On her collaborations with the likes of DannyLux, Laura Pausini, and Reik, Yami Safdie has shown her considerable range. Yet her own albums Dije Que No Me Iba a Enamorar and SUR provide a clearer sense of the Argentine singer-songwriter and her core sensibilities. With Querida Yo, her most substantial effort to date, she favors a stripped-back approach that intimately centers her voice while largely eschewing Latin music trends. This feat is especially notable given her bold choices in vocal collaborators, such as Colombian pop mainstay Camilo and adventurous música mexicana star Carín León. Other than the lovelorn tropical duet “Amor Prestado” with Manuel Turizo, the bulk of the album relies upon acoustic instrumentation to match her meaningful lyricism. From the peacefully reflective title track to the cutting remarks of “Luis” and the gutting vulnerability of “Odio Odiarme,” Safdie showcases her songcraft in an unpretentious, eminently relatable manner sure to connect with listeners.