When Chino Pacas received a direct message from Drake on Instagram, it was not only another social media interaction, but also the catalyst for one of the most groundbreaking tracks on his debut album, Let the bags keep coming.
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The album was released on his birthday (October 18th) and the extended version was released on October 25th.
Chino Pacas, born Cristian Humberto Ávila Vega, went from being a TikTok sensation and a newcomer on the Billboard Hot 100 to now solidifying His status as one of the defining voices of his generation. The Guanajuato musician’s talents are backed by Street Mob Records, led by Fuerza Regida’s JOP, who hailed him as one of the label’s most talented artists.
On “Modo Capone,” which features Drake and Fuerza Regida’s JOP, fans get to experience the Toronto superstar singing exclusively in Spanish, once again channeling his “Champagne Dad” persona, but this time into Corridos territory.
In addition to the star-studded features, each song on Chino Pacas’ debut album tells a story, whether it’s about a personal struggle, his ambition, or the poor neighborhood of Guanajuato where he grew up daily life. Opener “The Smiths” plunges into a world of excess and excess, through “Dom Pérignon,” “Pretty Face” and “Blowout” (or a lively party).
Pacas, on the other hand, turns to a more personal narrative in Morena Canela, painting a vivid picture of desire and decadence that showcases his blend of informal conversational language with poetic imagery skills.
Below, Chino Pacas breaks down five key songs from his new album in his own words.
“Smith” with Junior H and Fuerza Regida
“Smith” is with my colleagues, Jesús Ortiz Paz and Junior H from Fuerza Regida, [the latter] who are originally from the same state [Guanajuato] Just like me. We put this song first because I really love it. I feel like it’s going to go there, number one. Smith was a gay man from Mexico, a character, and this song was written for him. We are interpreters by Miguel Armenta [among others].
Drake and Fuerza Regida’s “Capone Mode”
Drake texted me on Instagram and told me he wanted a hallway to himself and a hallway with me. From there we start working. We sent him a few songs, including that one, that stood out to him. They thought about it and decided to invite other top names from regional Mexican music, so we included Fuerza Regida.
[When I saw Drake’s message] The truth is, I wasn’t shocked at the time, but I was more surprised than anything. When we were recording the song “Modo Capone” in a studio in Houston, he, Jesus Ortiz and I were coaching him so he could sing it. You can really feel the professionalism and it’s a really cool atmosphere. What I always love in all songs is the chemistry happening and this song is no exception.
“The fat man brought the order”
It was one of the most important songs of my career, it was the first song we released and the first song that a lot of people connected to. It went viral. This song also means a lot to me. A lot of people became aware of my music, and after that song, a lot of things changed. [The last year] We did a lot of studying and working.
“Pues Podemos” with Turo Pacas
In fact, this song is one of the worst on the album. It was the first song people saw me and my brother singing together. What I love about this song is that it’s a 50/50 joint effort – it’s a combination of his taste and my taste. It’s the same in lyrics and composition – what he sings, he writes, I sing, I write. As the title says, this song is about how we can. We can do it, and we do it.
“They said I wouldn’t make it”
it is [the song with] The one I identify with the most. I’m writing “El Gordo Trae el Mando” [two years ago] Same chords, same tone, that’s how “Dijeron Que No Lo Iba a Lo Lograr” came about. This song is about me not being successful and we wrote it without success.
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