ZAPATA rides the wave of corrido tumbado, a modern fusion of regional Mexican corrido storytelling with hip-hop bravado. Peso Pluma uses the legendary revolutionary Emiliano Zapata as a symbol of fearless independence while narrating his own rise from border-town hustler to jet-setting mogul. Collectible weapons, limited-edition jewelry, Perrier in hand, and a Lamborghini Urus blaze across the lyrics, painting a picture of a young outlaw who has turned street savvy into a luxury lifestyle without ever showing his face to the masses.
Beneath the flashy details, the song celebrates resilience and calculated risk. Peso Pluma boasts that he is “moving in the fire” yet remains unscathed, proving that sharp instincts can outmatch danger. The refrain about sparking “one of the green” to de-stress hints at cannabis as both a ritual and a badge of rebellion. In short, ZAPATA is a swagger-filled ode to ambition, secrecy, and the thrill of living on the edge while cash flows in from every direction.
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.