CJNG plunges us into the firsthand memories of a seasoned outlaw who has climbed the ranks of Mexico’s notorious Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel. Over brisk corridos tumbados guitars, the narrator recalls humble — yet already dangerous — beginnings: stealing cars, smuggling large loads of marijuana through the Tucson border, and paying homage to fallen friends who paved the way. His story is not just nostalgia; it is a declaration of present-day power. He salutes Don Mencho (the cartel’s feared leader), name-drops loyal sidekicks like Junior, Chucky, and Beto, and boasts of rolling in a brand-new Mercedes while “machaqueando el mandado” — crushing the product to keep quality high.
In just a few verses, Fuerza Regida, Juanpa Salazar, and Calle 24 paint the portrait of a man hardened by the underworld yet fiercely loyal to his crew and territory: “Soy de Jalisco… Cartel CJNG para que se pongan listos.” The song mixes pride, grief, and bravado, reminding listeners that in this line of work courage is currency, reputation is armor, and every mile driven across the border writes another chapter in an unflinching corrido of survival.
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.