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Mexican Music | Energetic Latin Tunes Make an Appearance!

Suddenly, but when you think of Mexican music, what kind of sound comes to mind?

Perhaps many of you imagine Latin music?

It’s true that Latin music is popular in Mexico.

However, that’s not all.

Since Mexico is a neighbor of the United States, a wide variety of genres have developed there.

This time, we’ve picked out a broad range of Mexican music—from pop to Black music!

Mexican Music | Upbeat Latin Music Makes an Appearance! (11–20)

MéneContándoles

Contándoles – Méne (Video Oficial)
MéneContándoles

When people think of Mexico, many probably imagine Chicano rap.

Of course, that style is popular too, but lately, just like in Japan, trap music has been hugely popular.

A work that lets you savor that Mexican trap is Méne.

Its sound, which seems to blend R&B and hip-hop, is striking.

It briefly shifts into trap music, and that playful touch is incredibly stylish—definitely give it a listen.

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Azúcar AmargoFey

In Mexico, traditional music called mariachi is popular.

While you still see it nowadays, up until the 1990s many singers were incorporating mariachi into contemporary music.

Fey, who sings “Azúcar Amargo,” was something of an outlier in the Mexican music scene, releasing many techno-centered works since her 1995 debut.

This song is one of her classics, and it has a tempo and feel close to Eurodance.

Please give it a listen.

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Te DejaréLety López

Lety López – Te Dejaré – Video Oficial
Te DejaréLety López

Leti López is a Mexico-born female artist who is also active as a stage actress and voice actress.

She’s known for a style centered on mariachi, a traditional Mexican music genre.

“Te Dejaré” is one of her songs I especially recommend.

If I had to sum up the song’s appeal in one word, it would be “balance.” By skillfully blending mariachi with contemporary pop music, it achieves a sound that even those who aren’t fond of folk music can enjoy.

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Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernández

Vicente Fernández – Por Tu Maldito Amor (Video Oficial)
Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernández

In the 20th century, if you asked who was the most beloved singer in Mexico, many people would likely name Vicente Fernández.

He sold over 50 million records worldwide and won numerous prestigious music awards, including the Grammys—truly an icon of Mexico.

His song “Por Tu Maldito Amor,” rooted in traditional mariachi music, showcases his sweet, low voice tinged with melancholy, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

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InevitableDulce María

Dulce María is a multi-artist from Mexico who is also active as an actress and writer.

She has released many Latin pop-style songs, and thanks to her catchy musical sensibility, she enjoys broad support across demographics in Mexico.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Inevitable.

While it’s a track rooted in Latin pop, it also conveys a fresh, Eurodance-like vibe.

She’s a very striking visual artist as well, so if you watch the music video, you’ll be able to enjoy it with both your eyes and ears!

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Cyclone ft. T-Painbaby bash

Baby Bash, a Mexican American singer who is hugely popular in Mexico.

Although both of his parents are Mexican, he is, after all, an artist from the United States.

So you might wonder why he wasn’t categorized as Mexican.

The answer is simple: his songs are sung in Spanish, and he’s extremely popular in Mexico.

“Cyclone ft.

T-Pain” is one of his signature tracks, a melodic hip-hop number infused with hot vibes.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced Mexican songs ranging from the latest hits to timeless classics.

Although the lyrics are sung in Spanish, many of you may have felt there isn’t much difference from the American music scene.

In particular, Mexican hip-hop is increasingly making its way onto the global stage, so we might start seeing Mexican music featured more often in Japanese media!