History of Sebastián Yatra in Timeline

Sebastián Yatra is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor who gained prominence in Latin America in 2016 with his hit song "Traicionera." Known for his romantic lyrics and fusion of traditional Latin pop with modern reggaeton influences, he has released three studio albums and collaborated with diverse artists across various genres. His career has been marked by both ballads and successful reggaeton singles, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

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October 1994: Sebastián Yatra's Birth

Sebastián Obando Giraldo, who is professionally known as Sebastián Yatra, was born in October 1994. He is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and stage actor.

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1995: Release of "No Ha Parado De Llover" by Maná

In 1995, the Mexican rock group Maná originally released their single "No Ha Parado De Llover", which Sebastián Yatra later collaborated on for a new version in 2019.

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2012: Graduation from Sagemont Preparatory School

In 2012, Sebastián Yatra graduated from the Sagemont Preparatory School in Weston, Florida, before attending Babson College to study business administration.

September 2013: Release of "El psicólogo"

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: Launch of successful singles

In 2015, Sebastián Yatra launched two successful singles, "No me llames" featuring Alkilados and "Cómo Mirarte", which became a repeat hit.

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2016: Rise to Prominence

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

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July 2017: Release of "Robarte Un Beso" music video

The music video for Sebastián Yatra's collaboration with Carlos Vives, "Robarte Un Beso", was released on July 28, 2017. The video, directed by Daniel Duran, showcases four love stories.

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March 2018: Release of 'Sutra'

In March 2018, Sebastián Yatra released the single "Sutra" featuring Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Dalmata.

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May 2018: Release of 'Mantra' Album

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

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. A "feud" between the artists was staged to promote the song.

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2018: Yatra Covers Maná at the Grammys Gala

In 2018, Sebastián Yatra covered the song "No Ha Parado De Llover" by Maná at the Grammys gala, which led to a collaboration between them in 2019.

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2018: Release of 'Mantra'

In 2018, Sebastián Yatra released his debut album, Mantra, which featured the hit single "Traicionera" as the lead song, as well as "Sutra" featuring Dalmata.

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January 2019: Collaboration with Reik on "Un Año"

In January 2019, Sebastián Yatra and Reik launched a collaborative single titled "Un Año", which resonated with Venezuelan migrants due to its themes of separation from family.

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April 2019: Release of Fantasía Album

In April 2019, Sebastián Yatra released his new album Fantasía. Despite previously releasing reggaeton-influenced songs, the majority of the tracks on Fantasía were classified as ballads.

June 2019: Release of "Runaway" as First Bilingual Song

In June 2019, Sebastián Yatra released "Runaway", his first foray into bilingual songwriting.

June 2019: Release of "Runaway" with Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, and the Jonas Brothers

In June 2019, Sebastián Yatra released the track "Runaway" with Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, and the Jonas Brothers, marking his first bilingual song. He also performed the song with the artists at the Jonas Brothers' Happiness Begins Tour in Miami.

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

In October 2019, Sebastián Yatra's single "Oye" featuring Tini reached number one on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100. Also in October 2019, 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".

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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 features verses from Yatra in Spanish and a bridge from Monsta X in Spanglish.

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

In March 2020, Sebastián Yatra advocated for social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, started reading children's books on Instagram Live, and released a remix of his song "Falta Amor" featuring Ricky Martin.

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October 2021: Scheduled 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, which was scheduled from September 5 to October 30, 2021.

2021: Recording of "Dos Oruguitas" for Encanto Soundtrack

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. The song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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