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Gabito Ballesteros Honors the Legacy of Ariel Camacho With His New Spotify Single, ‘Te Metiste’

February 26, 2025

It has been 10 years since the world lost corridos tumbados godfather Ariel Camacho, but the influence of the Sinaloan singer-songwriter remains stronger than ever. His signature requinto and minimalist style paved the way for a new generation of artists now dominating international stages, like Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, and Christian Nodal.

Included in this group is Gabito Ballesteros, who was publicly encouraged by Ariel to keep pushing forward with his career. Today, Gabito is the eighth-most-streamed artist on Spotify in Mexico, and along with Spotify, he is honoring Ariel’s legacy with the release of his Spotify Single, “Te Metiste,” one of the greatest hits by Ariel and his band, Los Plebes del Rancho.

“For many, Ariel is an idol. Not just because of his age but because of how he started from the bottom, picked up a guitar, and made it happen,” Gabito said while recording the Spotify Single. “Many of us followed that path, and that’s why we relate to him so much. We owe a lot to Ariel Camacho, and that will never change.” 

Gabito is not the only artist who has felt the positive effects of Ariel’s impact. Globally, Música Mexicana has grown by nearly 450% over the last five years, and Ariel was a key figure in making this phenomenon possible.

“Ariel Camacho was one of the first artists to bring sierreño to the mainstream. Before him, this genre was entirely regional, deeply rooted in northwestern Mexico,” said Alejandro Grageda, Artist & Label Marketing Lead at Spotify Mexico. “After his passing, artists who grew up listening to him started blending his style with trap and hip-hop elements, shaping the evolution of sierreño into what we now know as corridos tumbados.” 

Ariel’s Songs Are Louder Than Ever

Ariel’s songs have not only remained relevant in the years since his passing, but the impact of his music has grown stronger over time. Streams of Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho have increased by more than 130% in the last five years, and new generations continue to embrace his music, with more than 40% of his listeners on Spotify aged 24 years or younger.

“In the past, the biggest icons of Música Mexicana were well-established figures like Vicente Fernández or Los Tigres del Norte. But Ariel Camacho broke that tradition, proving that a young artist could stay true to the ranchera essence while keeping it fresh,” Alejandro added. “His rise coincided with the explosion of social media and music streaming in Mexico, which helped his songs, videos, and content go viral and gain traction on Spotify.”

For those just discovering Ariel’s discography, there are many must-listen classics, but “Te Metiste” (#1), “Hablemos” (#2), and “El Karma” (#3) are Ariel’s most-streamed songs on Spotify. In total, eight songs from Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho have made it onto Spotify Mexico’s Top 100, while his music is featured in more than 18.7 million fan-created playlists.

Most-Streamed Songs by Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho in History

  1. “Te Metiste”
  2. “Hablemos”
  3. “El Karma”
  4. “2 Veces” (featuring Christian Nodal)
  5. “DEL Negociante”
  6. “No Lo Hice Bien
  7. “Qué Caro Estoy Pagando”
  8. “Por Enamorarme”
  9. “El Señor de los Cielos”
  10. “Según Tus Labios”

Ariel’s streams outside of Mexico have also surged by approximately 80% in the past five years, with the U.S., Guatemala, and Chile being the top consumers of his music abroad.

Countries That Have Listened to Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho the Most (Last 5 Years)

  1. Mexico
  2. USA
  3. Guatemala
  4. Chile
  5. Colombia
  6. Honduras
  7. Costa Rica
  8. El Salvador
  9. Canada
  10. Nicaragua

Without a doubt, the padrino of corridos tumbados remains more alive than ever on Spotify.

Find Gabito’s cover of “Te Metiste” and other timeless hits from the icon in the playlist Ariel Camacho Por Siempre.

Spotify Celebrates the Past and Present of Corridos With ‘La Tierra del Corrido’

August 28, 2023

Among the countless hits and fan favorites under the Música Mexicana umbrella, no genre has been more steeped in history, tradition, and storytelling as Mexico’s accordion-laced corridos. Over the years, artists such as Chalino Sanchez, Los Tigres del Norte, Ramon Ayala, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana have become staples in Mexican households and gained strong recognition worldwide for their music.

While the corrido has always been a persistent part of Mexican culture during its roughly 200-year history, it’s a music that has recently grown in popularity among a new generation of fans and artists from around the world. And as the Corridos 2023 playlist on Spotify has shown, there is no shortage of newcomers taking their nostalgia of corridos in new and interesting directions.   

Over the past few years, a new style known as corridos tumbados has quickly grown in popularity, with artists like Peso Pluma, Chino Pacas, and Natanael Cano quickly rising as the faces of the genre. Combining traditional sounds with contemporary themes, this new wave of artists narrate the daily stories of Mexican teenagers and young adults looking to make it in their country despite the realities they face every day. And these artists are not only continuing the legacy of corridos in Mexico, but they’re dominating the global charts as well.

The rise in popularity corridos have seen simply can’t be overstated. Over the past five years, the worldwide consumption of the genre has increased 413%, with a 42% rise this year compared to last. And corridos have dominated the Música Mexicana streaming landscape in 2023, accounting for 77% of all streams within the genre. In other words, nearly 8 out of every 10 songs listened to under the Música Mexicana umbrella were corridos.

Spotify is the home for corridos

Given the corrido’s recent resurgence in popularity and its  rich storytelling history, we’ve launched, “La Tierra del Corrido,” an on-platform hub and campaign that celebrates the rich history of corridos. Spread out into chapters made up of videos and exclusive Spotify Singles, “La Tierra del Corrido” will tell the story of corridos, through the lenses of Música Mexicana legends and the newest generation of corrido stars like Fuerza Regida, Junior H, and Vivir Quintana.

Spotify Celebra el Pasado y el Presente de los Corridos con “La Tierra del Corrido”

August 28, 2023

Entre los innumerables éxitos y canciones favoritas de los aficionados a la Música Mexicana, ningún género ha estado tan impregnado de historia, tradición y narración como los corridos al ritmo del acordeón. A lo largo de los años, artistas como Chalino Sanchez, Los Tigres del Norte, Ramon Ayala, y Los Tucanes de Tijuana  se han convertido en himnos de los hogares mexicanos y han obtenido un gran reconocimiento mundial por su música.

Aunque el corrido siempre ha sido una parte importante de la cultura mexicana durante sus aproximadamente 200 años de historia, es un género que recientemente ha crecido en popularidad entre una nueva generación de fans y artistas de todo el mundo. Como ha demostrado la lista de reproducción Corridos 2023 de Spotify, hay muchos nuevos talentos  que están llevando a los corridos en nuevas e interesantes direcciones.

En los últimos años, un nuevo estilo conocido como corridos tumbados ha crecido rápidamente en popularidad, con artistas como Peso Pluma, Chino Pacas, y Natanael Cano alzándose rápidamente como los rostros del género. Combinando sonidos tradicionales con temas contemporáneos, esta nueva ola de artistas narra las historias cotidianas de adolescentes y jóvenes mexicanos que buscan salir adelante en su país a pesar de las realidades que viven día con día. Estos artistas no sólo continúan el legado de los corridos en México, sino que también dominan las listas de éxitos mundiales.

El aumento en la popularidad de los corridos es innegable. En los últimos cinco años, el consumo mundial del género ha aumentado un 413%, con un incremento del 42% este año en comparación con el anterior. Y los corridos han dominado el panorama de streaming de Música Mexicana en 2023, representando el 77% de todos los streams dentro del género. En otras palabras, casi 8 de cada 10 canciones escuchadas bajo el paraguas de Música Mexicana son corridos.

Spotify es el hogar de los corridos

Dado el reciente resurgimiento de la popularidad del corrido y su rica historia, hemos lanzado “La Tierra del Corrido”, una campaña que celebra la rica historia del género. Dividida en capítulos compuestos por videos y Spotify Singles, “La Tierra del Corrido” contará la historia de los corridos, a través de las lentes tanto de leyendas de la Música Mexicana como de la nueva generación de estrellas del corrido como Fuerza Regida, Junior H, y Vivir Quintana.