Early Life & Background
Nezza (born Vanessa Hernandez), also known as babynezza or baby nezza, is an American singer-songwriter, professional dancer, and social media content creator of Colombian and Dominican heritage. Nezza's ethnicity reflects her bicultural background, with roots in both Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Growing up in a culturally diverse environment with Bay Area roots and moving to Los Angeles as a teenager, the bilingual pop artist was exposed to various musical influences that shaped her unique sound blending English and Spanish vocals.
Musical Journey & Career Highlights
Nezza Hernandez began her entertainment career as a professional dancer, collaborating with A-list artists including Selena Gomez, Zendaya, and Lady Gaga. Her transition to music started in 2018 with debut singles "Temporary" and "On & On." The Colombian Dominican singer achieved her breakthrough with "Corazón Frío" (2020), which garnered over 1 million streams on Spotify and received international radio play across Latin America. Her rise to fame was significantly boosted by her presence on Nezza TikTok and Nezza Instagram accounts, where she built a massive following as @babynezza.
Musical Style & Artistic Influences
Nezza's music seamlessly blends pop, R&B, electronic, and Latin pop elements, incorporating both English and Spanish lyrics to reflect her bicultural identity. The Latin pop singer draws inspiration from global superstars like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd while maintaining her distinctive artistic voice that resonates with both mainstream and Latin music audiences.