Junior H

By Sara Garcia

Junior H, whose real name is Antonio Herrera Pérez, is a Mexican singer and songwriter born on April 23, 2001, in Cerano, Guanajuato. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of the corridos tumbados subgenre, a fusion of regional Mexican music with elements of trap and hip-hop.

BEGINNINGS AND CARER

At age 15, Junior H immigrated with his family to Utah, United States, where he worked at a fast-food chain while learning to play guitar through YouTube tutorials. He began writing songs at age 12 and sharing his music on digital platforms. His first album, Mi vida en un cigarro (2019), included songs like "No he cambio," which catapulted him to fame. This success caught the attention of Jimmy Humilde, founder of the Rancho Humilde label, with whom he signed a contract shortly after.

COLLABORATIONS AND MUSICAL STYLE

Junior H has collaborated with several prominent artists in the genre, including Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, and Gabito Ballesteros. His style is characterized by introspective lyrics that address themes such as love, loneliness, and the experiences of youth, all delivered with an acoustic and melancholic aesthetic.

NOTABLE DISCOGRAPHY

Junior H has released several studio albums that have been well received by critics and the public:

Mi Vida en un Cigarro (2019): Debut album that includes songs like "No He Cambio" and "El de la Chevy".

Atrapado en un sueño (2020): Includes collaborations with artists such as Natanael Cano.

$ad Boyz 4 Life (2021): Explores themes of heartbreak and melancholy.

Contingente (2022): Shows an evolution in his musical style.

$ad Boyz 4 Life II (2023): Released on October 5, 2023, it is a sequel to his previous album. It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 in the US, becoming his most commercially successful to date.