BELIKON plunges us into the modern world of the corrido bélico, a sub-genre that blends regional Mexican sounds with trap swagger and battlefield bravado. The title comes from the slang bélico which means “war-like”, and the song lives up to the name: roaring Lamborghinis, armored trucks, Russian bodyguards, and designer diamonds show off the crew’s wealth while automatic rifles keep their enemies at bay. Gabito Ballesteros, Luis R Conriquez, and Tito Double P paint a cinematic scene of power moves in Tijuana, where coded radio earpieces, high-caliber “cincuentón” guns, and an endless flow of cash, drugs, and champagne set the tone.
Behind the flashy images lies a message of loyalty and intimidation. The singers brag that people either fall in line or get “aligned” by force, highlighting the thin line between luxury and danger. Military boots mix with high-end fashion, Molly mixes with Dom Péri, and everyone knows the boss’s orders are absolute. In short, BELIKON is a high-octane anthem that glorifies a life of excess, toughness, and iron-clad hierarchy, all wrapped in pulsating guitars and a catchy hook that makes the gritty story feel like an action-packed movie you cannot stop watching.
Gabriel "Gabito" Ballesteros Abril, born on July 23, 1999, in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico, is a rising singer-songwriter and record producer in the Regional Mexican and corridos tumbados genres. Raised in a musical family, he learned guitar at eight and performed in mariachi and choir groups from a young age. After pausing his early career to earn a degree in industrial engineering, Gabito returned to music with renewed energy, signing with Los CT Records and collaborating with major artists like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Junior H, and Becky G.
Gabito Ballesteros gained notable recognition with the 2022 breakout single "El Chamán" and his 2022 collaboration "AMG" alongside Natanael Cano and Peso Pluma, which landed on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Mexico. Known for blending traditional Mexican sounds with modern melodies, he continues to shape the future of Latin music and was named Billboard's Latin Artist on the Rise in July 2023. In 2024, he released his debut full-length album, The GB, marking his impressive arrival on the international stage.