Gabito Ballesteros turns a classic tale of unrequited love into a playful critique of materialism. The narrator is head-over-heels for someone who has chosen a flashier rival, and his jealousy boils over into a string of questions: How did a "heart of stone" win you over? Is it the new car, the fat bank account, or the well-connected family? Each clue points to the same conclusion—today, love apparently rides on "four wheels," dresses in brand-name clothes, and obeys traffic lights just like any other vehicle.
By repeating the hook "Ahora el amor anda en cuatro llantas," Ballesteros paints a vivid picture of romance reduced to horsepower and tinted windows. It is witty, a little sarcastic, and surprisingly relatable; many listeners will recognize the frustration of watching genuine feelings lose out to shallow status symbols. Performed live, the song feels like a friendly rant shared among pals, inviting us to laugh, sing along, and maybe question how much value we place on shiny toys over sincere hearts.
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.