The group Calibre 50 kicked off the month of August with a new musical proposal, aiming to continue pleasing the audience that has supported them throughout their career, especially in this new phase.
This is the song “Mi problema”, which takes them into a different sound, a blend of their signature style—the norteño-banda with mariachi. It is a fusion that takes them away from the songs we know and leads them into ranchera music.
“Since we listened to the versions, we decided that this one with the mariachi touch would be the single, and that was the intention of offering something different,” added Alex Gaxiola, who plays the tuba.
Therefore, Gastelum added: “We have a good hunch that it will go well and I know there will be some tequila-damaged livers who will drink along to the song.”
Calibre 50 has passed through various stages, each one successful, but currently their music continues to be heard across borders, which has given them the opportunity to perform for audiences in other countries.
“We have proven that regional Mexican music continues to cross borders. [At the time of the interview] we are in Bogotá (Colombia) and Vicente Fernández, Los Tigres del Norte and Joan Sebastian, who are artists from earlier generations, represent us quite well. Right now, in these times I dare say that Calibre 50 is at the forefront in Central America and other countries. We have gone to several countries like Colombia and there is quite a liking for regional music,” shared Gastelum.
Regarding collaborations with other artists, Calibre 50 has always been open to working with their peers and does not rule out the possibility of recording a song with a Colombian popular-music artist.
“We are in talks to do a duet with one of the guys here in Colombia; given the rise of popular music and that Mexican music is at its peak with them, it is something very beautiful for us. We never tire of saying it, how proud we are.”
Demonstrating their popularity, Calibre 50 made history by establishing themselves as the undisputed kings of the Billboard charts, taking the track “Me enamoré solo” to No. 1 on both Regional Mexican Airplay and Latin Airplay. This achievement marks their 28th No. 1, expanding their own record and reaffirming their absolute leadership as the artist with the most No. 1s in the history of the Regional Mexican Airplay chart.
“It is something beautiful, but a big commitment to continue delivering quality and beautiful songs and making hearts beat. It is a very beautiful responsibility. One of our mottos is to innovate, dare to fuse and do new things. Thanks to God we have the audience’s acceptance, that fills us with pride and we feel blessed,” said Juan Sauceda, the group’s accordionist.
