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Junior H and Peso Pluma’s Powerful Coachella Moment: Viva México!
Last weekend, Junior H took the main stage at Coachella, lifted his mic, and yelled out “¡Viva México, cabrones!” to thousands of fans under the California sun. Mexico’s flag was illuminated behind him. The crowd went wild. And at that moment, something changed, not just for him, but for regional Mexican music.
Meet Junior H
Born Antonio Herrera Pérez in Yuriria, Guanajuato, in 2001, Junior H relocated with his family to Utah at 15, and like many kids from immigrant families, he juggled school and work early on. He worked at Wendy’s, but on the side, he taught himself guitar and accordion through YouTube, wrote songs, and recorded them privately because he didn’t want to get teased for it.
He released a few tracks online under the name ‘Junior H.’ One day, just fooling around during a work break, he checked the views and one of his songs, ‘No He Cambiado,’ had over 2 million plays. The comments were full of love, encouragement, and people saying what he probably needed to hear: keep going.
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From that moment, he didn’t slow down. His debut album Mi Vida en un Cigarro dropped in 2019. He forged his own path in a sound that would later be known as corridos tumbados, blending regional Mexican music with hip-hop, trap, and a bit of melancholic vibe. But back then, he was simply sharing his story. And that story quickly gained traction.
By 2024, Junior H had released several albums and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music: Gabito Ballesteros, Marca Registrada, Oscar Maydon, Tito Doble P, Rels B, Grupo Frontera, Myke Towers, Natanael Cano, Eslabón Armado and, of course, Peso Pluma.
His collaborations with Peso Pluma have played a major role in his rise. Together, they’ve released several songs that helped shape the genre’s current sound, including “El Azul,” “Lady Gaga,” “Bipolar,” “Luna,” “El Tsurito,” “Rompe la Dompe,” “A Tu Manera,” and “La Durango.” Many of these tracks charted across platforms and introduced both artists to wider audiences.
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Which brings us back to Coachella. His set last Sunday wasn’t about going viral but about showing how far he’s come, and how much this genre can grow. The show opened with emotion: songs like “Mientras Duermes,” “Rockstar,” “La Cherry,” “Las Noches,” and “Y Lloro”, from his album Sad Boyz 4 Life II. No narcocorridos, just lyrics about love, heartbreak, and being young, emotional, and Mexican.
He wore his usual look, urban streetwear with regional roots, and kept his vibe chill. At one point, he performed “Fin de Semana,” followed by “Ella” and “$AD BOYZ 4 LIFE,” blending romantic nostalgia with the genre that made him who he is: sad sierreño.
The biggest moments came when Peso Pluma and Tito Double P joined him on stage. Together, they performed “Luna” and “Disfruto lo Malo” (with Peso), and “5-7” (with Tito). The chemistry between Peso and Junior H was clear, they have a friendship built over years of shared stages and studio sessions. And even though fans were hoping to hear “El Azul,” their first joint hit from back in 2023, they skipped it. Peso took a moment to speak directly to the crowd: “We need to be more united than ever.” Junior H replied, “Long live the corridos,” leaving it open to interpretation.
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The kid from Utah who once uploaded songs in secret now counts over 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a catalog of ten albums, and a long list of tracks that live on Latin radio, TikTok, and global playlists. He’s toured across Mexico and the U.S., built a solid fan base, and positioned himself as one of the key players in the new wave of música mexicana.
While Junior H has received pushback from some regional music purists, who say his style makes a crime apology, he’s continued to move forward, sticking with his own formula: a blend of emotional lyrics, urban influence, and regional instrumentation. His latest album, $AD BOYZ 4 LIFE II, leans into this approach with a stripped-back sound and introspective themes.
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At just 23 years old, Junior H has already left his mark. From uploading songs on YouTube to performing on one of the world’s biggest festival stages, Junior H built his own lane, and now he’s taking it global.
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