Welcome to Gabito Ballesteros’ high-octane playground! In “El Boss,” joined by fellow corridos tumbados trailblazer Natanael Cano, the Mexican artist swaps the traditional acoustic grit of regional music for a turbocharged ride through nightlife excess. The lyrics feel like a late-night Instagram story: revving an AMG Mercedes, puffing premium “Baby Jeeter” joints, flashing Prada black, and chasing every flavor of excitement from blue-eyed blondes to sun-kissed brunettes. It is a checklist of luxury labels, designer drugs, and fearless flirtation, all delivered with the swagger of someone everyone simply calls El Boss.
Beneath the glitter the song is an anthem of status. Every brand name, club scene, and daring escapade is proof that the narrator has leveled up from the streets to the penthouse. When he raps about “moviendo plumas, se parte el pastel,” he paints a picture of dividing the spoils with his crew, reinforcing loyalty while celebrating personal power. In short, “El Boss” is less a humble brag and more a roaring victory lap—an invitation to buckle up, spark up, and bask in the audacious confidence of Mexico’s new-school corrido royalty.
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.