“Bien Chaka” is a high-octane glimpse into the after-hours world of Mexico’s new-school corrido scene. Over booming tubas and trap drums, Fuerza Regida and Turo Pacas brag about being chaka—slang for a street-savvy tough guy who lives fast and flashy. In the lyrics we see them staying awake with “la blanca” (cocaine), lighting a candle for “La Flaca” (a nickname for Santa Muerte, the folk saint of danger-prone hustlers), and chain-smoking purple weed until their eyes turn red. Money flows in crisp 100-peso bills, engines roar, and pretty girls pile into the car while tires screech on the pavement.
Beneath the party glow, the song also sketches a personal code: keep your circle small, handle “the business” smoothly, and never accept another person’s rules. Loyalty to la plebada (the crew) and pride in their blue flag signal where their true allegiance lies. Altogether, the track is both a celebration and a warning—a brash anthem for nights when the cash is thick, the risks are higher, and being bien chaka is the only way to survive the ride.
Fuerza Regida is a dynamic Regional Mexican band originating from San Bernardino, California, blending influences from both the United States and Mexico. Since their formation in 2015 as a cover band, they have evolved into pioneers of the corridos tumbados subgenre, expertly mixing traditional norteño sounds with modern urban and electronic elements.
Led by Jesús Ortíz Paz, alongside Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López, Fuerza Regida has released multiple top-charting albums, including Del Barrio Hasta Aquí and Adicto. Their hits like "Bebe Dame" and "Harley Quinn" have achieved significant acclaim in both the US and Mexico, earning them several Billboard Music and Latin Music Awards. With a bold approach to traditional Mexican music and contemporary themes, they continue to expand their influence and captivate a growing international audience.