Sebastián Yatra
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Sebastián Obando Giraldo[a] (born 15 October 1994), known professionally as Sebastián Yatra, is a Colombian singer. 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
Early life
Born in
In high school, Yatra played the position of the central defensive midfielder on his school's soccer team and often wore a scarf over his mouth during practice to protect his voice.[5] 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.[2] He attended vocal lessons every day after school.[2] After graduating from the Sagemont Preparatory School in Weston, Florida in 2012, Yatra attended Babson College to study business administration.[2] However, Yatra dropped out of school to focus on music and at age 20, Yatra returned to Colombia to begin his musical career.[2][5]
Career
2013–2017: Early career and "Traicionera"
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.[6] "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.[7] 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.[8] 2015 saw launching of two successful singles, "No me llames" featuring Alkilados and "Cómo Mirarte", a repeat hit first as solo and again in a collaboration featuring Kenai and remixed by producers like Kevin ADG, Chan El Genio and Dandee.
Yatra first received international success with the single "Traicionera"
2018–2019: Mantra and Fantasia
We never said, we do 'this' type of music, I just make songs to make you wanna party like crazy or make you get intimate with a girl you like. All these songs have a purpose and each of them are written for a different moment in life. All these beats make you feel different things. I did a trap record called 'Como Si Nada' with this guy Calle and the rap he does is mind-blowing.
– Yatra, on his 2018 album Mantra.[1]
Yatra released the album Mantra on 18 May 2018. On the album's title, he explained, "My mantra are my songs. It takes you to that good energy with whatever you're listening to. All these songs have these positive vibes, especially in the lyrics. They're just sharing love."
In December 2018, Yatra's single "Ya No Tiene Novio" featuring
In January 2019, Sebastián Yatra and Reik launched a collaborative work titled "Un Año" (one year). The single was well-received by many Venezuelan migrants who identify the song lyrics with separations from families.
2019–present: Dharma
In June 2019, Yatra released the track "Runaway" with Daddy Yankee and Natti Natasha, featuring the Jonas Brothers.[18] "Runaway" is the first bilingual song Yatra has released. After writing the chorus in English, Yatra realized that he wanted a mainstream English-language musician to feature on the track, putting the recording of the song on hold for two years while he searched for the right collaborators.[18] Commenting on the song, Yatra stated, "you feel the happiness in the track."[18] Yatra performed the song alongside Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee, and the Jonas Brothers on the opening night of the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour in Miami.[19]
His single "Oye", featuring Argentine singer
Yatra has publicly advocated for fans to practice social distancing to stop the spread of
In 2021, Yatra recorded the Spanish song "
Artistry
Yatra's music has been classified as Latin pop, reggaeton, and
Despite growing up in Florida and being fluent in English, Yatra sings almost exclusively in Spanish. Yatra explains, "My goal was always to be a singer in Spanish. And I really wanted to understand where I come from and live it. A lot of times I went to Colombia and, even though I spoke Spanish and was always speaking Spanish with my parents, I still felt like an outsider. I wasn't 100 percent part of it. I wanted to give my roots the importance they deserve."[2] His June 2019 song "Runaway" was his first foray into bilingual songwriting.[18] In December 2019, he collaborated with South Korean boy group Monsta X for the song "Magnetic", which features verses from Yatra in Spanish and a bridge from Monsta X in Spanglish.[30] Sara Delgado of Teen Vogue called the song a "truly international pop hit".[30]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Smallfoot | Migo | Voice role; Spanish dubbing[31] |
2019 | Me llevarás en ti | Himself | Guest star[32] |
2019 | Klaus | Jesper | Voice role; Spanish dubbing[33] |
Telenovels and series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Guerra de ídolos | Himself | Guest star |
2017 | Las Estrellas | Himself | Guest star |
2018 | The Queen of Flow | Himself | Guest star[34] |
2017 | Simona | Himself | Guest star |
2022 | Érase una vez... pero ya no | Diego / Maxi | Lead role |
Realities shows and others
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | La voz Kids 3 | Coach | Winner coach |
2019 | Viña 2019 | Member jury | Event |
2019 | La voz Kids 4 | Coach | 3rd place coach |
2020 | 2020 Premios Juventud | Host | Ceremony |
2020 | La Voz 7
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Advisor of Pablo López | |
2021 | Conecta y Canta | Host | [35] |
2021 | 2021 Premios Juventud | Host | Ceremony |
2022 | La Voz Kids 7
|
Coach | 3rd place coach |
2023 | La Voz Kids 8
|
Coach | Winner coach |
Discography
Tours
- Sebastián Yatra Tour (2018-2019)
- Yatra Yatra Tour (2019-2020)
- Dharma World Tour (2022)
Awards and nominations
ASCAP Latin Awards
Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result |
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2018[11] | "Robarte un Beso" | Award Winning Songs | Won |
2020 | "Date La Vuelta" | Won | |
"Un Año" | Won |
Heat Latin Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017[36] | "Traicionera" | Best Video | Nominated |
Sebastián Yatra | Best Andean Artist | Won | |
2019[37] | Sebastián Yatra | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
Best Pop Artist | Won | ||
"Por Perro" | Best Video | Nominated | |
"Robarte un Beso" | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | Fantasía[38] | Best Latin Pop Album | Nominated |
2023 | Dharma + | Nominated |
Latin Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Sebastián Yatra | Best New Artist | Nominated |
Extended Play Yatra | Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album | Nominated | |
2018 | "Robarte un Beso" | Song of the Year[39] | Nominated |
2019 | Fantasía | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album | Nominated | ||
"Un Año" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2020 | "Bonita" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
Best Pop Song | Nominated | ||
2022 | Dharma | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Best Pop Vocal Album | Won | ||
"Tacones Rojos" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Best Pop Song | Won |
Latin American Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2018[40] | Sebastián Yatra | New Artist of the Year | Won |
Mantra | Favorite Album - Pop | Nominated | |
"Robarte un Beso" | Favorite Song - Pop | Won |
MTV Europe Music Award
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | Sebastián Yatra | Best Latin America Central Act | Nominated |
2017 | Nominated | ||
2018 | Won | ||
2019 | Won | ||
2020 | Won | ||
2021 | Won |
American Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2022 | "Dos Oruguitas" | Favourite Latin Song | Won |
Premios Lo Nuestro
Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result |
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2019 | "Ya No Tiene Novio" (with Mau y Ricky) | Video of the Year | Nominated |
2020 | Sebastián Yatra | Pop/Rock Artist of the Year | Won |
"Un Año" (with Reik) | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
Pop/Rock Song of the Year | Won | ||
Pop/Rock Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||
Fantasía | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
"Runaway" (with Jonas Brothers, Daddy Yankee & Natti Natasha) | Crossover Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | |
"En Guerra" (with Camilo) | Video of the Year | Nominated | |
"Date La Vuelta" (with Luis Fonsi & Nicky Jam) | Urban/Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |
"Un Año" (with Banda Los Sebastianes) | Regional Mexican Collaboration of the Year | Won | |
2021 | Sebastián Yatra | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Pop Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
"Bonita" (with Juanes) | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Pop Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||
Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
"No Ha Parado de Llover" (with Maná) | Nominated | ||
"TBT" (with Rauw Alejandro & Manuel Turizo) | Urban/Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2022 | Sebastián Yatra | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Pop Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
"Pareja del Año" (with Myke Towers) | Perfect Mix of The Year | Nominated | |
Pop Collaboration of the Year | Won | ||
2023 | Sebastián Yatra | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Male Pop Artist of the Year | Won | ||
"Tacones Rojos" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
Pop Song of the Year | Won | ||
Dharma | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
Pop Album of the Year | Won | ||
Dharma World Tour | Tour of the Year | Nominated | |
"Contigo" (with Pablo Alborán) | Pop Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | |
Pop/Ballad Song of the Year | Won | ||
"TV" | Urban/Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2024 | Sebastián Yatra | Male Pop Artist of the Year | Pending |
"Una Noche Sin Pensar" | Pop Song of the Year | Pending | |
"Vagabundo" (with Beéle & Manuel Turizo) | Urban/Pop Collaboration of the Year | Pending |
Notes
- Spanish name, the first or paternal surnameis Obando and the second or maternal family name is Giraldo.
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External links
- Official website
- Sebastián Yatra at AllMusic
- Sebastián Yatra at IMDb