YOUNI-T

YOUNI-T (pronounced UNITY) is a Miami-based artist, songwriter, performer, and creator of TROPICAL FYOUZION™ - infectious Soca rhythms fused with mainstream global vibes.

YOUNI-T prides herself on being unapologetically YOUNI-T, creating music built for every race, place, and musical taste. From a million international Carnival revelers deep to two hometown drunks around a fire pit, she doesn't care where the stage is, how big the crowd is, or what genre people listen to. If there are music lovers who want to free up and have some fun, she's right where she belongs - and she's not afraid to sling her vibe in every direction so others know they belong too. A fearless challenger of stereotypes, cultural barriers, and musical genre boxes, YOUNI-T is on a relentless mission to YOUNI-FY the world through the power of music.

Born and raised in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, YOUNI-T let music lead the way. It carried her from the Midwest to the Caribbean, East Africa, and beyond. Along the journey, she found herself vibing with people from wildly different backgrounds, cultures, and musical traditions. Those experiences helped shape her unique sound and mission: expanding the reach of Caribbean music by fusing Soca roots with the power of mainstream global music.

Known as the first and only All-American female Soca artist, YOUNI-T has been performing in the Soca Mecca of Trinidad & Tobago since 2014, proudly flying the flag as an ambassador of Soca music and Carnival culture. Along the way, she has built a reputation for breaking barriers, challenging expectations, and introducing new audiences to the infectious energy of Caribbean music.

In 2019, YOUNI-T was nominated Florida Soca Artist of the Year by the International Soca Awards Committee in Miami. Since then, she has continued to expand her reach across the United States and on the stages of the Soca Mecca in Trinidad & Tobago, performing alongside some of the biggest names in Soca, including Machel Montano, Mical Teja, Kes, Patrice Roberts, Nailah Blackman, Lyrikal, Voice, Skinny Fabulous, Nadia Batson, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Destra Garcia, Alison Hinds, Super Blue, Rupee, and Kevin Lyttle.

During Trinidad Carnival 2023, YOUNI-T exploded onto the scene with performances at Fire Fest, Soca Love Story, Mojito Soca, Chip and Dip's Jouvert Launch, Lions Club Backyard Lime, the Carnival Cabaret, and multiple Carnival Pavement Limes hosted by some of the country's top radio stations. That same season, she made headlines through a series of media appearances and interviews, including a viral live interview on King Ojo World on 96.1 WE FM.

In an effort to meet people where they're at and bring new audiences into the world of Soca, YOUNI-T split TROPICAL FYOUZION™ into two distinct vibes: YOUNIVERSEL PULSE and SOCAMERICA.

Built on the philosophy of "Soca Roots. Every Vibe. One Tribe.", YOUNIVERSEL PULSE was created for everyone from first-time Soca Virgins to music lovers of every genre, blending Soca with familiar sounds from across the musical spectrum.

SOCAMERICA celebrates "Soca Energy. Carnival Spirit." and was created for the culture, the Carnival lovers, and the full-fledged Socaholics who can't get enough of the infectious vibes of the Caribbean.

Together, the two lanes create a bridge between worlds, bringing people together through a shared love of music, rhythm, and good vibes.

Today, YOUNI-T is expanding beyond traditional live performances through the YOUNI-T Live Experience - an interactive blend of powerhouse vocals, audience participation, global percussion, and high-energy entertainment. Music lovers of all genres are invited to grab a drum, jump in the fun, and become part of the YOUNI-T Live Experience.

Beyond the stage, YOUNI-T is the founder of Face Tha Myouzik, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping young people discover confidence, creativity, career pathways, and real-world opportunities through music. Since its inception, Face Tha Myouzik has served more than 1,500 youth and young adults in need. For more information, visit www.facethamyouzik.com.

Behind the scenes, YOUNI-T is backed by a powerhouse creative team. Longtime producer Anthony "Palmi" Alexander first introduced her to Soca music and has been the mastermind behind the TROPICAL FYOUZION™ sound since day one. A former global touring drummer turned producer, Palmi has spent decades immersed in both the American and Caribbean music industries, relentlessly pushing the boundaries of Soca by fusing it with mainstream musical influences from around the world. Long before YOUNI-T entered the picture, his vision was simple: expand the reach of Soca music and introduce its infectious energy to new audiences across the globe. When he met YOUNI-T over a decade ago, she was up for the challenge - and the rest, as they say, is history. Since 2021, the team has also included multi-platinum recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Eddy Beethoven (Edward Beethoven Nuñez) of NH Records, a Latin Grammy-nominated engineer whose work includes multiple Billboard-charting projects.

Whether she's commanding Carnival crowds, igniting festival stages, tearing the roof off a luxury resort, rockin' a laidback lumberjack bar in the Northwoods, or poppin' into a tiki hut slingin' coconut water and cocktails with or without umbrellas, YOUNI-T delivers powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and interactive experiences that bring audiences directly into the show.

Living proof that music has no boundaries, borders, income brackets, race, age, or genre restrictions, YOUNI-T continues to fly her own flag and wine to the beat of her own drum. Representing the energy, the force, and the undeniable power of - YOUNI-T.