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Yameiry Josefina Infante Honoret, artistically known as La Materialista, was born on March 19, 1986 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. She is a Dominican singer, songwriter, actress, model, and influencer, considered as one of the pioneers of female rap in the country and a key figure in the evolution of dembow and urban music internationally.
Artistic Beginnings of La Materialista
From a young age, she showed aptitude for singing and dancing, participating in school competitions and developing her talent at the National School of Visual Arts. The youngest child and only woman among three siblings, she always had the support of her parents. She began studying Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), but abandoned it when she moved to Santo Domingo to dedicate herself fully to music.
Musical career
Her professional career began in 2006 as part of the group Alia2, where her stage name "La Materialista" was born. In 2008, she launched as a solo artist and debuted with songs that quickly became popular on Dominican radio, such as “Mundo Oscuro”, a song with social criticism that marked her combative and authentic style.
In the year 2014, she reached the highest point of her career with the global hit “Las Chapas Que Vibran”, achieving over 200 million views on YouTube and becoming the first Dominican female urban artist to obtain a VEVO Certified. This success led her to undertake international tours through the United States, Europe, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and the Virgin Islands.
Musical hits
Among the most outstanding topics of La Materialista are:
- Las Chapas que Vibran
- Mundo Oscuro
- Yo no Quiero Boda
- Tú No Tiene Na’
- Química de Amor
- Nunca Maniquí
- Te lo Compré ft. Chimbala
- Desacatate ft. Yomel El Meloso
- Dominicana
Recognitions and awards
- Winner of Q Awards as “Best Urban Artist” (2012) and “Best Music Video” (2013)
- Nominated on multiple occasions for the Soberano Awards in categories such as “Urban Artist of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”
- Winner of the Dparranda Award as “Urban Artist of the Year” (2011)
- Nominated for the Heat Awards 2022 as “Best Dominican Urban Artist”
- Recognized at the Latin Plug Awards 2022 as “Best Musical Artist in RD”
International presence
She was the first Dominican artist to perform in the opening of Miss Venezuela 2013. In 2022, she was invited to throw the first pitch in a Major League Baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets, being cheered by thousands of fans.
Career as an actress
He has ventured into film and television, standing out in roles in:
- El Cartel de los Macos (2012)
- Lotoman 2.0 (2012)
- Biodegradable (2013)
- Lotoman 003 (2014)
- La Diabla sobre Ruedas (2014)
- Kanibarú, visa por un sueño (2019, protagónico)
- La Casa de los Famosos (2023)
Influence and brands
La Materialista se ha convertido en una poderosa influencer, siendo imagen de más de 15 marcas nacionales e internacionales como Cerveza Bohemia, Kola Real, Vita Xtrong, Súper Gato, Lactoval, entre otras.
Controversias
In 2013, she faced a controversy over alleged similarities between her song “Chipi Cha Cha” and “I Am the Best” by the South Korean group 2NE1. The video was removed from YouTube due to criticism, although it was later re-uploaded as a “cover”. The artist responded by stating that it was a tribute without the intention of plagiarism.
Actualidad
In 2022, she participated in the documentary “La Cuna del Dembow” produced by Rodrigo Films, released on Amazon Music and Prime Video, where the global impact of Dominican dembow is analyzed. Currently, she is among the most played Dominican urban artists on YouTube, positioning herself as number 3 among women after Cardi B and Natti Natasha, and in the Top 10 overall of the urban genre.
Technical specifications of La Materialista
| Nombre real | Yameiry Josefina Infante Honoret |
|---|---|
| Nombre artístico | La Materialista |
| Fecha de nacimiento | 19 de marzo de 1986 |
| Lugar de nacimiento | Santiago de los Caballeros, República Dominicana |
| Géneros musicales | Dembow, rap, reguetón, trap, merengue urbano, bachata urbana |
| Profesión | Cantante, actriz, compositora, influencer |
| Años activa | 2006 - Actualidad |
| Plataformas destacadas | YouTube, VEVO, Amazon Prime, Instagram |
| Reconocimientos | VEVO Certified, Premios Q, Dparranda, nominaciones a Premios Soberano y Heat |
What is La Materialista's real name?
Her real name is Yameyry Ynfante Honoret, the youngest of three siblings and the only woman. From a young age, she always showed aptitude for singing and dancing, with the support of her parents, who allowed her to develop at the National School of Visual Arts and participate in singing competitions where she studied.
¿Where did La Materialista study?
Due to the great acceptance of his music, he had to move from his hometown Santiago, to Santo Domingo, leaving aside his Law career at the Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), where he had already been for several semesters.
