Los Inquietos del Norte

The history of Los Inquietos Del Norte

Los Inquietos Del Norte is a Mexican regional music group formed in 1995. The group is composed of 5 members: Felipe, José, and Rosalio Mesa; Jorge Torres, and Manuel Acevedo. They are known for their aggressive style corridos and have earned the title of the Fathers of Corridos. For years, they struggled to secure a good contract until they signed with EAGLE MUSIC in 2002. That same year, they released their first official work, Los Mal Encachados. In 2005, they released Los Padres del Corrido and with La Clika in 2007, they earned their first Gold record. The group was nominated for the Premios Lo Nuestro in 2010.

Musical beginnings

The history of Los Inquietos del Norte cannot be told without the Meza brothers, as it all started with them. Born in the land of tequila, Guadalajara, Jalisco, the three brothers began their music careers at a very young age. By the time they were less than ten years old, they were singing on trucks. After finishing their studies, regional music became their focus. They began by singing in bars, restaurants, and racetracks. After various adventures, they arrived in California, where they met Jorge and Los Inquietos was born. Later, Manuel joined the group, bringing his special touch with the violin.

Since their beginning, the group has been oriented towards two well-defined styles within regional music. On one hand, there are the aggressive, fast or heavy-style corridos, and on the other hand, there are the romantic songs similar to ballads. The name of the group emerged unexpectedly during the recording of Me cayó el FBI, one of their first songs, in the 90s. This decade includes several works, including the album La Limosina Blanca, released in 1999. The album included songs such as Mujeres Malas, El Postre de Michoacán, Un Buen Pericazo, El Compa Julio, and Dando y Dando.

Contract with Eagle Music and the release of Los Mal Encachados

In 2002, the group signed a contract with Eagle Music, a record label that opened its doors to them and where they have been able to showcase their unique style. That same year, Los Inquietos released their first album, Los Mal Encachados, which featured 15 songs, including Pedro y Mingo, El Corrido de Fernando, and Arriba Guanajuato. The following year, they released Tierra de Traficantes (2003), Soy quien soy con Banda, and Entre Gallos Finos, which were released in 2004.

Los Padres del Corrido

It was with Los Padres del Corrido that the group achieved fame in 2005. This album of 15 songs also gave them their nickname, as from then on, the group was known as the Fathers of Corridos. The album included songs such as Pedos Hasta La Chingada, Ya no puedo vivir sin ti, El Primazo Martin, Parranda de Gallos, Pa Cocineros, and Soy de Colima.

With lyrics filled with emotions, love, passion, and lust, the group has achieved great success. They have triumphed on countless tours, mainly in Mexico and have also been a huge success in various cities in the United States, such as Washington, Texas, Illinois, and California.

Among the lyrics that have propelled them to the top are hits like Ya no puedo vivir sin ti (2005), Hasta la madre de borracho (2007), La borrachera (2008), and 90 millas (2009). Fans have also significantly influenced their success. That’s why the group named their eighth album La Clika, in 2007. La Clika, as their fans are known, featured 17 songs, including the hit La Clika, El Compa Tony, Amor Mortal, Te amo tanto, El Endiablado, and Las Parrandas. Other notable songs include El Maldito, La Teibolera, and El Plebe y el Primo.

Other hits

The album 4:20 Mi vicio, released in 2008, followed in success. Later came La Borrachera (2008), Locos Desde Ayer (2010), and Febrero 14 Románticas (2010). Also in 2010, they released Vamos a Darle Con Todo and the collection of hits, Serie Diamante. That year, the group was nominated for the first time for the Premios Lo Nuestro in the category “Norteño Group of the Year.” In 2012, the album La Gritera was released with songs such as Carne Quemada, La Gritera, El Diablo Encabronado, 2 Besos, and La Consigna.

With Sin ti, from the album Con El Corazón Inquieto (2013), Los Inquietos entered the national Top 10 in 2013. Later that year, they released Los Psychos Del Corrido (2013) and were nominated for the Billboard Mexican Music Awards.

Without taking a break, since 2002, Los Inquietos have released one to two albums per year. In 2014, they released 12 Favoritas; a year later, Mi Amigo El De Arriba (2015) and De Noche Enfiestado (2015) came out, and in 2017, Firme Y Pa’ Delante. Casa de Dragones was released in 2019 and Adrenalina in 2020.

Among their recent singles, it’s worth mentioning ¡México México! (2020), La Pesadilla (2020), Qué Bonita La Noche De Anoche (2021) and Me Sacaron Coraje (2021).

Since their beginnings, the group has identified with the phrase Algún Pinche Problema (A.P.P.).