Carín León is making waves in the radio world with his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, as his hit single “El amor de mi herida” rises from No. 2 to No. 1 on the chart dated March 22. The song also holds onto the top spot on Regional Mexican Airplay for a second week.
Despite a 3% decrease in audience impressions in the United States, “El amor de mi herida” managed to reach the No. 1 spot on Latin Airplay. The song garnered 8 million impressions on Latin stations during the week of March 7-13, according to Luminate. This marks León’s third No. 1 on the chart, out of a total of 19 appearances. His previous best position was with “Según quién,” featuring Maluma. His longest-running hit (four weeks at No. 1 in December 2023 and January 2024) came two years after “Llorar y llorar,” featuring Mau y Ricky, gave León his first No. 1 (for one week in 2022).
Although León has only secured his third No. 1 on Latin Airplay, he has been a hitmaker on the radio for over five years. Nine of his entries have reached the top 10, with his latest being “Alch sí,” featuring Grupo Frontera (peaking at No. 3) in March 2024. Additionally, his mainstream hit “Me la aventé” reached No. 6 on Regional Mexican Airplay in 2019. On that chart, he has placed a total of 13 songs in the top 10 out of 17 entries in his career, with seven of them reaching No. 1. This includes “El amor de mi herida,” which is now in its second week at the top.
“El amor de mi herida” is one of 16 tracks on León’s fifth studio album, Palabra De To’s, which gave the singer his third No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Albums chart last December. The song was written by Alejandra Zeguer, Johan Sotelo, and Omar Robles. The album has been a huge success for León, with its mix of traditional and modern sounds appealing to a wide audience. The album’s title, which translates to “Word of All,” reflects León’s desire to connect with all types of listeners through his music.
León’s success on the radio is a testament to his talent and hard work. Hailing from Sonora, Hermosillo, he has been making music since he was a teenager. He started his career as a member of the band Los Plebes del Rancho, but eventually decided to pursue a solo career. His unique blend of traditional Mexican music with modern influences has earned him a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
In addition to his success on the radio, León has also made a name for himself on streaming platforms. His music has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify, with his hit single “Tú” reaching over 200 million streams alone. He has also been recognized by major award shows, including the Latin Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2020 for “Tú.”
León’s rise to the top of the charts has not been without its challenges. In 2019, he was involved in a serious car accident that left him hospitalized for several weeks. However, he bounced back and continued to work on his music, releasing his successful album Palabra De To’s just a few months later.
With his third No. 1 on Latin Airplay, Carín León solidifies his position as one of the top artists in the regional Mexican music scene. His unique sound and ability to connect with listeners of all ages and backgrounds have made him a force to be reckoned with in the industry. As he continues to release new music and captivate audiences with his live performances, it’s clear that Carín León’s star will only continue to rise.