Peso Pluma Biography

Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija (June 15, 1999), known artistically as Peso Pluma, is a singer and songwriter born in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. He gained international fame with his hits “Ella Baila Sola”, “PRC” and “La Bebé (Remix)”.

 

Early years

Hassan, better known as Peso Pluma, originates from Zapopan, Mexico, and boasts Lebanese ancestry on his paternal side. Displaying a keen interest in music from a young age, he was greatly influenced by the musical environment within his family. During his adolescence, he took up the guitar, deriving joy from performing and singing songs by the renowned Mexican artist Ariel Camacho.

In the subsequent years, Hassan teamed up with his cousins, forming a musical group that included Roberto “Tito Double P” Laija. Together, they collaborated on writing and composing music.

 

Stage Name

Originally, the artist associated themselves with the recreational use of THC feathers and observed a shared slender build among some friends. During a performance at a private event in Guadalajara, fate intervened when they crossed paths with the featherweight boxing champion, Marco Antonio Barrera. Deeming this encounter as a sign from destiny, they embraced “Peso Pluma” as the artist’s stage name. Similarly, the Instagram moniker “La Doble P” is a nod to the initials of this chosen stage name.

 

Beginnings and Career

Peso Pluma embarked on his career with great fervor, sparing no time for rest and seizing every opportunity that came his way. In the span of a year, he released three albums, numerous singles, and collaborations. In February 2020, he unveiled his first live album, titled “Disco en Vivo (en Vivo)”, which received an enthusiastic response from the audience. Just a month later, he dropped his debut studio album, “Ah y Qué?”, which also garnered a very positive reception.

In October of the same year, he released his second live album, “Disco en Vivo, Vol.2 (En Vivo)”, featuring eight songs and a collaboration with Los Plebes de la Cuadra. During that year, he also released the singles “Relajado Voy” and “El Petter”.

In the first quarter of 2021, Peso Pluma released his second studio album, titled “Efectos Secundarios”, marking his fourth overall release. Throughout the year, he collaborated with Jorge Morales “El Jilguero” on “Gente del Cartel” and dropped the singles “Todo es Playa”, “Spiral” and “Por Las Noches”, with the latter propelling him to the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In 2022, Peso Pluma decided to bet on the song “El Belicón” in collaboration with Raúl Vega, which saw increasing success, selling 480 thousand copies in the United States. Concurrently, he participated in the song “Sentosa”, created for the mobile game Garena Free Fire, alongside singers Polo González and Tornillo.

On August 15, Peso Pluma released his collaboration with Luis R. Conriquez, “Siempre Pendientes”, which quickly became a success on Spotify. This achievement solidified Peso Pluma as a new figure in the regional and corridos tumbados genre, according to various media outlets. However, the promotion of the song was surrounded by controversy as some accused the lyrics of promoting drug trafficking,

given references to one of the nicknames of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. As a result, the official music video of the song was taken down from YouTube shortly after its release, although it was re-uploaded months later.

“En una Urus me salgo a pasear
Diez camionetas se miran atrás
Cuido la plaza del señor Guzmán
Y al Piyi traigo de anillo de seguridad”.

In February 2023, Peso Pluma achieved another milestone by securing a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list with “AMG”, featuring Gabito Ballesteros and Natanael Cano. The track reached the #92 spot on the chart, serving as a platform for subsequent collaborations with various artists in the following months. This included partnerships with Fuerza Regida on “Igualito a Mi Apá”, Junior H on “El Azul”, Alemán on “Delivery” and once again with Natanael Cano on “PRC”.

Furthermore, on February 27 of the same year, the remix of “Por Las Noches” was released, featuring the collaboration of Argentine singer Nicki Nicole. Consequently, Peso Pluma’s solo version achieved its first individual success in the United States, entering the Hot 100 chart at number 92 weeks after its release.

On March 16 of the same year, Peso Pluma released his song “Ella Baila Sola” in collaboration with Eslabón Armado. The song reached the #10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting regional Mexican genre song in the United States and the second-highest for a Mexican artist, only behind Carlos Santana. Additionally, it became Peso Pluma’s first song to top the Spotify Global 200 chart, making him the first Mexican artist to surpass 30 million monthly listeners on the platform. The next day, Peso Pluma participated in the remix of “La Bebé”, a song by Mexican artist Yng Lvcas, which also secured a place on the Billboard chart at #77.

In March 2023, Billboard magazine included Peso Pluma in its list of the most influential artists in regional Mexican music in the United States, alongside Chino Pacas, Grupo Frontera and Natanael Cano. Towards the end of March, Peso Pluma collaborated with Becky G on her song “Chanel”. In April, he premiered “Las Morras” with Colombian artist Blessd.

Peso Pluma was the guest performer during urban singer Becky G’s Coachella presentation. Together, they delivered a captivating performance of “Chanel”, leaving the audience enthralled.

 

Ella Baila Sola: Pedro Tovar vs. Peso Pluma

Peso Pluma has rapidly achieved significant fame, even making appearances on highly popular television shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, aired on April 28, 2023.

However, Peso Pluma’s success has sparked some tensions. Pedro Tovar, the lead vocalist of Eslabón Armado and the songwriter behind the song “Ella Baila Sola”, on which Peso Pluma collaborated, has expressed his disappointment for not receiving the credit they deserve. For Tovar, it’s frustrating to see his group take a back seat while Peso Pluma reaps all the success from their joint effort.

It’s important to note that many people are unaware that the single is a collaboration, leading to some resentment within the group.

 

Bizarrap: Music Sessions #55

On May 31, 2023, Peso Pluma teamed up with the Argentine viral producer Bizarrap for “Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions #55”. Opinions on this collaboration were mixed, with fans and followers of La Doble P considering it one of his best works, while some in the Argentine audience found it to be something different. The Mexican audience takes pride in seeing a compatriot in these renowned sessions and has aimed to surpass the record set by Shakira’s session. As of now, it’s unclear whether they achieved their goal, but what is known is that the singer was thoroughly satisfied with his performance.

 

 

Personal life

As of now, the singer has been successful in keeping his personal life private. In mid-June 2023, rumors began circulating about a possible romantic connection between Peso Pluma and the renowned Argentine singer Nicki Nicole. Currently, he has officially confirmed his relationship with the talented Argentine artist, Nicki Nicole.

 

Controversies

“The Chapo”

Mexican singer Peso Pluma stirred controversy when he was invited to the 8 MusicFest in Culiacán, Sinaloa. During his performance of the hit song “El Belicón”, an image of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, a notorious Mexican drug lord, was projected. This sparked criticism and accusations of promoting criminal activities. Although the singer denied any responsibility, activists called for sanctions and assurances against repetition. The Culiacán government defended freedom of expression, while the event organizers distanced themselves from any responsibility.

 

Maluma

It all began when Maluma, one of the most successful reggaeton artists, posted a video on his Instagram criticizing the lyrical content of some corridos tumbados artists, including Peso Pluma. In response, the singer posted a series of messages on his own Instagram account, defending his musical style and arguing that corridos tumbados reflect the reality of many people. Peso Pluma also took the opportunity to criticize the content of some reggaeton songs, where women are often sexualized and objectified.

 

Discography

Musical Works by Peso Pluma:

Albums

“Disco en Vivo (En Vivo)” (2020):

1. Jeraqui de Nivel – En Vivo.
2. Relajado Voy – En Vivo.
3. El AK – En Vivo.
4. Yo Ando Agusto – En Vivo.
5. Fuentes de Ortiz – En Vivo.
6. La Belikiada – En Vivo.
7. Un Suspiro – En Vivo.
8. Tus Lindos Versos – En Vivo.
9. Producto de La – En Vivo.
10. Playera 77 – En Vivo.

“Ah y Que?” (2020):

1. La Beliakiada.
2. Relajado Voy.
3. Productor de La.
4. Omnia, junto a El Choforo.
5. Pastaillas Pa Olvidar.
6. Jerarquia de Nivel.
7. La Pluma de Wax.
8. El Pengüin, junto a Jorge Morales El Jilguero.
9. La Roca.
10. Yo Ando Agusto.
11. Los Pixeliados, junto a Lalo Reyes.
12. 18/02.

“Disco en Vivo, Vol.2 (En Vivo)” (2020):

1. La Melena – En Vivo.
2. Lo Que Me Das – En Vivo.
3. Entre Aguilas – En Vivo.
4. El 08 – En Vivo.
5. El Ejecutivo – En Vivo.
6. El Chango – En Vivo.
7. Escuela de la Palma – En Vivo.
8. El Travieso – En Vivo, junto a Los Plebes de la Cuadra.

“Efectos Secundarios” (2021):

1. La Melena.
2. Lo Que Me Das.
3. La Encontré.
4. El Chuletas, junto a El Choforo.
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5. No Está Fácil.
6. Entre Humo y Huesos.
7. Mil Historias, junto a Héctor Rubio.
8. Con Dinero Baila el Perro.
9. Y Qué?.
10. Les Cuesta, junto a Los Del FI.

“GÉNESIS” (2023):

1. ROSA PASTEL, junto a Jasiel Nuñez.
2. LUNA, junto a Junior H.
3. 77, junto a Eladio Carrión.
4. RUBICON.
5. CARNAL, junto a Natanael Cano.
6. LAS MORRAS, junto a Blessd.
7. GAVILÁN, junto a Tito Double P.
8. VVS, junto a Edgardo Nuñez y Los Dareyes De La Sierra.
9. SU CASA, junto a Luis R. Conriquez.
10. LADY GAGA, junto a Gabito Ballesteros y Junior H.
11. ZAPATA.
12. LA PEOPLE, junto a Tito Double P.
13. NUEVA VIDA.
14. TULUM, junto a Grupo Frontera.
15. LAGUNAS, junto a Jasiel Nuñez.
16. BYE.

EP’s

“Sembrando” (2022):

1. Sembrando.
2. El Capi.
3. El Güero.
4. El Viejón de la Loma.
5. Me Convertí.
6. Spiral.

 

Singles

2020

• “Relajado Voy”, junto a Decreto Real.
• “Mil Historias”, junto a Héctor Rubio.
• “El Petter”, junto a Decreto Real.

2021

• “Gente del Cartel”, junto a Jorge Morales El Jilguero.
• “Con Dinero Baila el Perro”.
• “Lo Que Me Das”.
• “Por las Noches”.
• “Todo Es Playa”.
• “Spiral”.

2022

• “El Belicón”, junto a Raúl Vega.
• “Sentosa”, junto a Tornillo y Polo González.
• “30 Tiros”.
• “Siempre Pendientes”, junto a Luis R. Conriquez.
• “El Gavilán”, junto a Luis R. Conriquez y Tony Aguirre.
• “Igualito A Mi Apá”, junto a Fuerza Regida.
• “Ando Enfocado”, junto a Jaziel Avilez y Codiciado.
• “AMG”, junto a Natanael Cano y Gabito Ballesteros.
• “Delivery”, junto a Alemán.

2023

• “PCR”, junto a Natanael Cano.
• “El Azul”, junto a Junior H.
• “Por Las Noches (Remix)”, junto a Nicki Nicole.
• “EL HECHIZO”, junto a Ovy On The Drums.
• “Ella Baila Sola”, junto a Eslabón Armado.
• “La Bebé (Remix)”, junto a Yng Lvcas.
• “Chanel”, junto a Becky G.
• “Las Morras”, junto a Blessd.
• “El Tsurito”, junto a Junior H y Gabito Ballesteros.
• “Rosa Pastel”, junto a Jasiel Nuñez.
• “Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions #55“, junto a Bizarrap.
• “PLEBADA”, junto a El Alfa.
• “Pancake”, junto a Natanael Cano.
• “QUEMA”, junto a Ryan Castro y SOG.
• “Feria en el Sobre”, junto a Gera MX y Herencia de Patrones.
• “QLONA”, junto a Karol G.
• “OJOS AZULES”, junto a Blessd y SOG.
• “EL RELOJ”, junto a Blessd y Maluma.
• “Ex-Special”, junto a Jhayco.
• “BIPOLAR”, junto a Jasiel Nuñez y Junio H.
• “LA CHAMBA”, junto a Arcángel.
• “Peligro”.
• “UNA BALA”, junto a Milo J.
• “BELLAKEO”, junto a Anitta.
• “Rompe La Dompe”, junto a Junior H y Oscar Maydon.
• “La Intención”, junto a Christian Nodal.
• “Igual que Un Ángel”, junto a Kali Uchis.