Mocoso introduces us to a bold young narrator who is reveling in a life of fast money, high fashion, and non-stop partying. By opening with “I already know how the law of attraction works,” Gabito Ballesteros sets the tone: he believes his confidence and ambition have drawn riches to him. The lyrics name-check bags of cocaine, luxury brands like Bvlgari, blue-tinted eyes, and even a backside “worth a Ferrari,” all to paint an extravagant picture of success that feels larger than life. It is a brag-filled tour of private parties, designer accessories, and stacks of blue hundred-dollar bills, sound-tracked by Cotton Candy Faygo and haze of weed.
The title Mocoso literally means “snot-nosed kid,” and that nickname becomes a badge of honor. Despite being young, the singer flaunts gold-plated guns, Crocs worn like status symbols, and a promise to “pay for everything.” The message is clear: age does not matter when you have swagger, money, and fearless attitude. At its core the song is a flashy, tongue-in-cheek celebration of youthful excess and the outlaw persona driving modern regional-trap corridos in Mexico.
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.