Yahritza y Su Esencia Bio: Age, Songs, Members, YouTube, Formation, Awards, Spotify, Net Worth, TikTok

Yahritza y Su Esencia (Yahritza and Her Essence) is an American regional Mexican music trio from Washington state’s Yakima Valley, specializing in the urban sierreño subgenre. Formed by siblings Yahritza Martínez (vocals and acoustic guitar), Armando “Mando” Martínez (twelve-string guitar), and Jairo Martínez (acoustic bass), the group rose to fame with their debut single “Soy El Único” in 2022, which became a viral hit on TikTok and topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.

Profile

• Members Real Name: Yahritza Martínez, Armando “Mando” Martínez, Jairo Martínez
• Stage Name: Yahritza y Su Esencia
• Active From: 2022
• Origin: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States
• Active Until: Present
• Nationality: American (Mexican descent)
• Occupation: Musicians
• Net Worth: $200,000

Early Life and Members

Yahritza y Su Esencia is an American regional Mexican trio formed in Yakima Valley, Washington, in 2022. The siblings grew up in a Mexican-American family with parents from Michoacán, Mexico, immersed in music from a young age, influenced by their father’s band experiences.

Yahritza Martínez

• Date of Birth: November 23, 2006
• Age: 18 years old
• Place of Birth: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States
• Ethnicity: Mexican-American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Four siblings total, including brothers Armando “Mando” and Jairo (bandmates), and at least one older sister, Adriana.
• Education: Attended local schools in Yakima; left formal education to pursue music full-time.
• Early Life: Raised in a working-class farmworker family, Yahritza showed early vocal talent, singing with emotion even as a child. She began writing songs at 13, including “Soy El Único” at 14, and learned guitar, uploading covers to TikTok at 14.

Armando “Mando” Martínez

• Date of Birth: 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Place of Birth: Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico
• Ethnicity: Mexican-American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Same as Yahritza; immigrated from Michoacán.
• Siblings: Four siblings, including Jairo and Yahritza (bandmates), and at least one sister.
• Education: Limited details; grew up in Yakima after family immigration.
• Early Life: Born in Mexico, Mando immigrated young to Yakima. Joined his father’s band at age 10, playing guitar, which sparked his lifelong passion for regional Mexican music. Worked in family farm labor before music career.

Jairo Martínez

• Date of Birth: 2006
• Age: 19 year old
• Place of Birth: Yakima Valley, Washington, United States
• Ethnicity: Mexican-American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Same as Yahritza; from Michoacán, Mexico.
• Siblings: Four siblings, including Armando “Mando” and Yahritza (bandmates), and at least one sister.
• Education: Attended local schools in Yakima; balanced school with music practice.
• Early Life: Grew up in Yakima’s Mexican-American community, learning bass from family influences. Started performing with siblings in home sessions, influenced by lo-fi Mexican artists like Kevin Kaarl. Participated in occasional farm work as a teen.

Formation

Yahritza y Su Esencia formed in early 2022 when siblings Yahritza, Mando, and Jairo uploaded a TikTok cover of Ivan Cornejo’s “Está Dañada,” which went viral. Yahritza’s original song “Soy El Único,” written at 14, followed as their debut single.

After signing with Lumbre Music (later partnering with Columbia Records and Sony Music Latin), they released their EP Obsessed in April 2022.

Their Mexican-American roots and emotional, stripped-down sound resonated widely, blending traditional sierreño with urban influences.

Career

Since 2022, Yahritza y Su Esencia has revolutionized regional Mexican music, achieving over 1 billion streams and selling out U.S. tours.

Their debut single “Soy El Único” topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs, making Yahritza the youngest Latin artist on the Hot 100 at 15. The EP Obsessed hit No. 1 on Regional Mexican Albums.

They collaborated with artists like Grupo Frontera (“Frágil”) and Yuridia, and navigated controversies, including 2023 backlash over cultural comments, which they addressed publicly. Nominated for Latin Grammys and more, they’ve earned the SESAC Latina Vanguard Award and continue touring internationally.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @yahritzaysuesencia
• TikTok Handle: @yahritzaysuesencia
• YouTube Channel: Yahritza Y Su Esencia

Personal Life

Yahritza Martínez

• Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Unknown

Armando “Mando” Martínez

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Jairo Martínez

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Unknown

Discography

• Obsessed (EP, 2022)
• Obsessed Pt. 2 (EP, 2023)
• Obsessed (Deluxe) (2023)
• 111 (Album, 2023)

Net Worth

Yahritza y Su Esencia’s collective net worth is estimated at $200,000, primarily from streaming (Spotify, YouTube), TikTok virality, album sales, and tours. Signed to Columbia Records, their rapid rise includes high-streaming hits like “Frágil” (over 200 million views) and endorsements, with potential growth from ongoing U.S. and international tours.