Carín León is on track to earn his seventh No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart with his latest single, “El amor de mi herida.” The song jumps from No. 3 to the top spot on the chart dated March 15. This marks León’s seventh No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, with a total of 17 entries on the chart throughout his career.
“El amor de mi herida” saw a 40% increase in audience impressions, reaching 8.2 million in the United States during the tracking week of February 28 to March 6, according to Luminate. This significant increase earned the song the title of Greatest Gainer of the week, an award given to the song with the highest increase in plays on the format.
Prior to “El amor de mi herida,” León had six other No. 1 hits on Regional Mexican Airplay, with his last one being “Me la aventé” in 2019. Since then, he has had at least one top 10 hit every year. “El amor de mi herida” reached the top spot in just four weeks, making it the fastest climb to No. 1 of any song this year. The next fastest climb to No. 1 this year was Calibre 50’s “El sueño americano,” which reached the top spot in six weeks. The other four songs that have reached No. 1 this year took seven weeks or more to do so.
Here is a breakdown of León’s seven No. 1 hits on Regional Mexican Airplay, organized by the number of weeks it took for them to reach the top spot:
– 1 week: “El amor de mi herida” (2025)
– 6 weeks: “Que vuelvas” with Grupo Frontera (2023)
– 6 weeks: “Alch si” with Grupo Frontera (2024)
– 7 weeks: “Ojos cerrados” with Banda MS (2022)
– 12 weeks: “Indispensable” (2023)
– 13 weeks: “Según quién” with Maluma (2023)
– 14 weeks: “El tóxico” with Grupo Firme (2021)
In addition to its success on Regional Mexican Airplay, “El amor de mi herida” also climbs from No. 11 to No. 2 on the overall Latin Airplay chart. The song reached 8.2 million in audience impressions, a 32% increase, making it León’s highest-charting song since “Según quién” with Maluma, which spent four weeks at No. 1 in December 2023.
León’s success on the charts is a testament to his talent and hard work. He has consistently delivered hit after hit, showcasing his versatility as an artist and his ability to connect with audiences. With “El amor de mi herida” reaching No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, León continues to solidify his place as one of the top artists in the genre.
The success of “El amor de mi herida” also speaks to the popularity of Regional Mexican music. The genre has a strong following in the United States and continues to gain recognition and success on a global scale. With its traditional instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, Regional Mexican music resonates with listeners and has a unique ability to tell stories and evoke emotions.
In addition to his chart success, León has also been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. He has won multiple Premios de la Radio and Premios Bandamax, and has been nominated for Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Awards. His music has also been featured in popular telenovelas and films, further expanding his reach and impact.
As “El amor de mi herida” continues to climb the charts, it is clear that Carín León is a force to be reckoned with in the Regional Mexican music scene. With his powerful vocals, relatable lyrics, and undeniable talent, he has captured the hearts of fans and solidified his place as one of the top artists in the genre. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next.