Música Mexicana newcomer Netón Vega made his largest strides as a songwriter for artists like Peso Pluma — however previously 12 months, he’s change into a rising star in his personal proper.
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter, greatest 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 the most effective Latin class, for “La Patrulla,” his tune with Peso Pluma.
“Obviously, I’ve never been [to the VMAs] before, so it’s very special 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 together with his guitar shut by.
“To be a nominee among artists those artists, it’s muy chingón [f— awesome]. I would love for [me and Peso] to win, but the fact of being nominated with artists of that caliber, that’s already very big for me.”
Born Luis Ernesto Vega Carvajal in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Vega later relocated together with his household to Sinaloa. Whereas rising up in Culiacán, his passion 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 report “Éxodo.” After making headway together with his “Jalense La Greña” EP, Vega actually made his personal mark on música Mexicana together 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 present’s corridos stars are backed by labels Rancho Humilde and Peso Pluma’s Double P Information, Vega has discovered success with the impartial 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 have been beforehand greatest often known as a songwriter; now you’ve one of many largest 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 present. 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 turned one of many largest música Mexicana albums. From there, we stayed in contact. After that got here “La Patrulla.” He instructed me, “Hey carnal, I’m going to invite 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 might occur. We recorded it and it labored out very 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 got nice chemistry within the studio. If one thing comes up for us, we’re all the time like, “Of course, let’s do this!” I’ve a terrific friendship with them and there’s a way of unity amongst us. In the case of 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 tune. [Laughs.] It’s very loopy as a result of “Loco” was an experiment. I didn’t know what would occur with it, or if folks would settle for a corrido singer making reggaeton music. With “Mi Vida Mi Muerte,” I had all the time wished to do a tune like that one … I like hip-hop and I knew I might be capable to pull off a tune like that. With reggaeton, thank God that folks liked “Loco” and it labored out.
With “Te Quería Ver” changing into one other reggaeton hit, how do you are feeling to be representing Mexican artists in that style?I actually really feel muy chingón. I by no means thought that I might make reggaeton music, however I’ve all the time liked that style and listened to it. I favored listening to the reggaetoneros making reggaeton. Thank God that persons are liking my type of reggaeton and I’m going to maintain giving it my all. I’m one of many few Mexican artists at this stage. 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 characterize Mexico.
As a Mexican artist, do you’ve a message for Mexican immigrants who’re dealing with ICE raids and deportations underneath President Trump’s administration?Maintain shifting ahead. We’ve all the time gone by means of tough moments, however these moments don’t final eternally. I’m sending lots of blessings to not solely Mexicans, however all of the folks which can be going by means of this powerful time. Cling in there. I’m sending them a lot love and energy 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 tune “Morena” with Peso Pluma?Tiësto remixed the tune 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 dropped at it. To make it an official remix, his workforce bought in contact with my workforce. I stated, “We have to do this.” We recorded it, despatched it to Peso and he favored it, so it turned 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 folks, clearly Latinos, and whoever else I can attain. In the event that they’re those who don’t converse Spanish, that might be wonderful too. I hope to have all forms of folks take heed to my music.
