CARÍN LEÓN SURPRISES WITH NEW ALBUM RELEASE: CHAPAYEKA (PURO CHUCKY)

THE DELUXE VERSION OF CHAPAYEKA FEATURES 17 NEW TRACKS

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 December 19, 2025—Global ambassador of Mexican music Carín León gives his fans a special Christmas gift: the release of his second December album, Chapayeka (Puro Chucky). The production is available now on all digital platforms. Listen to/share the album HERE.

The surprise release comes one week after unveiling the original version of the album, Chapayeka, an extensive 20-track project featuring 15 guest artists that served as a tribute to traditional Mexican music.

On Chapayeka (Puro Chucky), León includes 17 of Mexican music’s greatest hits, reimagined alongside his guests and Antonio Zepeda, who helmed the production. “Mi único camino,” released in 1978 by norteño group Los Cadetes de Linares, is the lead single from this new version.

Like the original version, the production pays homage to Mexican vernacular language and incorporates the term puro chucky, a Hermosillo culinary slang that denotes high quality.

The extensive body of work, totaling 37 tracks, was recorded entirely live in the La Matanza neighborhood of Hermosillo, Sonora—Carín’s hometown and an iconic place from his childhood.

Chapayeka (En Vivo) and Chapayeka (Puro Chucky) are part of a holiday tradition Carín León established five years ago: delivering a year-end gift to his fans in the form of a new album.

With these albums, León caps off the best year of his career, in which he earned his first GRAMMY® Award, his fourth Latin GRAMMY® win, released Palabra de To’s (Seca)—the deluxe version of his 2024 December album Palabra de To’s and nominated for the 2026 GRAMMYs®—and delivered high-caliber bilingual collaborations that solidify him as the leading voice of contemporary Mexican music in the United States.

ABOUT CARÍN LEÓN

Carín León has established himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Latin music since his solo debut in 2018. With a distinctive style that blends regional Mexican music with a diverse range of genres, including pop, rock, and other global sounds, the Hermosillo, Sonora native has won four Latin GRAMMYs®, a GRAMMY®, and several diamond, gold and platinum certifications. His versatility is showcased through high-caliber collaborations with superstars such as Bon Jovi, Carlos Santana, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Maluma, C. Tangana, and Camilo, among others, as well as performances on global stages, including the Grand Ole Opry, Coachella, and Viña del Mar, where he received the gold and silver Gaviota awards. In 2025, he shattered the RODEOHOUSTON’s attendance record and toured Europe with the “Boca Chueca Tour,” and in 2026, he’ll become the first Latin artist to perform at Las Vegas Sphere. Recognized as the global ambassador of Música Mexicana, Carín continues to break barriers and inspire new generations.

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