Corridos Tumbados Vol. 2

“My life has changed for the better,” Natanael Cano tells Apple Music. Over a roughly seven-month period, the regional urbano singer rose from relative obscurity to become the hybrid sound’s most visible vocalist. His popular projects for the Rancho Humilde imprint, like *Mi Nuevo Yo* and Corazón Tumbado, have come in rapid succession, his ascent bolstered by hit singles including “Amor Tumbado” and the Bad Bunny-assisted “Soy el Diablo (Remix).” While so many young artists in his coveted position would hoard the attention for themselves, Cano instead has been using the moment to build up an inclusive regional Mexican movement around him. The strength-in-numbers approach of 2019’s *Corridos Tumbados*, a compilation of inventive duets and newly recorded stand-alone cuts, spotlighted not only him but also some of his like-minded peers and labelmates. Some of those artists and several more appear on this expansive, scene-defining sequel, upping the ante while exposing the breadth of talent present in this still burgeoning sound. “It happened very naturally,” he says. “Basically we did it the same way—duets with la clika and the same concept overall.” A standout from the first installment after the “Ella” team-up, rising star Junior H makes multiple appearances here. “We connect so well and make good music,” Cano says. Reunited, their “Diez Segundos” captures the same energy as that prior charting single, while their contributions to “Para Andar Agusto” add on to Juanillo Diaz’s original—with Diaz himself present. Cano also pairs up with Houston’s Esteban Gabriel for a remix of the latter’s street-savvy signature “Tirando la H.” One to watch in the regional urbano ranks, Ivonne Galaz continues to prove herself a compelling singer in the often male-dominated sound, delivering a memorable performance on “El Mágico” and the soaring Natalie López partnership “La Rueda.”