Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sebastián Yatra

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 27, 2025

Discover the career path of Sebastián Yatra, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Sebastián Yatra, born Sebastián Obando Giraldo, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor. Initially a Latin pop artist known for ballads, he gained significant recognition in Latin America in 2016 with the hit song "Traicionera" and has successfully transitioned into reggaeton, blending romantic lyrics with modern influences. Throughout his career, Yatra has released three studio albums and collaborated with artists across diverse musical genres.

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September 2013: First Minor Hit Single

In September 2013, Sebastián Yatra had his first minor hit single, "El psicólogo", which charted in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States.

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2015: Release of Successful Singles

In 2015, Sebastián Yatra launched two successful singles, "No me llames" featuring Alkilados and "Cómo Mirarte", which was also a hit in a collaboration featuring Kenai and remixed by producers.

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2016: Rise to Prominence

In 2016, Sebastián Yatra rose to prominence in Latin America following the release of his hit song "Traicionera".

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July 2017: Release of "Robarte Un Beso" Music Video

On July 28, 2017, the music video for Sebastián Yatra's collaboration with Carlos Vives, "Robarte Un Beso", directed by Daniel Duran, was released. It features four love stories of partners serenading each other.

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March 2018: Release of "Sutra" Single

In March 2018, Sebastián Yatra released the single "Sutra" featuring Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Dalmata, which peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

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May 2018: Release of Mantra Album

Sebastián Yatra released his album 'Mantra' on May 18, 2018, which he described as having positive vibes and sharing love through its songs.

December 2018: "Ya No Tiene Novio" Reaches Number One

In December 2018, Sebastián Yatra's single "Ya No Tiene Novio" featuring Mau y Ricky reached number one on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart after a publicized 'feud' between the artists to create attention around the track.

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January 2019: Release of "Un Año"

In January 2019, Sebastián Yatra and Reik released "Un Año", a collaborative single well-received by Venezuelan migrants due to its themes of family separation.

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April 2019: Release of Fantasía Album

In April 2019, Sebastián Yatra released his new album, Fantasía, which was primarily classified as a collection of ballads despite his previous reggaeton-influenced songs.

June 2019: Release of "Runaway"

In June 2019, Sebastián Yatra released the bilingual track "Runaway" with Daddy Yankee and Natti Natasha, featuring the Jonas Brothers. He performed the song alongside the featured artists on the opening night of the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour in Miami.

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June 2019: First Bilingual Songwriting with "Runaway"

Sebastián Yatra's June 2019 song, "Runaway", marked his first venture into bilingual songwriting.

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October 2019: "Oye" Reaches Number One and Political Controversy

In October 2019, Sebastián Yatra's single "Oye" featuring Argentine singer Tini, reached number one on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 and he was involved in political controversies after expressing support for Colombian far-right politicians.

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November 2019: Collaboration with Maná on "No Ha Parado De Llover"

In November 2019, Sebastián Yatra collaborated with Mexican rock group Maná to release a new version of their 1995 single "No Ha Parado De Llover", with the music video serving as a public service announcement against texting and driving.

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December 2019: Collaboration with Monsta X on "Magnetic"

In December 2019, Sebastián Yatra collaborated with South Korean boy group Monsta X for the song "Magnetic", which featured verses in Spanish by Yatra and a Spanglish bridge by Monsta X.

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March 2020: Advocacy for Social Distancing and Release of "Falta Amor" Remix

In March 2020, Sebastián Yatra publicly advocated for social distancing and began reading children's books on Instagram Live, also releasing a remix of his Fantasía song "Falta Amor" featuring Ricky Martin.

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October 2021: Planned Opening Act for Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias US Tour

In October 2021, Sebastián Yatra was planned to be the opening act for Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias's US tour.

2021: Recording "Dos Oruguitas" for Encanto

In 2021, Sebastián Yatra recorded the Spanish song "Dos Oruguitas" and its English version, "Two Oruguitas" for the soundtrack of the Disney animated film Encanto, achieving a personal dream.

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