4 Takeaways From Fuerza Regida's New Album 'Pero No Te Enamores'
Since their formation in San Bernardino, CA, Fuerza Regida has been stretching the boundaries of the corrido style, using traditional and digital instrumentation and incorporating elements from genres like electronic and hip-hop.
On Thursday, June 25, the superstar Mexican music act shared their newest album, Pero No Te Enamores. They changed their sound once more time, but they kept the same devil-may-care energy that their fans have always loved.
In honor of Fuerza Regida's latest project, I wanted to share some of my takeaways from the album.
Fuerza Regida Stepped Out Of Their Comfort Zone With Pero No Te Enamores
On Pero No Te Enamores, which translates to "but don't fall in love," Fuerza Regida catapults their corridos from the barrio to the club, weaving elements of multiple high-energy genres into a singular mix. The group is led in its efforts by velvety-voiced frontman and songwriter Jesus Ortiz Paz, whose appealing rasp helps ground even the most far-out flight of fancy with relatable relationship stories and furious flexes.
Dance, EDM Vibes For The Summer
The new album features production from well-known sound architects, including Gordo (fka Carnage) and Synthetic (Lil Uzi Vert's "Just Wanna Rock"), who help JOP and the rest of the group to create something new.
Songs like "SOFIA," a collaboration with Major Lazer and Alok, and "FVCK," helmed by the renowned DJ/producer Afrojack, are fist-pumping, stadium EDM bangers, while "VALERIA" and "ALE" display their facility with radio-ready reggaeton.
Fuerza Regida Connects With "Jersey Corridos"
The most intriguing addition to their sound is Jersey Club, which is surprisingly compatible with Fuerza's traditional sound, creating a hybrid genre the band calls "Jersey corridos." "Secreto Victoria" is the proof of concept, combining a full-band corrido sound with Jersey's signature five-beat pattern. "Kylie" is a lyrical showcase for JOP, whose fast-paced rhymes intersect with characteristic club sound effects, and "Britney" is a dancefloor filler that combines corridos, club, and high-octane trap.
Despite Changing Up The Vibe For Pero No Te Enamores, Fuerza Regida Still Gave Their Day 1s Some Corridos
Pero No Te Enamores ends with a salute to Fuerza's day one fans, unleashing three of their best career corridos to date. The trio, "Jesus," "Belinda," and album closer "Pero No Te Enamores," showcase JOP's romantic lyrics and serrated singing voice, as well as the band's well-earned chemistry.
Pero No Te Enamores is available to stream everywhere!
