Eslabon Armado

One of my summer anthems last year... -- Peso Pluma (real name Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) was born on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico, spending time as a teen in New York, and also attending high school in San Antonio, Texas. The Mexican artist started writing his own lyrics as a teen, and learned how to play guitar by watching YouTube videos. His debut album, 2020's 'Ah y Qué?,' did not chart, though his third effort, 2023's 'Genesis' peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. -- See the video oficial for this delightful song: www.youtube.com

KEXP would like to send you and a friend to see Peso Pluma at Climate Pledge Arena on August 16th, Text "Peso Pluma" and the reason why you want the tickets to 206-903-KEXP (5397) or by email dj@kexp.org for your chance to win.

First "Regional Mexican" song to ever hit #1 on Billboard! One of the most-streamed tracks of 2023

California-based trio Eslabon Armado's name translates as "linked chain." Illustrated by their interlocking vocal harmonies and woven acoustic guitars and basses, the group's style re-frames the Regional Mexican music of ranchera with the language of sierreña music, the "music of the mountain ranges." While the rhythms and melodies are similar to those found in norteño, the (mostly) guitars-and-vocals-only approach creates a similar feeling to that of campfire music played by wandering campesino minstrels. www.instagram.com twitter.com www.youtube.com

First 'Regional Mexican' song to hit #1 on Billboard! www.youtube.com

California-based trio Eslabon Armado's name translates as "linked chain." Illustrated by their interlocking vocal harmonies and woven acoustic guitars and basses, the group's style re-frames the Regional Mexican music of ranchera with the language of sierreña music, the "music of the mountain ranges." While the rhythms and melodies are similar to those found in norteño, the (mostly) guitars-and-vocals-only approach creates a similar feeling to that of campfire music played by wandering campesino minstrels. www.instagram.com twitter.com www.youtube.com