Minutes before taking the stage at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros on September 18, Natanael Cano was already in full Corridos Tumbados rockstar mode: cowboy hat, snakeskin jacket, chest on full display and the attitude of someone who knows exactly what he represents. “I’m looking fresh – I’ve got the same flow as Tupac, DMX, Chalino Sanchez, Natanael Cano,” he said. Billboard EspañolExplaining the inspiration behind her look with her charm.
The image – a blend of norteño tradition, hip-hop bravado and irreverence – also reflects Cano’s identity as one of the central figures in the movement that helped take corridos tumbados from the regional circuits to the biggest stages of Mexico and the Americas.
The interview took place shortly before Cano began his first stadium tour across Mexico with two consecutive sold-out shows at the capital’s Estadio GNP Seguros. When asked how his US visa status has affected – or has affected – this new chapter of his career, the singer made it clear that he doesn’t feel limited by it. He said, “Mexico never lets me down. Mexico always supports me and always has my back.” “And that’s something I can never thank the fans enough for.”
Cano also talked about his latest collaboration “Olivia La Flaca” with Tito Double P, Ovi and Victor Mendivil. The trap-leaning single followed on September 24. The Rancho Humilde star said, “All the lesbians in that song really killed it.” “It’s really intoxicating, a song for all the fans – it gets harder. Pure joy, pure peace.”
One of the most personal songs from her new album, Natanael Cano, Vol. 1“Mar Azul”, which the artist described as his favorite. Rumor has it that the song is about his ex-girlfriend. When Cano was asked what it meant to him, he replied knowingly: “You know what it means.” He further added, “I think everyone knows that too.”
“Mar Azul” reached number seven boardMexico Songs chart, number 26 on Hot Latin Songs and number 22 on Regional Mexican Airplay. The album debuted at number 4 on the Top Regional Mexican Albums and at number 10 on the Top Latin Albums. Its 15 tracks represent a new chapter for Cano after experimenting with trap, reggaeton and afrobeat in 2025. Pork La Demora.
Beyond the hits, Cano said he wants his fans to take away a message of perseverance: “Take hard work, perseverance, dedication,” he said. “And even if you go astray, that’s normal – life is very hard. But always take the good from it and keep moving forward.”
Cano is currently on his Natanael Cano Vol. 1 journey. Their upcoming dates include Mérida on October 17; Boca del Rio on 30 October; Puebla on October 31; Toluca on 6 November; Oaxaca on November 7; Mexicali on November 14; Morelia on 21 November; Saltillo on November 27; Torreon on 28 November; and Acapulco on 5 December.
Watch the full interview above, and read our recap of the five best moments from Cano’s Mexico City Tour Kickoff.