Los Tigres del Norte are back after a four-year hiatus with their latest studio album Realidades. The much-anticipated release debuted with instant number one hits on the iTunes Charts in the “Latino” and “Regional Mexican” sections.

A History of Relevancy and Hit Singles

With one of the most remarkable careers in Latin American music, Los Tigres del Norte formed in 1968 in San José, California. They were at first only popular at the local level until their 1974 song “Contrabando y Traición” (Contraband and Betrayal) launched them into international stardom. Since then, the conjunto has released several hit corridos about life, love, loss and the struggles of being in an imperfect word.

Los Tigres del Norte have sold over 32 million records and won five Latin Grammy Awards. The band recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Realidades Hits Close to Home

After decades of hits, critics continue to laud Los Tigres del Norte for their ability to bring social themes that affect Latin Americans to light. The norteño band’s latest hit single, “La Bala” (The Bullet), has a theme that depicts the grim reality that many Latinos face. In an age where it’s not hard to find music that glamorizes violence, “La Bala” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of guns in the home. The song also empowers its listeners to stand up against gang- and gun-related violence. Other themes in Realidades include social rejection, discrimination and, of course, love.

Realidades is available for purchase at your favorite music stores and online.