Yahritza y su Esencia (Spanish for "Yahritza and her Essence") is an American trio from Washington state's Yakima Valley who specialize in regional Mexican music; specifically the urban sierreño subgenre. The band are three siblings: Yahritza Martínez (vocals and acoustic guitar), Armando "Mando" Martínez (twelve-string guitar), and Jairo Martínez (acoustic bass).
For the week of April 9, 2022, their song "Soy el Único" appeared on the Billboard Global 200. Yahritza wrote the song when she was fourteen. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, the trio was nominated for Best New Artist as well as for Best Norteño Album for Obsessed, their debut album.
Controversy The Martinez siblings are of Mexican descent, with parents from Michoacán. Following an interview in which they expressed dislike for Mexico City and its cuisine, the group faced criticism on social media. In response to the backlash, they issued an apology, stating that it was never their intention to offend anyone.
Discography
Extended plays Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications US USLatin Obsessed Released: April 22, 2022 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Lumbre Music 173 7 RIAA: Platinum (Latin) Obsessed Pt. 2 Released: September 8, 2023 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Lumbre Music — — Memorias Released: September 6, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Lumbre Music — —
Singles As lead artist + Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USPeaks on the US Hot 100:
"Soy El Único": "Frágil": "La Perla": USLatinPeaks on the Hot Latin Songs Chart: "Soy El Único": "Esta Noche": "Inseparables": "Frágil": "La Perla": ARGPeak positions in Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart: "Frágil": "Te Fui a Seguir": "La Perla": CANPeaks on the Hot Latin Songs Chart: "La Perla": IRE MEXPeaks on the Billboard Mexican Songs Charts: "Soy El Único": "Frágil": "La Perla": SPA SWI UKPeaks on the UK Singles Chart: "La Perla": WWPeaks on the Global 200 chart: "Soy El Único": "Frágil": "La Perla": "Soy el Único" 2022 20 1 — — — 12 — — — 29 RIAA: Diamond (Latin) Obsessed "Esta Noche" — 16 — — — — — — — — "Inseparables" — 17 — — — — — — — —Obsessed Pt. 2 "Cambiaste" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — "Frágil" 69 11 28 — — 7 — — — 37 RIAA: Platinum AMPROFON: 3× Platinum+Gold "Dos Extraños" — — — — — — — — — — "Solo Que Lo Dudes" — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="2" "Nos Equivocamos" — — — — — — — — — — "Te Fui a Seguir" — — 82 — — — — — — — 1 1 1 "QPTP" 2024 — — — — — — — — — — Trastornado "Y Qué Tal Si Te Escapas Del Cielo" — — — — — — — — — — "La Perla" 2025 82 3 9 88 43https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-singles-chart/20251114/ie7501/ 15 1 7 53 12 PROMUSICAE: GoldLux "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
Promotional singles + Title Year Album "No Se Puede Decir Adiós" 2023Obsessed Pt. 2 "Nuestra Canción" "Tu Cárcel" 2024rowspan="5" "Tu Orgullo" "Nivel Dios" "No Es Cierto" "Qué Puedo Perder" 2025
Other charted songs + Title Year Peak chart position Album USLatinPeaks on the Hot Latin Songs Chart: "Dejalo Ir": "Dejalo Ir" 2022 41 Obsessed
Guest appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Fuentes de Ortiz" 2022rowspan="2" rowspan="3" "Amarga Navidad" "Qué Agonía (Remix)" 2023Yuridia, Ángela Aguilar "Las Flores" Grupo FronteraEl Comienzo "Patras" Becky GEsquinas"Sinvergüenza" 2025 Christian Lararowspan="2" "Besos Robados"Ana Bárbara
Awards and nominations AwardYear Category Nominated work Result Ref. Billboard Latin Music Awards 2023 Duo/Group Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year Yahritza y Su Esencia Latin Grammy Awards2022 Best New Artist Best Norteño Album Obsessed 2026Record of the Year"La Perla" Best Contemporary Mexican Music AlbumMetamorfosis Latin American Music Awards 2023 New Artist of the Year Yahritza y Su Esencia Favorite Regional Mexican Duo or Group Favorite Regional Mexican Album Obsessed Deluxe Premio Lo Nuestro 2023 Regional Mexican Group or Duo of the Year Yahritza y Su Esencia Regional Mexican New Artist of the Year Sierrera Song of the Year "Soy el único" Rolling Stone en Español Awards 2023 Breakout Star of the Year Yahritza y Su Esencia
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