“A Puro Dolor” is a heartfelt confession of raw longing. In this Regional Mexican ballad, Gabito Ballesteros plays the role of someone who simply cannot let go. He breaks a promise not to call, just to hear his ex’s breathing for a fleeting second, because every moment apart feels like slow, painful agony. The singer lays bare his desperation: life has lost its sparkle, afternoons feel like mazes, and nights taste only of pain.
Beneath the pleading words, you’ll hear a tug-of-war between pride and vulnerability. Ballesteros admits he would love to say he is fine, but hiding the sun with one finger is impossible; the emptiness is too big to mask. He begs for his fantasies, his will to live, and even the very air he breathes to be returned. It’s a vivid portrayal of love’s aftershock—the kind that leaves you gasping, dialing a forbidden number, and confessing your heart in hopes that the one who left might still listen.
Gabriel "Gabito" Ballesteros Abril, born on July 23, 1999, in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico, is a rising singer-songwriter and record producer in the Regional Mexican and corridos tumbados genres. Raised in a musical family, he learned guitar at eight and performed in mariachi and choir groups from a young age. After pausing his early career to earn a degree in industrial engineering, Gabito returned to music with renewed energy, signing with Los CT Records and collaborating with major artists like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Junior H, and Becky G.
Gabito Ballesteros gained notable recognition with the 2022 breakout single "El Chamán" and his 2022 collaboration "AMG" alongside Natanael Cano and Peso Pluma, which landed on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Mexico. Known for blending traditional Mexican sounds with modern melodies, he continues to shape the future of Latin music and was named Billboard's Latin Artist on the Rise in July 2023. In 2024, he released his debut full-length album, The GB, marking his impressive arrival on the international stage.