Peso Pluma’s latest album, ÉXODO, logically follows his previous work, GÉNESIS, continuing his reign as a música mexicana superstar. Released roughly a year after its successful predecessor, ÉXODO maintains a collaborative spirit, featuring a wide array of artists including Gabito Ballesteros, Natanael Cano, and Óscar Maydon. Across 24 tracks spanning nearly 80 minutes, the album offers a rich listening experience, prompting fans to revisit standout songs with artists like Ivan Cornejo (“RELOJ”) and Luis R Conriquez (“SR. SMITH”).
Even amidst a sea of contemporary corridos artists, Peso Pluma showcases unique moments of brilliance when performing solo on ÉXODO. The tranquil ending of the otherwise energetic track “ICE” presents a rare introspective moment, even within the sad sierreño genre. Similarly, the melancholic piano segments framing “BRUCE WAYNE” add emotional depth to the song’s metaphor of vampiric isolation.
Alt text: Peso Pluma ÉXODO album cover featuring Peso Pluma in a futuristic and dynamic setting, reflecting the album’s genre-bending sound.
As hinted in the tech-house outro of “VINO TINTO,” ÉXODO’s second part diverges from genre expectations, exploring sounds that complement Peso Pluma’s artistry. The album ventures into trap with Atlanta hip-hop stars Quavo and Rich The Kid, who join Peso Pluma to celebrate luxury on “PA NO PENSAR” and “GIMME A SECOND” respectively. This hip-hop influence continues with Arcángel on the powerful track “PESO COMPLETO,” while Cardi B brings her signature bilingual energy to the notable song “PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE.”
Alt text: Peso Pluma and Cardi B performing together in the “PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE” music video, highlighting their collaboration on ÉXODO.
The album concludes on a high note with pop-infused reggaetón and club-oriented tracks, featuring collaborations with Anitta and DJ Snake. ÉXODO demonstrates Peso Pluma’s versatility, pushing beyond música mexicana into broader Latin and global music landscapes.
