Santal 33 is Natanael Cano and Junior H’s scented calling card. From the very first radio-code whispers, the track drops listeners into an action-movie convoy: tinted four-door cars, diamond-studded wrists, and a cloud of Le Labo’s Santal 33 drifting through the air. The lyrics celebrate a lifestyle of fast money and faster highways, name-checking luxury brands like Burberry and Chanel, a Rolls-Royce (“el doble R”), starry-ceiling cars that mimic the Ghost model, and endless cannabis smoke that fuels the party. Beneath the swagger there is strategy: constant check-ins over the radio, careful patrols, and coded numbers that hint at cartel logistics, all underscoring how high risk feeds their high fashion.
Yet the song is more than a shiny showcase. Between boasting about “a new girl whenever I want” and stacking cash, Cano slips in flashes of reflection—sending monthly money to his mom, apologizing for past wrongs, and wondering how to “level in the sky” without ever being buried. This blend of bravado, vulnerability, and street-smart vigilance captures the essence of corridos tumbados: modern Mexican corridos fused with trap attitude, where luxury and danger ride side by side, all wrapped in the unmistakable scent of Santal 33.
Natanael Rubén Cano Monge, born on March 27, 2001, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, is a groundbreaking Mexican rapper, singer, and composer.
He is best known for pioneering "corridos tumbados," a unique fusion of traditional regional Mexican corridos with modern trap and hip-hop elements. Beginning his career by uploading guitar covers and original songs on YouTube, Natanael quickly gained recognition for blending genres and storytelling. His hit "Soy el Diablo" gained international attention, especially after a remix with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny.
Signed to Rancho Humilde and Warner Latina, Cano has released several successful albums and EPs, showcasing his dynamic style. Drawing inspiration from legends like Ariel Camacho and contemporary Latin trap artists, Natanael Cano continues to innovate and shape the future of regional Mexican music.