Billete Grande throws you into the raw, adrenaline-charged world of modern corrido tumbado. Fuerza Regida’s Jesús Ortiz Paz teams up with rising Mexican-American voice Edgardo Núñez to deliver a street diary that starts with barefoot hunger in Culiacán and ends with pockets full of “big bills.” Over the pulse of tuba and requinto, the narrator thanks San Juditas for strength, shouts out mentor Don Roque, and proudly dons a Guzmán-Salazar cap—a nod to the notorious Sinaloan underworld that fuels many corrido legends.
At its core, the song is a gritty motivational anthem. It balances the thrill of hard-won success with the weight of sacrifice: the singer studies the “game,” mistrusts fake friends, and mourns a brother lost to violence. Every ringing phone call signals how far he has come, yet every lyric reminds us of the price paid along the way. Billete Grande is both a celebration of ambition and a cautionary tale set to the unmistakable swagger of regional Mexican music’s new wave.
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.