Siempre Pendientes (Always Alert) plunges listeners into the adrenaline-charged world of the modern corrido bélico, where Peso Pluma and Luis R Conriquez paint a vivid portrait of loyalty, status and constant vigilance inside Mexico’s powerful underworld. Over brisk guitars and brassy bursts, the narrators brag about riding a Lamborghini Urus at the head of a ten-truck convoy, guarding the “plaza” for the infamous Guzmán family. Name-drops like JGL (Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán), Iván and code numbers 09 and 27 reinforce a military-style hierarchy, while references to money “haciendo verdes,” luxury SUVs and ever-ready security rings highlight how danger and opulence coexist.
At its core, the song is a swagger-filled pledge of allegiance. The singers remind listeners that “the government is smart,” so their crew must stay smarter, “siempre pendientes.” It is equal parts warning and celebration, capturing the pride of those who feel untouchable because of the power behind them. For learners, the lyrics offer a raw glimpse into regional slang, cartel code and Mexico’s corrido tradition, showcasing how music can chronicle real-world tension with catchy hooks and bold storytelling.
Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, known professionally as Peso Pluma, is a groundbreaking Mexican singer and rapper born in 1999 in Zapopan, Jalisco. He revolutionizes regional Mexican music by blending traditional sierreño corridos with urbano genres like Latin hip hop and reggaeton, crafting a fresh and dynamic sound that has captivated global audiences.
Since his debut in 2020, Peso Pluma has risen to international fame with hits like "Por Las Noches" and "Ella Baila Sola," the latter marking the first regional Mexican song to break into the Billboard Hot 100 top 10. His albums, including the Grammy-winning Génesis and the double album Éxodo, showcase his talent and versatility, establishing him as Mexico’s most-streamed artist of all time and a key figure in the revival of the corrido tradition.