“Cristina” is a duet that feels like reading the pages of a summer-love diary. Sebastián Yatra and TINI paint the moment two strangers lock eyes in a crowd, trade names, and seal their hello with a kiss. He is 23, she is 19, and in that instant the world shrinks to the space between them. The song captures the giddy rush of young love – the late-night calls, the memories of oversized shirts, and the soundtrack of waves in Marbella – while hinting at the bittersweet truth that distance will soon pull them apart.
But “Cristina” is more than a postcard of romance; it is a confession of impossible timing. The narrator keeps asking himself how he can request her heart when he cannot promise to be there every time she cries. Music becomes his only bridge across the miles, a way to “recortar nuestra distancia con canciones” – trimming their separation with songs. In the end he chooses honesty over possession, gifting her this song as a keepsake. It is a tender reminder that some connections, though brief, leave melodies that echo long after the summer ends.
Sebastián Yatra, born Sebastián Obando Giraldo in Medellín, Colombia on October 15, 1994, is a vibrant singer, songwriter, and stage actor celebrated for his blend of romantic Latin pop and energetic reggaeton. Raised primarily in Miami, Yatra began singing young and gained fame in 2016 with his hit "Traicionera," a track that launched his international career.
His music is known for its heartfelt lyrics that artfully mix traditional balladry with modern urban beats. Yatra has released three studio albums, including the Grammy-nominated Fantasía, and has collaborated with notable artists such as Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, and the Jonas Brothers. In 2024, he expanded his artistic reach by making his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago as Billy Flynn.