Tacomón is a fascinating example of Spanish slang, especially in regional Mexican music. It's a playful augmentation of "Tacoma," referring to the popular Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.
The suffix "-ón" is often used in Spanish to denote something large or impressive, so "Tacomón" implies a big, powerful, or souped-up Tacoma. In the context of the song, "Ciento ochenta zumbando el Tacomón" paints a vivid picture of a large truck speeding at 180 (likely km/h), highlighting the character's status and fast-paced lifestyle.
In "Por La Ciudad," Virlan Garcia paints a picture of a man who has achieved success through sheer hard work, or as he puts it, by "chipping away at stone" for a long time. He's not just anyone; he has earned respect and made a name for himself. The song's narrator is a boss, and he wants everyone to know it. He cruises through the city in a fast truck, with a presidential-style security detail of three more trucks following him. This isn't just for show; he carries a Glock for protection and makes it clear: "And just so you know, I'm the boss here."
This powerful status comes with a certain mindset. He prefers filling his wallet to filling his life with friends, aware that anyone can be disloyal. He's confident in his ability to generate wealth, so much so that he doesn't even bother counting his money. The song is a bold declaration of power, success, and self-reliance, describing a lifestyle where being the boss comes naturally and constant vigilance is a part of the job.
Virlán García was born Jesús Virlán Báez García in Guasave, Sinaloa, in 1997, and put out his first album, Pobre o Criminal, in 2015. He sings, plays guitar and writes his own material, and guitarist Carlos Gómez was part of his group from the start.
He moves between norteño, sierreño, banda and corridos, and has also written songs for Gerardo Ortiz. His albums include Y Cambió Mi Suerte (2016), Te Comparto (2018), Híbrido (2021), his first release with Sony Music México, and Corridos Alternativos (2023). His best-known songs include "En Dónde Está Tu Amor" and "Quiero Reintentarlo", which came out as a single in 2018.