Melissa Bonilla's artistic talent is a gift to the world of entertainment. As a Native New Yorker, Melissa was immersed in the power of song from a young age. Her grandfather, Nicasio Martinez, was an accomplished singer in Puerto Rico from the 1940s to the 1960s. The tradition of music was a bonding force of the family- a passion rooted in Latin sounds: Bolero, Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue  y Música Romántica. As the youngest in her family, Melissa was inspired by multiple genres like 80's rock ballads, dance music and 90's R&B and Hip-Hop. After years partaking in chorus and misical theatre, she joined a R&B Latin Pop group, "Melete",  quickly creating a buzz in the market, leading to collaborations with Sony Executive Corey Rooney.  

In 2004, Melissa released a duet remake of the salsa classic "Ven Devorame Otra Vez"  with salsa artist Charlie Cruz/Sony Music, produced by legendary Grammy Award winner Sergio George (Marc Anthony, La India, DLG). The song charted at #10 of the Billboard's 100 Tropical Hits chart, catapulting Melissa into the limelight with appearances on shows like "Sabado Gigante", "La Gorda y La Flaca', "Despierta America", and toured the United States opening for various headliners. 

Despite facing a cancer diagnosis, putting her dreams on hold, Melissa persevered and returned to the studio,  pouring her heart and soul into her music. Melissa's remarkable talents continue to be recognized. She was honored as "Artist of the Year" and performed at the 2022 National Puerto Rican Day Parade, appearing on Channel 7 Eyewitness Prime Time Media Coverage. In 2022, she collaborated with iconic DJ Frankie Cutlass for the dance release "Baby Imma Want You" featured as "Ivory".  Her next release was Latin-pop record "Dime/Tell Me", a remake of Groove Theory 90's R&B hit, which aired on mainstreamed Top 40 FM Radio. 

She is already making noise in 2023, lending her vocals on performances with dance legends Brenda K. Starr and DreamGirl Cynthia, sharing the stage to sold out performances at Radio City, NJ Pac, and NYCB Theatre at Westbury.  She recently appeared alongside Brenda K. Starr  on Good Day New York at a live taping on Fox.  

Melissa Bonilla's talent and charisma have landed her a spot at Jamz993 KLZY, a top 40 Hits FM radio station in the US. As an on-air radio personality, her  energy and infectious personality make her a natural at engaging with listeners.   Her open-book attitude and great sense of humor make her relatable to a diverse audience. She brings her love of music and her passion for sharing her life experiences to the airwaves! 

As an artist she believes in giving back to the community and using her platform to help others. Melissa's generosity extends beyond the music industry as she lends her talents to multiple charities. She is a survivor and a humanitarian who dedicates her life raising awareness for causes she cares deeply about like the cancer community, grieving children, and mental health. Melissa continues to captivate audiences with her infectious energy and powerful vocals, and her future is limitless as she reaches new audiences and heights in her career.