Muerte de Julio Beltran

The song "Muerte de Julio Beltran" by El Potro de Sinaloa is a narrative corrido, a traditional Mexican genre that often tells stories of heroes, villains, and significant events, particularly within the context of the drug trade and the lives of narcotraficantes. The lyrics recount the violent death of Julio Beltran, a figure associated with the Sinaloa cartel, and the subsequent grief and call for revenge that follows his demise.

The opening verses describe the sound of gunfire, metaphorically referred to as 'rays' that 'stopped singing and started to cry' upon hearing the news of Beltran's death in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa. The song details the brutality of the attack, with over 300 bullets fired by those labeled as cowards, indicating the fear Beltran instilled in his enemies and the lack of respect shown by his killers. The narrative is steeped in the culture of the cartel, where violence is both a tool and a language, and where the death of a leader can spark a brutal cycle of retribution.

The song also mentions several prominent figures in the Sinaloa cartel, including 'El Mayo' Zambada, the Guzman family, and 'El Jabali,' expressing their sorrow over Beltran's death. The lyrics suggest that Beltran was well-respected and his loss is deeply felt within the cartel community. The song ends with a call to arms, signaling the beginning of a violent response, and a reminder to remember the fallen through songs that tell of their lives and deeds. El Potro de Sinaloa, known for his corridos, uses this song to immortalize Julio Beltran and comment on the endless cycle of violence within the world of narcotraficantes.