granda-unen-fuerzas-para-lanzar-un-sello-discografico/|Los empresarios Nahim Jorge Bonilla y Melissa Granda unen fuerzas para lanzar un sello discográfico]]. ''Billboard Argentina'', 10 April 2023 (in Spanish).</ref><ref name="ForbesMexico">La música latina sigue en expandiéndose por todo el mundo. ''Forbes México'', 26 April 2023 (in Spanish).</ref>

In October 2023, Granda made her debut in the recording industry with "After Party", a single featuring Osmani García and Busy Signal. The track reached number one on the US Latin iTunes chart and entered Billboard's Latin Digital Song Sales and Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales charts, where it peaked at number 7 and number 13, respectively.<ref name="JamaicaStar">[[https://jamaica-star.com/article/entertainment/20231013/busy-signal-spanish-artistes-drop-latin-dancehall-track|Busy Signal, Spanish artistes drop Latin-dancehall track]]. ''The Jamaica Star'', 13 October 2023.</ref><ref name="BillboardDance">[[https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-digital-song-sales/2023-10-21/|Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales: 21 October 2023]]. ''Billboard'', 21 October 2023.</ref><ref name="BillboardLatin">[[https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-digital-song-sales/2023-10-21/|Latin Digital Song Sales: 21 October 2023]]. ''Billboard'', 21 October 2023.</ref>

Among her subsequent collaborative recordings were "Descodifícame", featuring Kevin Roldán and Poo Bear,<ref name="Zeta">[[https://zeta.com.pa/noticias-del-dia/notistarz/49771-estrenan-video-musical-descodificame-de-mel-granda-y-kevin-roldan.html|Estrenan video musical «Descodifícame», de Mel Granda y Kevin Roldan]]. ''Zeta'', 3 February 2024 (in Spanish).</ref> and "Sicaria", featuring Poo Bear and Jowell & Randy.<ref name="ContraReplica">[[https://www.contrareplica.mx/nota-Mel-Granda-se-une-a-Jowell-Randy-y-Poo-Bear-para-interpretar-el-tema--Sicaria---202415330|Mel Granda se une a Jowell & Randy y Poo Bear para interpretar el tema “Sicaria”]]. ''ContraRéplica'', 15 March 2024 (in Spanish).</ref> In February 2024, she made her debut as a live performer at the Vibra Urbana Miami Festival.<ref name="TimeOut">[[https://www.timeout.com/miami/music/vibra-urbana-miami|Guide to Vibra Urbana Miami 2024]]. ''Time Out'', 20 October 2023.</ref>

== Biography and career ==

Melissa Granda was born on August 28, 1987, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Peruvian parents.

She first met Nahim Jorge Bonilla in Montreal. Bonilla is a Mexican national who lives in Canada and is the grandnephew of Mexican actor Héctor Bonilla. Granda and Bonilla subsequently married and started a family.<ref name="ElNacional"/> Their joint business interests have involved the entertainment, hospitality, and talent management industries.<ref name="Univision"/>

While based in Montreal, Granda and Bonilla established an event production company called '''M.E.L. Productions (Music Events Latino-Americanos)'''. The company organized live events featuring Latin American performers, including Luis Vargas and Raulín Rodríguez.<ref name="ElNacional"/> Their event activities also brought artists such as Karol G, Noriel, Darell, and Almighty to Montreal, together with performers from bachata and salsa groups.<ref name="ElNacional"/>

Their business interests also extended into hospitality and nightlife. Before establishing M.E.L. Productions, the couple had been involved in ventures that included the restobar Barbe Bleue and the nightclub Ruby WU, which was named after their daughter Ruby.<ref name="ElNacional"/> They later acquired the concert venue RoseWood. A performance by Grupo Niche at the venue was recognized with the Latin Awards Canada award for Best Concert.<ref name="ElNacional"/>

Around the beginning of 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, Granda and Bonilla received a business proposal that prompted them to relocate from Montreal to Miami, Florida. After moving, they established connections within Miami's entertainment industry.<ref name="ElNacional"/>

The couple subsequently founded Mandrake in Miami Beach. Operating as a restaurant and lounge, the venue specializes in Nikkei cuisine and became associated with the city's social and entertainment activities.<ref name="ElNacional"/><ref name="Mandrake">[[https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach-news/mandrake-is-miami-beachs-premiere-spot-for-the-social-scene/|Mandrake is Miami Beach's Premiere Spot for the Social Scene]]. ''Miami's Community Newspapers'', 1 February 2023.</ref><ref name="BillboardArgentina"/>

=== Ruido Callejero Music ===

Granda and Bonilla founded '''Ruido Callejero Music''' in April 2023. The record label was established with the aim of supporting emerging performers in the Latin music industry.<ref name="BillboardArgentina"/><ref name="Univision"/>

The label's establishment was reported by ''Billboard Argentina'', which presented Granda and Bonilla as music producers and artist managers. The publication outlined their respective professional backgrounds, highlighting Granda's work in music and event production and Bonilla's experience in business management and artist representation.<ref name="BillboardArgentina"/>

''Forbes México'' also covered the label's plans to highlight the cultural variety of Latin music through artists working across different genres.<ref name="ForbesMexico"/> In discussions with the publication, Granda and Bonilla spoke about their interest in bringing together musical styles such as salsa, cumbia, merengue, and reggaeton.<ref name="ForbesMexico"/><ref name="ContraReplica"/>

=== Music career ===

Granda's first official recording as an artist was "After Party", released on October 5, 2023, through Ruido Callejero Music. The single featured Cuban singer Osmani García and Jamaican artist Busy Signal.<ref name="AfterParty">[[https://music.apple.com/us/album/after-party-feat-crawba-genius-single/1709901910|After Party (feat. Crawba Genius) - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref><ref name="CiberCuba">[[https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2023-10-10-u208487-e208487-s27065-colaboracion-internacional-osmani-garcia-estreno-junto|¡Colaboración internacional! Osmani García de estreno junto a Mel Granda y Busy Signal]]. ''CiberCuba'', 10 October 2023 (in Spanish).</ref>

According to ''The Jamaica Star'', "After Party" reached the number-one position on the US Latin iTunes chart.<ref name="JamaicaStar"/> The recording also appeared on Billboard's digital sales charts, reaching number 7 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart and number 13 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart.<ref name="BillboardLatin"/><ref name="BillboardDance"/>

Producer Crawba Genius discussed the recording in an interview with ''The Jamaica Star'', explaining its musical approach and the combination of Latin influences with the dancehall elements associated with Busy Signal.<ref name="JamaicaStar"/>

Granda followed her debut with "Party Nice", released on November 17, 2023. The single featured Busy Signal and Maycol Riddim.<ref name="PartyNice">[[https://music.apple.com/us/song/1716371856|Party Nice (feat. Crawba Genius) - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref>

Her third single, "I Do", was released on December 1, 2023. It featured Crawba Genius and Jamaican artist Jah Vinci.<ref name="IDo">[[https://music.apple.com/ru/album/i-do-single/1733578395|I Do - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref>

On January 26, 2024, Granda issued "Descodifícame", a collaboration with Colombian singer Kevin Roldán and American producer Poo Bear.<ref name="Descodificame">[[https://music.apple.com/gb/song/1733110116|Descodificame - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref> The accompanying music video, directed by Guillermo Director, includes a reference to the film ''The Matrix'' and follows a narrative combining elements of reality and fantasy.<ref name="Zeta"/>

On February 8, 2024, she released "Yo te espero", recorded in collaboration with Dominican artists Tivi Gunz and Drumz Lt.<ref name="YoTeEspero">[[https://music.apple.com/us/album/yo-te-espero-single/1729688157|Yo te espero - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref>

Granda appeared at the Vibra Urbana Festival in Miami on February 18, 2024, marking her live performance debut. Other performers on the festival lineup included Anuel AA, Rauw Alejandro, Bizarrap, and Arcángel.<ref name="TimeOut"/>

Her next release, "Sicaria", arrived on March 15, 2024. The single featured Puerto Rican duo Jowell & Randy and producer Poo Bear.<ref name="Sicaria">[[https://music.apple.com/us/album/sicaria-single/1732696370|Sicaria - Single]]. ''Apple Music'', Apple Inc.</ref><ref name="ContraReplica"/> Guillermo Figueredo directed the accompanying music video. Its storyline depicts two men who are interested in Granda's character, while she remains unwilling to commit to either of them.<ref name="ContraReplica"/>

Granda explained that "Sicaria" was intended to introduce an upcoming EP. In an article published by ''Hoy'' on March 27, 2024, she discussed the project, which was planned for release in 2024 and was scheduled to be produced by Poo Bear.<ref name="Hoy">Mel Granda lanzará álbum producido por Poo Bear, productor de Justin Bieber. ''Hoy'', 27 March 2024 (in Spanish).</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Singles ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Title
! Collaborating artists
! Release date
! Duration
! Record label
|-
| "After Party (feat. Crawba Genius)"
| Osmani García and Busy Signal
| October 5, 2023
| 4:24
| Ruido Callejero Music
|-
| "Party Nice (feat. Crawba Genius)"
| Busy Signal and Maycol Riddim
| November 17, 2023
| 2:55
| Ruido Callejero Music
|-
| "I Do"
| Jah Vinci and Crawba Genius
| December 1, 2023
| 3:19
| Ruido Callejero Music
|-
| "Descodifícame"
| Kevin Roldán and Poo Bear
| January 26, 2024
| 3:07
| Ruido Callejero Music
|-
| "Yo te espero"
| Tivi Gunz and Drumz Lt
| February 8, 2024
| 2:28
| Ruido Callejero Music
|-
| "Sicaria"
| Jowell & Randy and Poo Bear
| March 15, 2024
| 3:24
| Ruido Callejero Music
|}

All the singles were released under the Ruido Callejero Music label and distributed through digital download and music streaming platforms.

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [[https://www.facebook.com/|Mel Granda on Facebook]]
* [[https://www.instagram.com/|Mel Granda on Instagram]]
* [[https://www.tiktok.com/|Mel Granda on TikTok]]

[[Category:1987 births]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People from Montreal]]
[[Category:Businesswomen]]
[[Category:Women singers]]
[[Category:Reggaeton singers]]
[[Category:Urban music singers]]

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