How Sebastián Yatra's 'Hardest Year' of His Life Inspired New Album 'Dharma' (Exclusive)

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Sebastián Yatra. After having «the hardest year of my life, emotionally,» the 27-year-old singer tells ET, from his home in Colombia ahead of the release of his third studio album, that he's looking at life in a whole new way.Radiating positivity that transfers from the screen, he reflects on his latest achievements.

His song, «Dos Oruguitas,» from the Disney animated movie has reached the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and has been streamed over 29.5 million times on Spotify.«It's crazy, right?

I posted that the other day on my Instagram and I was like, 'Sorry, Bad Bunny,'» he says of taking the Puerto Rican artist's spot on the chart. «And I'm coming out to get you Farruko with 'Pepas' with 'Dos Oruguitas.'»«It's just magical like Disney, ,» he elates. «And it's actually the highest I've ever been on Hot Latin Songs.

I think we're close to my first No. 1. 'Dos Oruguitas' has literally just been a gift in my life [that] God has sent me and the universe, and I'm grateful.»Never prouder to be Colombian and representing his country with the song, Yatra was chosen by Lin-Manuel Miranda to sing the Spanish and English versions after hearing his song, «Adiós.» The single was released in 2021 and forms part of his latest album.«It's luck,» he expresses.