"Soy el Único" is the debut single by American regional Mexican trio Yahritza y Su Esencia, released on March 25, 2022. It is the lead single from their debut EP Obsessed (2022) and their highest-charting song, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "Soy el Único" | ||||
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| Single by Yahritza y Su Esencia | ||||
| from the EP Obsessed | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | March 25, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Regional Mexican | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
| Label | Lumbre Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Yahritza Martínez | |||
| Producer(s) | Ramon Ruiz | |||
| Yahritza y Su Esencia singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Soy el Único" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Soy el Único" is the first song that Yahritza Martínez ever wrote, at the age of 13.[1] Specifically written from a male perspective, it was inspired by a breakup which her brother Mando had experienced,[1][2][3] as well as a clip on TikTok which she found when studying videos on the platform from other users concerning relationship drama.[1][3] At first, Yahritza was "really scared" to release the song because she did not want her family to think the song was about her former partner.[3]
In mid-February, a 15-second clip of Yahritza recording the chorus of the song at the studio went viral on TikTok,[1][3] largely due to its line "Mucho tiempo me gastaste y eso no puedo recuperarlo / Trato de olvidarte esta noche, como deberia de hacer hace tiempo".[1] As a result of the success, Ramón Ruiz and Alex Guerra, members of the group Legado 7 and founders of Lumbre Music, spoke to Yahritza y Su Esencia and flew to Yakima, Washington to sign them.[2]
Music video
editAn official music video was directed by Jaime Aquino.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 29 |
| Mexico (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 20 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Roiz, Jessica (April 7, 2022). "Latin Artist on the Rise: How a Heartfelt TikTok Clip Catapulted Yahritza y Su Esencia to a Chart-Topping Billboard Hit". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Lopez, Julyssa (March 25, 2022). "The Future of Música Mexicana is a Family Band Led by a 15-Year-Old TikTok Sensation". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Garcia, Kristina (April 26, 2022). "A year ago, they were picking fruit with their dad. Today, they're the hottest act in Latin music". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Mexico Songs Chart: Week of April 16, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Latin Songs: Week of April 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Yahritza y Su Esencia – Soy el Único". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 25, 2024.