Música Mexicana newcomer Netón Vega made his greatest strides as a songwriter for artists like Peso Pluma — however prior to now 12 months, he’s develop into a rising star in his personal proper.
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter, finest recognized for his corridos, scored a shock reggaeton smash in 2025 with “Loco,” which has counted over 474 million streams on Spotify.
Vega will quickly make an look on the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, when he’ll deal with Unhealthy Bunny, Shakira, Karol G and Rauw Alejandro in one of the best Latin class, for “La Patrulla,” his music with Peso Pluma.
“Clearly, I’ve by no means been [to the VMAs] earlier than, so it’s very particular for me,” Vega says with a giant grin on his face on a latest Zoom name. In comparison with his flashy contemporaries, he’s recognized for his extra laid-back move and magnificence — which is mirrored in his humble Airbnb in Los Angeles along with his guitar shut by.
“To be a nominee amongst artists these artists, it’s muy chingón [f— awesome]. I might love for [me and Peso] to win, however the truth of being nominated with artists of that caliber, that’s already very massive for me.”
Born Luis Ernesto Vega Carvajal in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Vega later relocated along with his household to Sinaloa. Whereas rising up in Culiacán, his pastime of writing songs took off when he befriended Pluma’s cousin Tito Double P. Each artists enlisted Vega to put in writing for his or her albums: Peso Pluma’s 2023 album “Génesis” and Tito Double P’s 2024 LP “Incómodo.”
Vega quickly moved from the studio to the highlight when Pluma featured him on “La Patrulla,” from his 2024 document “Éxodo.” After making headway along with his “Jalense La Greña” EP, Vega really made his personal mark on música Mexicana along with his debut album “Mi Vida Mi Muerte.” Within the LP, which dropped on Valentine’s Day, he infused corridos with Chicano rap within the swaggering title observe and embraced reggaeton within the playful “Loco.”
Though at the moment’s corridos stars are backed by labels Rancho Humilde and Peso Pluma’s Double P Information, Vega has discovered success with the unbiased imprint Josa Information. His sizzling streak of reggaeton hits has continued with Alemán’s “Te Quería Ver” and his personal, titled “Qué Motor.” The hitmaker is in excessive demand, having guest-starred on albums by Belinda, Christian Nodal, Luis R. Conriquez, Chino Pacas, Gabito Ballesteros, and Óscar Maydon.
De Los caught up with Vega about his breakthrough 12 months and what it means to broaden his horizons as a Mexican artist.
You had been beforehand finest often called a songwriter; now you could have one of many greatest come-ups in 2025. What does that imply so that you can be acknowledged as Netón Vega, the singer?
It was a change that wanted to occur. Songwriting opened the door for me as an artist. I’ve all the time had that starvation to do extra, [and] all of it occurred very quick. I wasn’t a songwriter for that lengthy. It solely took a number of songs to get me the place I’m at the moment. We moved shortly with my challenge and it labored out!
Congratulations in your first MTV VMA nomination! How did the collaboration “La Patrulla” come along with Peso Pluma?
After I was beginning out, I gave him two songs [“Rubicon” and “La People”] for his album [“Génesis”], which grew to become one of many greatest música Mexicana albums. From there, we stayed in contact. After that got here “La Patrulla.” He advised me, “Hey carnal, I’m going to ask you to be on my album.”
We made a deal. I had despatched him my demo of “La Patrulla” earlier than, however at first, he didn’t pay that a lot consideration to it. In a while, he messaged me saying, “This one is it.” I all the time knew that this may occur. We recorded it and it labored out rather well for his second album [“Éxodo”].
You’re on Peso Pluma and Tito Double P’s albums, and so they’re featured on yours. What does that help that you’ve got for each other imply to you?
We don’t get collectively a lot, however there’s all the time help between us. We’ve nice chemistry within the studio. If one thing comes up for us, we’re all the time like, “After all, let’s do that!” I’ve a fantastic friendship with them and there’s a way of unity amongst us. Relating to work, we all the time attempt to assist one another out.
Your songs “Loco” and “Mi Vida Mi Muerte” blew up this 12 months. How did that really feel?
It’s been bien loco, like I say within the music. [Laughs.] It’s very loopy as a result of “Loco” was an experiment. I didn’t know what would occur with it, or if individuals would settle for a corrido singer making reggaeton music. With “Mi Vida Mi Muerte,” I had all the time wished to do a music like that one … I like hip-hop and I knew I might have the ability to pull off a music like that. With reggaeton, thank God that individuals beloved “Loco” and it labored out.
With “Te Quería Ver” turning into one other reggaeton hit, how do you’re feeling to be representing Mexican artists in that style?
I truthfully really feel muy chingón. I by no means thought that I might make reggaeton music, however I’ve all the time beloved that style and listened to it. I preferred listening to the reggaetoneros making reggaeton. Thank God that persons are liking my model of reggaeton and I’m going to maintain giving it my all. I’m one of many few Mexican artists at this degree. Little by little, I’m going to maintain doing what I can to get so far as I can go. I really feel very proud to symbolize Mexico.
As a Mexican artist, do you could have a message for Mexican immigrants who are going through ICE raids and deportations underneath President Trump’s administration?
Hold shifting ahead. We’ve all the time gone by way of tough moments, however these moments don’t final perpetually. I’m sending numerous blessings to not solely Mexicans, however all of the individuals which are going by way of this powerful time. Cling in there. I’m sending them a lot love and power and I hope this case calms down quickly.
Now you’re embracing EDM with Tiësto. The place did the concept come from to have Tiësto remix your music “Morena” with Peso Pluma?
Tiësto remixed the music and he began taking part in it throughout his units at totally different music festivals. Individuals began to like his remix and the power he delivered to it. To make it an official remix, his workforce acquired in contact with my workforce. I mentioned, “We’ve to do that.” We recorded it, despatched it to Peso and he preferred it, so it grew to become an official remix with us three on it.
What do you wish to accomplish subsequent along with your music?
I don’t wish to set targets. I’m an individual that believes extra in what’s meant for me will occur for me. I’m nonetheless working arduous day-to-day. I wish to attain extra individuals, clearly Latinos, and whoever else I can attain. In the event that they’re folks that don’t communicate Spanish, that might be superb too. I hope to have all sorts of individuals hearken to my music.
