User:Michael (Don Nica)Herrera

Michael Herrera, a.k.a Don.Nica was born in Leon, Nicaragua. The Don arrived to Canada at the age of 2 years old. He lived in Scarborough, Ontario very shortly then moved to Hamilton. Don Nica was very influenced by artists such as Vico C, and Tempo. However he didn’t realize that he had the talent to rap and spit reggaeton until the age of 15. The first type of music that Don Nica started off creating was Latin hip-hop Don Nica was blessed by being raised and Baptize as a poet and he started developing his talent to the world. At the age of 17, he discovered the magnificent art of freestyling. He was involved in many battles. He participated in Battles such as "Voz del Veterano"Voice of the Veteran,"Sangre Enojada" Angry Blood and "El Ultimo Parado"The Last Stand. He then left back to Nicaragua with his family to visit for the very first time. Don Nica picked up Reggaeton and started off with a new flow that would develop and that would also be a versatile rhythm to the talent that he already had.

On January 17 2004, Bernice Herrera (Michael’s mother) passed away in Nicaragua. After the same day of the funeral Michael Herrera, along with many family members suffered an almost greater loss. A bus crash that took the lives of 12 people, and leaving more injured, Michael almost lost his life that same night, Despite of having to see death with his own eyes, he still held his head up high and instantly recognized his true purpose in life. To live out his passion for reggaeton and contribute his great talent to the world.

Months later the Don met Kevin Hall, the owner of The Jump Off, a major hip hop clothing outlet stretching from Toronto to St. Catherines. Kevin Hall recognized Michael’s talent and soon he became his manager. With the help of Kevin Hall, Don Nica has successfully become a rising star in Hamilton. Don Nica has been recognized in the community as a living Legend and Hamilton’s Finest King of Reggaeton. To this day, Don Nica has performed in numerous concerts and major events including opening performances for Known platinum artists such as Chamillionaire, Fat Man Scoop and Massari. Don Nica has also recorded with well known Artists and also in reggaeton Record labels. The lyrics in Don Nica’s songs are extremely unique and make him a person worthy of recognition in the Latin community.