Presidente (song)

"Presidente"
Single by Gabito Ballesteros, Natanael Cano, Luis R. Conriquez and Netón Vega
Released21 October 2024
GenreCorridos tumbados
Length3:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Gabito Ballesteros
Gabito Ballesteros singles chronology
"El Gabacho"
(2024)
"Presidente"
(2024)
"Ese Vato No Te Queda"
(2024)
Natanael Cano singles chronology
"Amor Eterno"
(2024)
"Presidente"
(2024)
"Kamikaze"
(2024)
Luis R. Conriquez singles chronology
"Pura Belicada"
(2024)
"Presidente"
(2024)
"Cholo 7"
(2024)
Netón Vega singles chronology
"El Gabacho"
(2024)
"Presidente"
(2024)
"Loco"
(2024)
Music video
"Presidente" on YouTube

"Presidente" is a song by Mexican musicians Gabito Ballesteros, Natanael Cano, Luis R. Conriquez and Netón Vega, released on 21 October 2024. It was produced by Ballestros himself.

Composition

"Presidente" is a corridos tumbados song[1][2][3] that mixes norteño and rap. The lyrics describe the luxury, power and lifestyles of figures involved in drug trafficking.[3] They also reference brands such as Louis Vuitton (and their L'Immensité cologne) and Nike.[2]

Controversy

The song sparked controversy over its mention of a certain drug dealer known as "El Plumas", whose identity is unknown but it has been reported that he would work for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.[1][2][3] The record labels censored the line in accordance with the rules of YouTube.[1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Presidente"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 48
Mexico (Billboard)[5] 2
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] 4
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[7] 9

References

  1. ^ a b c "Who is the character they censor in the corrido de Presidente by Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros?". El Siglo de Torreón. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "'Presidente', de Gabito Ballesteros: ¿Cuánto cuesta L'Immensité, el 'agua de calzón' de LV que menciona?". El Financiero. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Escudero, Brenda (16 November 2024). "Gabito y 'Nata': ¿Quiénes están detrás de 'Presidente' y en qué otras canciones hacen referencias al narco?". El Financiero. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Natanael Cano Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "Natanael Cano Chart History: Mexico Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  6. ^ "Natanael Cano Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  7. ^ "Natanael Cano Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2025.