**“LA 701” feels like an audio postcard sent straight from the heart of Mexico’s rugged Sierra Madre. Sung in first person, the lyrics step into the boots of Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán, the legendary capo who once ranked 701st on Forbes’ billionaires list – the number that gives the song its title. Over lively accordion riffs, Tito Double P and Luis R Conriquez reminisce about El Chapo’s roots in Badiraguato, his famous escape from Puente Grande prison, and the larger-than-life fiestas where he danced with a blonde on his hip and a trusty “701” pistol in his belt. The verses paint a portrait of a man who balances fearlessness with nostalgia, sending hugs to fallen friends, warning allies to stay sharp, and proudly naming the children who will carry on his legacy.
Between pulsing corrido rhythms, the song blends celebration and caution. It salutes loyalty (shout-out to Cholo Iván and the ex-military bodyguards), mourns betrayals that landed the kingpin behind bars, and closes with a touching farewell to his hometown, his mother, and the old-school corridos that tell his story. “LA 701” is equal parts tribute, confession, and cautionary tale – a musical snapshot of power, family, and the high stakes of life inside Mexico’s narcoculture.
Jesús Roberto Laija García, known by his stage name Tito Double P, is a rising Mexican rapper and singer-songwriter from Tepic, Nayarit, who grew up in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Emerging on the music scene in 2023, Tito has quickly gained recognition for his impactful contributions to regional Mexican music and corridos tumbados.
As the cousin of renowned artist Peso Pluma, Tito has not only collaborated on several tracks but also written key songs in Peso Pluma's discography. His debut album, Incómodo (2024), showcases his unique style and storytelling, debuting at number 20 on the US Billboard 200 and topping both the Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts. Known for blending traditional influences with contemporary urban sounds, Tito Double P is a fresh voice shaping the future of Mexican rap and corridos.