Raphy Motiff

SINGER-SONGWRITER · URBAN ARTIST

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RAPHY MOTIFF

Boston singer-songwriter with a path through reggaeton and urban music, marked by the collaboration “Volver Atrás” with Farruko (2016). Formerly known as Rafito, his story includes the duo Rafito Y Yashua.

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BIOGRAPHY

2008–2010

I. Rafito

Before he was Raphy Motiff, the archive knows him as Rafito, almost always alongside Yashua. Together they appear on "Te Vas A Divertir," from Konnexion Lokal 2 (2008); on "Un Trago" (2010), a D Voiz solo single with both as guest artists; and in a live performance at Noche Espectacular — presented by Letraz Fina Enterprize and CM Productions — alongside Brujo y D Voiz, AK Flow, and DJ Problem.

On Latin Embassy (2009), D Voiz's compilation, the two share "Vamo A Rebuliar," and Rafito also has a track of his own, "Andar Conmigo." The same period documents him on his own on "Tumba El Fronte" (2010), another D Voiz single.

2014–2019

II. Raphy Motiff

Over time, Rafito established himself publicly as Raphy Motiff and created Lyrikote Rekordz, the label behind his later work. His verified individual catalog begins with "El Animal De La Calle" (2014).

2016 brought "Volver Atrás" with Farruko, his most recognized collaboration and the most-viewed official video on his VEVO channel. That same year he released "Morire Tratando," "No Hagas Que Te Extrañe," and "No la Maltrates," followed by "Tu Tienes" (2017) and "En Tu Cama" (2019).

2020–2023

III. Rafito Y Yashua

The duo with Yashua didn't stay continuously active after its early years — the archive documents no joint releases in between. Rafito Y Yashua returned with five singles verified on Apple Music: "Quiero Estar Contigo" and "Alas Negra" (both 2020), "Volando" and "Perreo Time" (both 2022), and "UnderSita" (2023).

The duo kept uploading material to YouTube in 2024 and 2025 ("Peliculeo," "Perdiendo Tiempo," "MiaMia"), without the same official-distribution confirmation as those five singles. Yashua continues his own individual career today.

IV. Today

Raphy Motiff keeps releasing his own material on his YouTube channel, where his most recent release is "Party Next Door."

Rafito and Yashua, behind the scenes of the “Volando” music video.

Rafito and Yashua, behind the scenes of the “Volando” music video.

Cover of "En Tu Cama"

FEATURED TRACK · ESSENTIAL LISTEN

En Tu Cama

Raphy Motiff

Single · 2019

RAPHY MOTIFF · VEVO

RAFITO Y YASHUA

LYRIKOTE REKORDZ

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