“Tomando Tequila” plunges us into the raw aftermath of a breakup where the phone goes straight to voicemail and every text bubble turns “verde”. Eslabon Armado teams up with Jhayco to paint a vivid picture of love lost, using simple details - a broken routine, the sting of seeing your ex with someone else, the quiet of a dark room - that anyone nursing a shattered heart can recognize. The chorus clings to one desperate remedy: tequila. Each shot is a temporary band-aid, numbing the hurt just long enough to keep the memories from flooding back.
Yet beneath the party lights and clinking glasses, the singer is still praying for a miracle. He bargains with tequila, the Virgencita, and even random bar crowds, hoping something will resurrect the love that “murió”. The song’s blend of Regional Mexican guitars and urbano flow mirrors this emotional tug-of-war: confident on the surface, cracked inside. In short, “Tomando Tequila” is a toast to heartbreak, capturing that bittersweet moment when the only thing colder than your drink is the silence on the other end of the line.
Eslabon Armado is a groundbreaking American regional Mexican group hailing from Patterson, California, with roots deeply connected to Mexico. Formed in 2017 by brothers Pedro and Brian Tovar alongside their friend Gabriel Hidalgo, the group quickly rose to prominence blending traditional sierreño sounds with modern urban and corridos tumbados styles.
Known for their heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, Eslabon Armado has released seven studio albums, with several topping the Regional Mexican Albums chart. Their music has earned them prestigious accolades, including multiple Billboard Music and Latin American Music Awards. The 2023 viral hit "Ella Baila Sola," featuring rapper Peso Pluma, marked a historic milestone as the first regional Mexican song to reach the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
With a dynamic lineup and a fresh approach to Mexican regional music, Eslabon Armado continues to captivate audiences across the Americas, making them one of the most influential acts in their genre today.