"Siempre Pendientes" is a song by Mexican singers Peso Pluma and Luis R. Conriquez. It was released on August 15, 2022, through Prajin Parlay, Kartel Music, and Worms Music and was written by Peso Pluma's cousin, Roberto "Tito" Laija.[1]
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| Single by Peso Pluma and Luis R. Conriquez | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "Always Ready" | |||
| Released | August 15, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:06 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Roberto "Tito" Laija | |||
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| Luis R. Conriquez singles chronology | ||||
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| "Siempre Pendientes" on YouTube | ||||
After the song's release, it attained controversy. The song would possibly be part of a series of death threats sent to Peso Pluma, who praises Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in his songs, forcing him to cancel his October 14, 2023 show in Tijuana.[2]
Lyrics
editLyrically, it is apologia for drug trafficking and organized crime. The lyrics in the song mention El Chapo or his son, Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, using his initials "JGL" or "Don Iván" and are directed to the Sinaloa Cartel and the rivals of the Jalisco Cartel. They are further mentioned in following single "El Gavilán".[3]
Music video
editA music video was originally released on the same day of release, on YouTube. It was directed by César Acosta and it stars both artists holding rifles in a desert with a large crew, receiving 2 million views in its first 24 hours. The video was removed from the video platform three days later due to outrage.[4][5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 174 |
| Mexico (Billboard)[7] | 9 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[9] | 27 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Mexico (AMPROFON)[10] | 4× Platinum | 560,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | 5× Platinum (Latin) | 300,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Landeta, Edgar (2022-09-07). "Peso Pluma y Luis R Conriquez acaparan las plataformas digitales con "Siempre Pendientes"". SAPS Grupero (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Linthicum, Kate (September 13, 2023). "Pop star Peso Pluma, who praises 'El Chapo' in songs, threatened by rival cartel". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Peso Pluma cancela show en Tijuana tras amenazas del narco". marvin.com.mx. September 21, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Juárez, José Huizar (2022-08-22). "¡Adiós a "Siempre Pendientes"! Youtube elimina el corrido dedicado a "El Chapo" Guzmán". El Heraldo de Juárez (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Gamboa, Juan Carlos (August 15, 2022). "Luis R Conríquez y Peso Pluma son los más vistos de YouTube". Bandamax (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Peso Pluma Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Peso Pluma Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Peso Pluma Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Peso Pluma Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved May 25, 2023. Type Peso Pluma & Luis R Conriquez in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Siempre Pendientes in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "American single certifications – Peso Pluma & Luis R Conriquez – Siempre Pendientes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 25, 2023.