Carín León

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Mexican musician
Carín León
León in 2021
León in 2021
Background information
Birth nameÓscar Armando Díaz de León Huez[1]
Born (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 34)
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico[1]
GenresBanda, mariachi, norteño, sierreño, technobanda, grupero, country, flamenco
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bajo sexto
Years active2010-present
LabelsTamarindo Rekordsz (2018-2022)
Socios Music (2022-present)
Musical artist

Óscar Armando Díaz de León Huez, known professionally as Carín León, (born 26 July 1989) is a Mexican singer-songwriter who specializes in regional Mexican music.

Career

León first began playing the guitar at the age of 15. His first band was Los Reales, before founding Grupo Arranke with four friends in 2010. The group gained traction with their song "A Través del Vaso". He was a member of Grupo Arranke for seven years, until deciding to start a solo career in 2018. His career took off with his solo version of "A Través del Vaso". His other songs "Me La Avente" and "Tú", a cover of the 1999 song by Noelia, both have charted on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, and Regional Mexican Airplay charts.[2] In 2021, he also released a cover of "More Than Words" by Extreme and later a version of "Moscas en la Casa" by Shakira, which was part of his album Pistiembre Todo El Año.[3]

During the global shutdown of major venues and concert halls, León was able to pivot into podcasts, alternative radio and emerging platforms for greater distribution. This was also in large part thanks to the dramatic overall increase in interest in regional Mexican music globally, as noted by Spotify.[4] León appeared on NPR's 'Tiny Desk' on September 19, 2022.[5]

He won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2022 for the song "Como lo Hice Yo" alongside Édgar Barrera and Matisse.[6] In 2022, he was the third most streamed Mexican artist on Spotify.[7]

His single "Que Vuelvas" with Grupo Frontera was number one for six weeks on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in 2023.[8]

León won his second Latin Grammy in 2023; this time winning for Best Norteño Album with his third studio album "Colmillo de Leche".[9]

On February 23, 2024, León made his debut in one of country music's most prestigious venues, the Grand Ole Opry.[10]

On April 14, 2024, León debuted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, during its first weekend that year.[11] Six days later, on April 20, he was presented with the key to the City of Coachella by the city council.[12] The next day, on April 21, León again performed at the Coachella Festival during its second weekend.[13] Five days later, on April 26, León debuted at Coachella's country music-themed sister festival, Stagecoach.[14]

Personal life

León was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, to Óscar Díaz de León and Carmen Julia Huez. He has two children.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[15] 		US
Latin
[16] 		US
Reg.
Mex.
[17]
El Malo — — —
Inédito
  • Released: May 7, 2021
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Tamarindo Rekordsz
 — — —
Colmillo de Leche
  • Released: May 19, 2023
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Socios Music
 184 8 5

Live albums

  • Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi (En Vivo) (2018)
  • A Puro Pelo (100 % En Vivo) (2018)
  • Pa' las de Vidrio (En Vivo) (2018)
  • Amanecida con Todo y con Todos (2018)
  • Borrachera con Taka Takas (2020)
  • Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 1) (2020)
  • Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 2) (2020)
  • Borrachera con Los Honorables (2020)
  • Pistiembre Todo El Año (En Vivo) (2021)
  • Cura Local (En Vivo) (2022)
  • U.V.V. Vol. 8 (En Vivo) (2023)

Singles

Charting singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
MEX
[18] 		US
[19] 		WW
[20]
"El Toxico"
(with Grupo Firme) 		2021 22 —[A] — Non-album single
"No Es Por Aca" 2022 21 — — Colmillo de Leche
"Que Vuelvas"
(with Grupo Frontera) 		2 50 34 El Comienzo
"La Primera Cita" 2023 2 97 28 Colmillo de Leche
"Según Quién"
(with Maluma) 		5 68 17 Don Juan

Notes

  1. ^ "El Toxico" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Biography Of Carín León: El Malo". rolamix.com. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  2. ^ Roiz, Jessica (13 August 2020). "Latin Artist on the Rise: From a Viral Video to Billboard Charts, Meet Carin Leon". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  3. ^ Mireille, Andrea (7 January 2022). "¿Pop o Regional Mexicano? Original VS cover". Chilango. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  4. ^ [email protected] (16 September 2022). "A New Generation of Artists Is Reinventing Mexican Music and Captivating Listeners Around the World". Spotify. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  5. ^ Carin León: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, retrieved 8 November 2023
  6. ^ Cobo, Leila (17 November 2022). "Latin Grammys 2022: Jorge Drexler & Bad Bunny Lead Early Winners (Updating)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  7. ^ Angulo, Javier Antonio (15 September 2022). "Los diez artistas de música mexicana más escuchados en Spotify en 2022". soundpark.mews (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Regional Mexican Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Carín León wins his second Latin Grammy for "Colmillo de Leche" and celebrates in Spain". El Debate. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Carín León earns a superstar's welcome during his Grand Ole Opry debut: 'This place is magical'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Carín León mends broken hearts with vibrant & soulful Coachella debut". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Amid performances at both festivals, Carín León receives key to the City of Coachella". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Weekend Two". The Herald Chronicle. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Stagecoach 2024: Carín León makes history at country music festival". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Regional Mexican Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Mexico Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  21. ^ "Carin Leon Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 26 September 2023.

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