Yahritza y su Esencia

Yahritza y Su Esencia (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.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

Promotional singles

Other charted songs

Guest appearances

Awards and nominations

Controversy

They are of Mexican descent, with their parents being from Michoacán. Some criticized them after an interview where their answers seemed to indicate a dislike for Mexico and Mexican cuisine. After the interview went viral on social media and garnered backlash, the group apologized stating they never intended to offend anyone.

Notes

References

1. Frágil (Yahritza y su Esencia and Grupo Frontera song)
2. Obsessed (EP)
3. Grupo Frontera
4. Soy el Único
5. Elena Rose
6. List of Columbia Records artists
7. Edgar cut
8. El Comienzo
9. Iván Cornejo
10. Milo J
11. Obsessed Pt. 2
12. Esquinas (album)
13. Becky G
14. Obsessed
15. Apple Music Up Next
16. Billboard 21 Under 21
17. List of Tiny Desk Concerts
18. Premio Lo Nuestro 2024
19. 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards
20. 2020s in music