Sebastián Yatra is a Colombian singer and songwriter. He began as a Latin pop artist and has recorded many ballads, but has released several successful reggaeton singles.
Yatra is noted for his romantic lyrics, melding traditional lyricism with modern reggaeton influences.
He rose to prominence in Latin America in 2016 when he released the hit “Traicionera”. He has released three studio albums and recorded with artists from a diverse range of musical genres throughout his career.
Born in Medellín, Yatra lived briefly in Cartagena before moving with his mother to Miami at age five while his father stayed in Colombia to work in real estate.
He studied piano, guitar and vocal technique, and was an avid football player before deciding to concentrate on his music, although he continues to practice football as a hobby.
The first concert he attended was that of Colombian pop singer Juanes. He decided to become a singer at age twelve after landing the role of Troy Bolton in his school production of High School Musical.
In high school, Yatra played the position of the central defensive midfielder on his school’s football team and often wore a scarf over his mouth during practice to protect his voice.
He practiced performing for his teammates on the bus to and from games, performing songs by his favorite artists as well as his own original songs.
He attended vocal lessons every day after school. After graduating from the Sagemont School in Weston, Florida in 2012, Yatra attended Babson College to study business administration.
However, Yatra dropped out of school to focus on music and at age 20, Yatra returned to Colombia to begin his musical career.
Full Name: Sebastián Obando Giraldo
Date of Birth: 15 October 1994
Age: 27
Place of Birth: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Nationality: Colombian
Genre: Pop, Latin Pop, Reggaeton
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar
Piano
Net-worth: $18 million
Relationship: Single
Career:
In September 2013, Yatra had his first minor hit single, “El psicólogo”, which charted in his home country Colombia, as well as Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States.”El Psicólogo”, a pop ballad with reggae influences was recorded in the United States, and produced by well-known Latin producers Yhonny Atella and Ender Thomas, mastered by Tom Coynequien and music video shot by Colombian director Simón Brand.
Yatra toured with Paty Cantú in her Drama Queen Tour and with Sandoval Sandoval in her Deja Que La Vida Te Sorprenda Tour gaining more fame. His follow-up single “Todo Lo Que Siento” was mildly successful, but the ensuing “Para olvidar” became a big hit in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and yet again in the States.
Yatra first received international success with the single “Traicionera” a Reggaeton, trap and EDM-influenced hit that solidified his status as a favorite international artist in Latin America, in the Latin market in the States also charting in Spain and finding success all over Europe.
The single was classified as double platinum in Colombia and platinum in Ecuador. It peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Yatra’s collaboration with Colombian vallenato singer Carlos Vives entitled “Robarte Un Beso” won an ASCAP award.
In December 2018, Yatra’s single “Ya No Tiene Novio” featuring Mau y Ricky reached number one on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart.
In 2021, Yatra recorded the Spanish song “Dos Oruguitas” and its English language version, “Two Oruguitas” for the soundtrack of the Disney animated film Encanto. The song, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, represented Yatra’s first inclusion on a Disney movie soundtrack and the accomplishment of a personal goal:
“Dos Oruguitas” was one of five songs nominated for Best Original Song for the 2022 Oscars.
Awards:
“Robarte un Beso” Award-Winning Songs
Best Andean Artist
Best Pop Artist
New Artist of the Year
Favorite Song – Pop
Best Latin America Central Act
Songs:
Mantra (2018)
Fantasía (2019)
Dharma (2022)
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