Junior H

Biography of Junior H

Antonio Herrera Pérez (February 7, 2000), better known professionally as Junior H, is a Mexican singer and songwriter, emerging artist of the corrido tumbado genre. He began his music career at the age of 14, releasing a few songs online before debuting with “Mi vida en un Cigarro” in 2019. That same year, Junior went viral on YouTube with “No he Cambiado,” leading him to sign with Rancho Humilde. His second album, “Atrapado en un Sueño,” was released in 2020. “No he Cambiado,” “Mente Positiva,” “Dicen,” and “Atrapado en un Sueño” are some of his hit songs.

Early Life

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Junior started composing at the age of 12 alongside a friend. He didn’t know how to play any instruments at the time, but had an easy time writing. It took him another two years to learn how to record and by the age of 15, he had a few songs circulating online. Like many other artists, Junior started uploading songs and covers to YouTube, where he quickly gained notoriety.

However, it wasn’t all easy; the artist had to start over after his family decided to move to Utah in the United States. It was another reality, another language and a completely different place from his home, but that didn’t stop him. Junior learned to play the guitar by watching YouTube tutorials, continued recording and writing his own songs, and worked at a sandwich shop for a while.

Junior H: Debut, Fame, and Career

After a few years on YouTube, Junior jumped into the scene in February 2019 with the release of his first album, a nine-song demo titled “Mi vida en un Cigarro.” The album included songs such as “A los 19,” “El Barbero,” “El de la Chevy,” and his first big hit, “No he cambiado.” However, the song would take several months to become a trend on YouTube. The success was such that Junior, then 17 years old, was discovered by his now manager, Jimmy Humilde, of Rancho Humilde.

It didn’t take long for Junior to sign a contract and begin recording with the label. He was included in the successful compilation of Natanael Cano, “Corridos Tumbados,” in the songs “Ella,” “El AK,” “Disfruto lo Malo,” and “El M4.” Thanks to this work, Junior’s popularity continued to grow. Later came the singles “El de la H,” “Vivo a Mi Manera,” and “En Mis Dedos un Gatillo” (ft. Gabriel Esteban).

Trapped in a Dream

His second album, “Atrapado En Un Sueño,” arrived in March 2020 and immediately became a success. So much so, that it debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, being the second to reach the top after Natanael. The album consisted of a total of seven songs; among these were: “Atrapado en un Sueño,” “Mente Positiva,” “Dicen,” “Me siento,” and the collaboration “Si Mañana” with Natanael.

In June 2020, the deluxe edition of “Atrapado en un Sueño” was released, which included a new song, “Tengo Motivos.” Junior also collaborated with Natanael on the single “Seca tus lagrimas” from his EP “Corazón Tumbado.”

MUSICA <3 and Cruisin’ with Junior H

Later, in September 2020, Junior released two albums on the same day titled: “MUSICA <3” and “Cruisin’ with Junior H.” Both albums would include 12 songs. In “MUSICA <3” (2020), the hits “No Cap,” “Días Nublados,” and “Psicodélica” appeared, as well as the collaborations “Hey CJ” with Compa Steve and “Suena” with José Mejía. In “Cruisin’ with Junior H,” songs such as “No Me Pesa,” “Se Amerita,” and “Clave Ali” came out, along with the collaborations “Ojos Colorados” with Alto Linaje and “Con Un Presidente” with Esteban Gabriel.

The 3 Towers

Also in 2020, specifically on December 18th, Junior premiered the collaborative album “Las 3 Torres,” along with Natanael Cano and Ovi. The album featured the participation of various artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ñengo Flow, and Snow Tha Product, in songs such as “Crónicas de un Gallo” and “Felling Good.” From the album, the songs also stood out “Pienso en Ella,” “Las Tres Torres,” “Verdes Verdes,” and “En el Cora.”

2021: $ad Boyz 4 Life

In February 2021, Junior H returned with “$ad Boyz 4 Life,” an album of 16 songs, whose lyrics spoke of love and heartbreak. In less than 24 hours, it managed to position itself in the Top 10 of Latin albums on Apple Music. Some of the most well-known songs from the album were the singles: “La Bestia,” “160 Gramos,” and “Me Consume.”

A few months after “$ad Boyz 4 Life,” Junior released the single “Corrido Tumbado.” In December 2021, “Nací Para Amarte” and “Empresa Fly Club” were released. These were his last releases in 2021.

2022: Mi Vida En Un Cigarro 2

Following the example of 2021, Junior released his seventh studio album “Mi Vida En Un Cigarro 2” in February 2022. The album referenced the name of his first album, which was released in February 2019. “Mi Vida En Un Cigarro 2” includes 21 songs, among them several collaborations such as “Los Botones Azules” with Luis R Conrique, “Pa que te Duela” with Eslabon Armado, and “El Pana” with Compa Steve. Other songs from the album were “Nunca Tristes Simpre Locos,” “Esta Vida,” “Que Siga La Mata Dando,” and “Como Jordan.”

Later, in April, Junior premiered “12 Rifles,” a single that features a live music video accompanied by a band.