Los Tigres Del Norte have had one of the most prolific, pioneering careers in música mexicana. They formed the family band when they were just teenagers in the late Sixties, playing in small, dingy bars across Mexicali to earn some money for their families. Eventually, they arrived to the U.
S., where an American border agent gave them their name by telling them that they should call themselves “The Little Tigers of the North.” Ever since then, Los Tigres have been one of the most respected groups in the Spanish-speaking world — but in case anyone needed a reminder of their longevity and influence in music, they’ve just released a new anthem called “Aqui Mando Yo,” which translates roughly to “I’m in command here.
” The bold, tough-talking song has a proud message that they wanted to share with the world: They’re the OGs in this genre, and they were here first. “This song has a personal meaning because it takes great responsibility to know how to lead,” frontman Jorge Hernandez tell Rolling Stone . “And it takes a lot of responsibility to lead not just once, but over a number of years, and to do it with character and strength.
” The song was written by Héctor Guerrero, and the band members say they connected to its message of self-pride immediately. When they were recording, the group wanted to evoke their history as trailblazers, especially at a time when música mexicana is finding global success with younger listeners. “Through the years, th.
