Peso Pluma and Tito Double P invite us on a swagger-filled voyage through the underworld economy that has made them legends in Los Cuadros. The title refers to the square-shaped packages that move across borders and oceans, a street shorthand for the product that fuels their fortune. From the very first lines we hear a rags-to-riches brag: the narrator started small, now spends freely, and ships merchandise “de diez en diez,” ten at a time. The sea becomes a highway, “marinos por el altamar,” as trusted sailors steer the loads while the boss relaxes with a Gelato blunt and a stress-killing cigarette.
Behind the bravado lies a constant sense of danger. He keeps “dos o tres” bodyguards close, watches for “el diablo” – a metaphor for law enforcement or betrayal – and guarantees “jale” (work) for the clients who keep his empire spinning. The song blends traditional Regional Mexican corrido storytelling with modern urban slang, painting a vivid picture of hustling, loyalty, and survival. In short, Los Cuadros is a celebration of calculated risk and hard-won power, wrapped in Peso Pluma’s unmistakable swagger and Tito Double P’s gritty narrative flair.
Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, known professionally as Peso Pluma, is a groundbreaking Mexican singer and rapper born in 1999 in Zapopan, Jalisco. He revolutionizes regional Mexican music by blending traditional sierreño corridos with urbano genres like Latin hip hop and reggaeton, crafting a fresh and dynamic sound that has captivated global audiences.
Since his debut in 2020, Peso Pluma has risen to international fame with hits like "Por Las Noches" and "Ella Baila Sola," the latter marking the first regional Mexican song to break into the Billboard Hot 100 top 10. His albums, including the Grammy-winning Génesis and the double album Éxodo, showcase his talent and versatility, establishing him as Mexico’s most-streamed artist of all time and a key figure in the revival of the corrido tradition.