Hoy Lyrics in English by Jamby El Favo
Corridos are a famous type of traditional Mexican folk ballad, known for their narrative, storytelling style. They often tell tales of heroes, outlaws, romance, and historical events.
In this trap song, Puerto Rican artist Jamby El Favo pays homage to this genre by singing, "Cantando corridos y vengo de Villa Palmeras" (Singing corridos and I'm from Villa Palmeras). He's using the corrido format to tell his own story of struggle and success, blending a classic Mexican tradition with modern urban music.
Jamby El Favo kicks off "Hoy" by painting a scene of his life in the hustle. He's blunt about it: he's "traficando" [trafficking] and "traqueteando" [hustling], doubling his money while staying loyal to his crew. He describes a world of constant activity, from smoking all day and making deals to watching the checks arrive while the police investigate. The lyrics are full of specific images of this lifestyle, like "la merca en los barcos" [the merchandise on the boats] and shoutouts to his locked-up friends, showing a mix of pride and the constant danger he faces.
The chorus is where the song's main idea really hits. Jamby declares, "Hoy, quiero lo que quiero, no me importa lo que quieran" [Today, I want what I want, I don't care what they want]. It's a powerful statement about putting his own ambitions and his family's security first, no matter the cost. He reflects on how people doubted him when he was on his "loqueras" [crazy stuff], but now they just wonder how much money he has. He also connects his Puerto Rican roots from Villa Palmeras to his love for Mexican corridos, shouting out "Viva Mexico" and creating a unique blend of cultures in this street anthem.
