PA NO PENSAR throws you straight into a neon-lit night where Peso Pluma and Quavo numb their thoughts with every substance within reach. The hook — “Tomando pa’ no pensar / Pastillas pa’ no acordarme” — is a mantra for self-medication, while references to mil-ocho gramos (a kilogram), boats crossing oceans and iced-out watches sketch a fast-moving drug operation that bankrolls their lavish, sleepless lifestyle. Corrido guitars meet Atlanta trap drums, creating a cross-border soundtrack for flashing lights, luxury cars and smoke-filled rooms.
Yet under the swagger hides a quieter confession. Peso admits he has “lost family, gained money,” and Quavo wrestles with angels and devils, hinting at the moral toll of the hustle. The repeated vow — “Gotta do it for the fam, everybody eat” — reveals a driving motive that’s equal parts loyalty and obsession. The result is a party anthem with an aftertaste of restlessness, showing how success can glitter and haunt in the same breath.
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.