From the very first line, Gabito Ballesteros and DannyLux plunge us into the world of the belico enamorado – a battle-ready romantic who sports gold chains, keeps a rifle close, and still finds time to fall head-over-heels. He brags that no one will snatch his girl away, flashing both cash and bravado, yet immediately softens with the promise “Bebé, te voy a proteger.” This push-and-pull between toughness and tenderness sits at the heart of today’s corridos tumbados, where street swagger meets open-hearted love songs.
Under the bright guitars, the lyrics sketch a vivid scene: tropical drinks, Bad Bunny sing-alongs, and dreams of escaping the dust for a sun-soaked summer. Still, danger never feels far—the singer is always "armed and ready" should anyone try to step in. The result is a “ride or die” love anthem that celebrates devotion while acknowledging the risky world that surrounds it: he offers his heart unconditionally, but keeps bullets in the chamber just in case.
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.