Sebastián Yatra is a Colombian-American singer, songwriter, and composer known for his warm blend of Latin pop, reggaeton, and romantic balladry. He first gained recognition as a teenager with his track “El Psicólogo” in 2013, which received positive reviews in Colombia. Since then, Yatra has released numerous mixtapes, EPs, studio albums, singles, and promotional singles. His single “Traicionera” solidified his status as a Latin pop star. With his talent, he has earned several awards, including a HEAT Latin Music Award and a Shock Award, among others. Yatra’s passion for music began at a young age, studying piano and guitar, and he even pursued football before dedicating himself to music. Despite his massive fan following, Yatra prefers to keep his personal life private and enjoys playing football in his free time.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Sebastián Obando Giraldo
- Age: 29 Years, 29 Year Old Males
- Pop Singers
- Colombian Men
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm), 5’10” Males
Career
Sebastián Yatra began his career in 2013 with the release of his debut single “El Psicólogo”. The song quickly became a hit in Colombia and other Latin American countries. In the following year, he released several tracks including “Todo Lo Que Siento” and “Love You Forever” from his EP ‘Yatra’. The single “Para Olvidar” from the same EP also gained immense popularity in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and the United States. Another track from the EP titled “Cómo Mirarte” was also well-received.
In 2016, Yatra released his mixtape ‘The Mixtape JukeBox, Vol. 1’ which featured the songs “Que Tengo Que Hacer” and “Lo Que Siento por Ti” featuring Karol G. During the same year, he achieved massive success with his reggaeton and EDM hit “Traicionera”. The song not only became popular in the Latin music scene but also charted in Spain and gained success throughout Europe. “Traicionera” was later certified double platinum in Colombia.
The year 2017 saw Yatra release several singles including “Robarte un Beso,” “Devuélveme el Corazón”, “Suena El Dembow” and “Sutra”. In 2018, he released his debut studio album titled ‘Mantra’ and also had hit singles like “No Hay Nadie Más (My Only One)”, “Ya No Tiene Novio”, and “Vuelve”. In 2019, Yatra released the tracks “Cristina” and “Un Año” from his album ‘Fantasía’, with the latter earning gold status by PROMUSICAE.
Apart from his own music, Yatra has also been featured on several singles by other artists, such as Cali & El Dandee’s “Por Fin Te Encontré” and “Ya No Hay Nadie Que Nos Pare” for TINI. He has also released a number of promotional songs including “Si Esto No Se Llama Amor”, “Below Zero”, “Aquí Estaré”, “Dime”, “Te Regalo”, and “Falta Amor”.
Throughout his career, Yatra has received numerous awards, including an ASCAP Latin Award and a Latin American Music Award for his song “Robarte un Beso”. He has also been nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards.
Family & Personal Life
Sebastián Yatra, born as Sebastián Obando Giraldo on October 15, 1994, in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, moved to the United States with his family at the age of five and settled in Miami.