When Chino Pacas received an Instagram DM from none other than Drake, it wasn't just another social media interaction — it was the catalyst for one of the most groundbreaking tracks on his debut album. Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas.
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The album was released on his birthday (October 18th), with the extended edition arriving on October 25th. The set combines the raw emotion of corridos tumbados with urban sierreño, revealing a narrative rich with youthful ambition and heritage.
Born Cristian Humberto Ávila Vega, Chino Pacas evolved from a viral TikTok sensation and Billboard Hot 100 newcomer to now cementing his status as one of the defining voices of his generation. The Guanajuato musician's talents are supported by the prowess of Street Mob Records, led by Fuerza Regida's JOP, who hailed him as the label's most successful artist.
On “Modo Capone,” featuring Drake and Fuerza Regida's JOP, fans experience the Toronto superstar singing exclusively in Spanish, channeling his “Champaign Papi” persona once again, but this time he gets into a corridor area.
Beyond the star-studded features, each track from Chino Pacas' debut album tells a story, whether it's personal struggles, his ambitions, or everyday life in the barrios of Guanajuato where he grew up. The opener, 'Smith', is immersed in a world of excess and indulgence, portrayed through sharp visuals of 'Dom Pérignon', 'beautiful faces' and 'el reventón” (or boisterous party).
On the other hand, “Morena Canela,” where Pacas shifts to a more personal narrative, paints vivid images of desire and decadence, demonstrating his ability to combine informal, conversational language with poetic imagery.
Below, Chino Pacas breaks down five key songs from his new album, in his own words.
“Smith” with Junior H & Fuerza Regida
“Smith” is with my colleagues, Jesús Ortiz Paz from Fuerza Regida and Junior H, [the latter] originating from the same state [Guanajuato] like me We put this song at number one because I really like it. I felt it was going there, at number one. Smith is a fellow from Mexico, a character the song was written about. We were the interpreters and the author is Miguel Armenta [among others].
“Modo Capone” with Drake & Fuerza Regida
Drake messaged me on Instagram and said he wanted a corrido for himself and a corrido with me. From there we started working. We sent him several songs, including this one, which was the one that stuck. They were thinking and decided to include someone else from the local Mexican music scene that was at the top, so we included Fuerza Regida.
[When I saw Drake’s message] the truth is i was like, not like in shock, but more surprised than anything. When we were recording the song 'Modo Capone' in the studio, he, Jesús Ortiz and I in Houston, we were guiding him to do the vocals. You can really feel the professionalism and it was a very nice atmosphere. What I always like about all my songs is that there is chemistry going on and this was no exception.
“El Gordo Trae el Mando”
This is one of the most important songs of my career, it was the first one that came out and the first one that reached the link of many people. It went viral. This song meant a lot to me too. A lot of people got to know my music and after this song a lot changed. [The last year] it has a lot of learning and a lot of work.
“Pues Podemos” with Turo Pacas
The truth is that this song is one of the worst songs on this album. It's the first song people have seen me sing with my brother. What I love about this song is that it was a 50/50 split effort — it's a mix of his tastes and mine. Both in the lyrics and the composition — everything he sings, he wrote and everything I sing, I wrote. The song, just like the title says, is about how we can. We can do it and we did.
“Dijeron Que No La Iba a Lograr”
Of [the song with] the one I identify with the most. I wrote “El Gordo Trae el Mando” [two years ago] with the same chords, the same tone, and that's where “Dijeron Que No Lo Iba a Lo Lograr” came from. The song is about that, that I won't make it and we wrote it without making it.
Check out the full album below:
Chino Pacas
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