Matías Valdez Sastre—born in Mendoza, Uruguay, on April 29, 1995—emerged as a
compelling voice in Uruguayan cumbia starting around 2021, quickly becoming the
most-streamed Uruguayan artist that year. He debuted with a steady stream of
singles in 2021, including his first release “Nace un borracho,” followed by “No
quiero ser tu amigo,” “De Callados” (featuring Martín Piña), “Quédate,” “Me
enamoré” (featuring Valsi), “Latidos,” “Me encanta” (featuring Lucas Sugo), and
“Volver a vernos,” which helped establish his signature blend of heartfelt
melody and danceable rhythm. In 2022, M...