Following the epic team-up between Peso and Castro, after they launched “Quema” final 12 months, the pair follow what labored for them and be a part of forces once more for one more cheeky reggaetón report powered by a hypnotizing, hip-swiveling drum beat. Whereas “Quema” might be the higher of the 2, “Mala” has potential to achieve momentum. 

With a couple of spritzes of Santal 33 eau de parfum, Hassan units the temper and begins singing in French. On this barely bilingual monitor, Oscar Maydon and Peso alternate verses that commemorate the excessive life — sipping champagne, mastering the artwork of seduction and embracing their badass personas. Whereas it is probably not the standout music of the album, it presents a pleasant dose of leisure.

With this music, Peso Pluma doubles down on his effort to beat the hip-hop world on his personal phrases. “Pa No Pensar” permits Peso so as to add his personal twist, incorporating guitars early within the music — with Quavo singing in Spanish, “Ingesting to not suppose, drugs to overlook, smoking prefer it’s a ritual,” earlier than the hip-hop bass takes over.  

On their first collaboration, Avenue Mob Information’ artist Chino Pacas and Peso be a part of forces to spit sport at a sure “mami.” The monitor is undeniably catchy, that includes fiery conviction, flirty wordplay and an energizing horn part. Whereas it might not delve deeply into the album’s overarching theme, it retains the momentum going.

Peso and Luis R Conriquez are frequent collaborators, and in “Sr. Smith,” they follow the corridos bélicos type that’s labored for each. Complementing one another’s raspy vocals, Peso and Conrqiuez sing concerning the grind and hustle that results in a lush way of life, over charchetas and requintos.   

The pensive corridos monitor presents a dialogue between Hassan and God, because the singer navigates via his turbulent ideas whereas reassuring himself of eventual peace. 14-14, angel numbers, are believed to be messages from celestial beings. Peso croons, “The rosary beneath my shirt, it doesn’t matter what occurs, the Lord will forgive me,” embedding a way of hope amidst despair. The music culminates with suspenseful, organ-like keys accompanied by the echoing sound of gunfire, leaving listeners pondering.

Peso Pluma can even shine solo — and in “Solicitado,” which loosely interprets to wanted, he takes a extra chill strategy with this stripped-down, guitar-led ballad. Right here, Peso will get private, reflecting on simply how a lot his way of life has modified since he catapulted to stardom. “I spend my time working, smoking a blunt … Instagram is blowing up however I’m not going to reply/ I’m extra solicited now that I deal with the cash,” he sings.

Teaming up with longtime collaborator and fellow Guadalajara native Jasiel Nuñez (“Rosa Pastel,” “Lagunas,” “Bipolar”), the duo gentle up the album’s second monitor, “Me Activo.” The music erupts with a dynamic-yet-smooth requinto riff that resonates via its three-minute run, whereas they sing about capturing the essence of ramping as much as conquer challenges. This music is all about igniting the fireplace inside to maintain excelling.

When Peso and his cousin, Tito Double P — who has written on nearly all his hits — work collectively, it’s nearly assured that they may ship one thing that raises the bar. “Belanova” follows their wildly profitable “La Individuals II,” which scored Tito his first ever Billboard Scorching 100 entry as a credited artist. This corrido bélico additionally locations all bets on that in-your-face strategy of supply, with Tito and Peso letting their raspy and uncooked vocals take middle stage.  

By the ultimate monitor of the album, Peso Pluma has decisively showcased his style versatility. Navigating corridos bélicos, slick lure and reggaetón beats, he ventures into EDM with the assistance of DJ Snake. Peso, in reality, debuted “Teka” throughout his Coachella set, and introduced out the famend French DJ/producer on stage as a shock visitor. The music’s earwormy hook, “Va a romper la discoteca-teca-teca-teca-teca,” (a reference to Farruko’s 2011 reggaetón hit “Pa´Romper la Discoteca,” that includes Daddy Yankee and Yomo) ensures it’s an anthem, poised to reverberate throughout dance flooring all over the place.

Simply as a lot as Peso collaborates with mega stars on this new album, he additionally faucets the brand new technology of regional Mexican hitmakers, together with Neton Vega. “La Patrulla” is a laid-back, head-bobbing corrido that includes prickly guitars and wailing trombones because the pair sing about having fun with the fruits of labor.  

Leisure has constantly spotlighted well-known ‘It’ {couples} who’ve since parted methods: Christian Nodal and Cazzu, Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía, Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel. But, the quintessential duo of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson stays iconic. On this full of life reggaetón monitor, Peso Pluma and Mexican singer Kenia Os channel the dynamic power of those previous celeb romances onto the dance ground. They alternate flirtatious verses about their tantalizing, forbidden encounters, harking back to the colourful and scandalous glory days of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships.

Nonetheless using excessive from final 12 months’s success, Peso Pluma saved the momentum going with “Rompe La Dompe,” a celebratory music that finds him and Junior H and Oscar Maydon popping the champagne, and never simply any champagne. Powered by guitars and trumpets, the braggadocious corrido finds the three pals on a wild night time out consuming Dom Pérignon, a nod to Peso and Junior H’s beforehand launched music, “Woman Gaga” with Gabito Ballesteros, the place they first reference the champagne model.  

Traditionally, Hollywood has been the epitome of fame and extra. An ode to Tinseltown, this music — initially launched in 2020 by Rancho Humilde’s Estevan Plazola, who additionally options on this remake, captures the attract and pitfalls of stardom with poetic precision. Lyrics like “Vivo muy aprisa la vida de artista, drogas y mujeres, otra más para la lista/ Y en el ambiente con figuras grandes, citas importantes,” depict the fast-paced-yet-hedonistic way of life of the leisure business. However it additionally explores the inevitable authorized entanglements that accompany reaching such success. 

Like nearly all of Anitta’s songs, “Bellakeo” is powered by a hypnotic reggaetón drum beat that immediately lures you in. Even when the lyrics aren’t as profound, the earworm refrain “todas las noches bellakeo, bellakeo, bellakeo” that each Anitta and Peso repeat on loop are sufficient to make you need to have this music on repeat. Peso and Anitta’s first team-up, the catchy music peaked at No. 3 on Scorching Latin Songs.   

Unbeknownst to some, corridos bélicos and gangster rap share a variety of widespread floor, braggadocious lyrics and supreme confidence, and “Ice” proves it. The monitor notably opens with a well-known quote from American skilled wrestler Ric Aptitude: “You’re speaking to the Rolex-wearing, diamond-ring-wearing, kiss-stealing, wheelin, dealin’, limousine-tiding, jet-flying son of a gun. And I’m having a tough time holding these alligators down!” Emblematic of opulence, this quote has resonated within the hip-hop group, often known as the “Ric Aptitude drip.”

In an about face, Peso Pluma goes full lure on “Gimme a Second,” with Wealthy the Child. Whereas it’s no secret that Peso’s musical palette is deeply influenced by rappers like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, “Gimme” cements Peso because the versatile artist he has touted to be. The bass-heavy monitor, with a rags-to-riches theme, permits Peso to trip the beat along with his rapid-fire verse towards the tip of the music.   

Topped Billboard’s Rookie of the 12 months final December, Peso Pluma carved his reign because the king of contemporary corridos bélicos — nonetheless, he’s proving his prowess in Latin lure, as exemplified in “Peso Pesado.” A collaboration with urbano royalty Arcángel, the music is a sly banger that hits onerous, the place each artists assert the lavish existence they’ve crafted. This fusion of expertise and magnificence additional underscores Peso’s versatility. 

Maybe top-of-the-line songs on the album, which is why it’s in our prime 10, this spellbinding music is a quintessential Mexican rap music with brassy horns blaring all through. It’s the primary time Cardi B and Peso have collaborated, however it’s as if the 2 have recorded collectively a couple of instances prior. The best way they complement one another with every verse is actually spectacular. In fact, each Cardi and Peso are distinctive rappers, however this pairing is chef’s kiss, as they take turns rapping with a riveting cadence in English and Spanish about their journey to the summit.  

Peso Pluma has made it identified that he’s a giant fan of superheroes. For one, his diamond-encrusted Spider-Man chain and his web-decorated microphone attest to this — to not point out his masks. Dedicating a music to Bruce Wayne, the alter ego of Batman and a famed comedian e-book rival to Spider-Man, suits completely along with his persona. On this reflective monitor, Peso attracts parallels between his previous anonymity and the discreet lives of superheroes like Wayne and Peter Parker. He reminisces about easier instances when he might stroll exterior, away from the frenzy of celeb life. But, he embraces his present way of life with a contact of swagger, boasting, “no tengo estilista pero qué chingón me visto,” highlighting his sharp sense of fashion regardless of the chaos.

Whereas nonetheless throughout the regional Mexican household, Ivan Cornejo and Peso Pluma’s types are utterly totally different; Peso’s music is especially powered by brass devices, whereas Cornejo has crafted a guitar-heavy signature sound. But, of their first collaborative effort, the artists handle to come back within the center with out sacrificing both of their types. The ballad-like corrido tumbado is a beautiful monitor, which finds Peso and Cornejo singing emotively about heartbreak. 

Backed by a ferocious corridos band, consisting of a turbulent tololoche, blaring horns, and frenetic guitar riffs, hooks listeners proper from the get-go, opening the music with oscillating synths riffs that appear to come back from outer area. Then, energy trio Peso, Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros ship traces about getting “activated,” with one in all their favourite cures, vino tinto. “Crimson wine to treatment wounds … My thoughts is on fireplace,” spits Peso in opposition to the menacing Mexican music backdrop. In the meantime, Cano and Ballesteros add gas to the flame with equally passionate verses. 

A holy trinity of kinds, “La Durango” stands as a testomony to the facility of collaborations bringing collectively Mexican music powerhouses Peso, Junior H and Eslabon Armado. For Peso, collabs with Junior H and Eslabon have yielded runaway hits: “El Azul” and “Ella Baila Sola,” respectively. So, teaming up as soon as once more appeared like a no brainer — and the end result is without doubt one of the greatest songs on the album. In “La Durango,” which thrives off Peso’s signature charchetas and trombone-powered sound, the artists hint their journey to success and the luxurious way of life that follows. 

Regardless of the looming shadow of the Mexican mafia and the peril of demise threats, Peso Pluma and Tito Doble P intensify their gripping narrative in “La Individuals,” from Génesis, which tells the story concerning the daring escape of a infamous cartel determine. The saga continues with “La Individuals II,” the place the narrative escalates to an all-out exodus, capturing the extreme energy battle between the cartel and authorities. Including to the dynamic, Joel de la P joins the duo — and collectively, the trio delivers electrifying lyrical references that dive deep into the tumultuous existence of the controversial determine, El Nini, rumored to be the chief of safety for Los Chapitos.

The monitor transcends mere storytelling; it pulsates with uncooked conviction and plain ferocity. Peso, Tito and Joel don’t simply sing — they bark. This highly effective supply is what units “La Individuals II” aside, incomes its rightful place as our prime monitor within the album.