He wasn't afraid to challenge genre norms in regional Mexican music — and in just a few short years has powered the genre's global explosion.
With electric guitars and emo-like lyrics, the 19-year-old Mexican American artist has become the unofficial therapist for a generation — and is forging a new path for his genre.
The 19-year-old singer-songwriter is kicking off 2024 atop several charts.
“Everything clicked all at once, even though it was two years in the making," says Interscope vp of marketing and A&R Manny Prado.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year in Music package, which takes a look back at the biggest lessons we learned from the artists who defined 2023.
On her third studio set, the Mexican-American star pays tribute to her roots and celebrates her identity.
The rising singer-songwriter's "Qué Onda" with Fuerza Regida and Chino Pacas has also reached a No. 8 high on Hot Latin Songs.
As the genre explodes in an unprecedented way, he’s making streaming and chart history with a sound all his own.
The rising Mexican star generated 227 million first-week streams worldwide from songs on his debut album.
Producer Pavel Ocampo breaks down five key tracks from the Diva de la Banda's posthumous album.