Chapos y Mayos (part. Nivel C)

The song 'Chapos y Mayos' by Panter Bélico featuring Nivel C delves into the world of Mexican drug cartels, specifically highlighting the infamous figures of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. The lyrics paint a picture of the power dynamics and territorial control within the cartel landscape, where allegiances and rivalries define the rules of engagement. The song's refrain, mentioning 'Chapos' and 'Mayos,' refers to the factions within the Sinaloa cartel, led by El Chapo and El Mayo respectively. The lines 'De aquí pa'ya, yo soy el que manda / De allá pa'ca usted no ande pasando' suggest a clear demarcation of territory and authority.

The song also touches on the respect and loyalty between El Chapo and El Mayo, despite the imprisonment of El Chapo. It speaks to the unwavering support among the cartel members and the importance of intelligence and caution ('Agarren colmillo de los lobos viejos') to survive in such a dangerous environment. The lyrics 'Joaquín Guzmán mi admiración y respeto / Ismael Zambada hombre de gran cerebro' express admiration for their cunning and leadership.

Lastly, the song conveys a moral message that actions have consequences ('Al que obra bien le favorece / Al que obra mal se le pudre el tamal'). It suggests that karma plays a role in the fate of those involved in the cartel world. The mention of Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa, underscores the real-life setting of these narratives, grounding the song in the socio-political reality of Mexico's drug war.