Luis Alfonso Partida Cisneros, known professionally as El Yaki, was born on November 16, 1989, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. His nickname "Yaki" originated from childhood karate classes, where friends called him "Jackie Chan," eventually shortened to "Yaki." By his mid-twenties, he had already amassed a decade of experience as a singer, earning admiration throughout Mexico. He began singing in school groups before joining Banda Almas de Sinaloa at 14, recording his first album. His big break came as a vocalist for the legendary Banda El Recodo, performing major hits like "Te Presumo," "Me Gusta Todo de Ti," "Te Quiero a Morir," and "Lo Mejor de Mi Vida." After recovering from vocal surgery in 2011, El Yaki launched a solo career, establishing himself as a leading voice in Regional Mexican music. ([globaltalentent.com](https://www.globaltalentent.com/el-yaki?utm_source=openai))