Grupo Frontera Explains Why ‘Me Jalo’ Continues to Pull in Listeners | Billboard News

Grupo Frontera talks about the group’s Grammy nomination and announces its Latin American tour.

Grupo Frontera: We’ve been talking about surprises, and some might include special concerts with special guests. Each song has its own magic, which makes the experience special in different ways. For example, “Hecha Pa’ Mí” holds a personal significance for me because I’m nominated as a composer for that song. It was an amazing experience writing it in Miami with Edgar Barrera, Alex Hernández and Ivan Gamez. On the other hand, “Me Jalo” was something completely out of this world for us. When we recorded songs like “Bebe Dame” and “911″ with Fuerza Regida, we had considered doing another collaboration, but never imagined it would turn out as spectacular as “Me Jalo,” which still continues to pull in listeners.

Interviewer: Meanwhile, your EPs Mala Mía and Lo Que Viene are both nominated for best música mexicana album at the Grammys. How did you feel about both projects being nominated?

It’s an incredible honor and feels surreal that both projects are in the same category — they couldn’t pick just one! I still remember when we found out about the nomination. We were in Nashville, just waking up, and we had missed about 10 calls from Edgar Barrera yelling, “You’re nominated, dude!” The excitement was palpable as we called everyone in the group to share the news. It was such a cool and memorable moment for us.

Speaking of new projects, I’d like to talk a little about your new album, Lo Que Me Falta Por Llorar. I’ve noticed how your collaborations have evolved over time. 

Early on, we often collaborated with big pop or reggaeton artists and brought them into our world by focusing on norteño, cumbia or tejano styles. But now, I think we’ve grown and are experimenting even more. For instance, when we collaborate with Myke Towers, we add some trap; when working with Manuel Turizo, we include some merengue. It’s no longer about sticking rigidly to one style — we’re exploring everything, and that’s been an exciting process.

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