“Chicha” by Neton Vega invites us into the larger–than–life memories of a fearless Sinaloan outlaw who is speaking from beyond the grave. He looks back on a life filled with high–octane adventures: street shoot-outs, roaring car races, and the constant buzz of danger that came with carrying “one of the seven chinos” (slang for an AK-47). Loyalty is everything in his world, so he proudly salutes the friends who never missed a shot, the family that always backed him up, and even the brother who is now behind bars still “at a thousand.” Yet the swagger is mixed with regret; betrayal cost him his life, and he aches to see his mother in Culiacán one more time.
Under the pulse of tuba and accordion, the song becomes a corridor between life and death where bravery, honor, and loss all collide. It’s a musical snapshot of Mexico’s modern corrido culture: gritty storytelling, raw emotion, and rapid-fire imagery that turns personal history into legend. “Chicha” isn’t just a tale of crime and consequence; it’s a reminder that glory on the streets often ends in silence, while memories—and corridos—keep the hero’s name echoing long after the gun smoke clears.
Luis Ernesto Vega Carvajal, professionally known as Netón Vega, is a rising Mexican singer-songwriter hailing from La Paz, Baja California Sur. Bursting onto the music scene in 2023, he quickly gained acclaim for his songwriting on notable tracks like "Rubicon" and "La People," featured on Peso Pluma's acclaimed 2023 album Génesis.
Known for blending Regional Mexican, corridos tumbados, and reggaeton styles, Netón Vega has also made waves with his 2024 collaboration "Si No Quieres No" alongside Luis R. Conriquez, which charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. With a fresh sound and compelling storytelling, he continues to captivate audiences across Latin America and beyond.