What are corridos tumbados?

Modern subgenre that takes the traditional corrido structure and adds trap/hip-hop production, syncopated rhythms and contemporary lyrics.

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What is Regional Mexican?

Umbrella category covering corridos, banda sinaloense, norteño, mariachi and derivatives.

Explanation

Regional Mexican is not a single genre: it covers banda (Sinaloan brass), norteño (accordion and bajo sexto), mariachi, ranchera, corridos. The new school (corridos tumbados by Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida) has taken it to the global Billboard Top.

Examples

Peso Pluma - Ella Baila Sola
Fuerza Regida - TQM
Junior H - Y Lloro

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What are corridos tumbados?
Modern subgenre that takes the traditional corrido structure and adds trap/hip-hop production, syncopated rhythms and contemporary lyrics.

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