Adriel Favela emerged as a breakout música mexicana star while still a teenager, well before social media normalized that sort of come-up. Fans watched him grow up in public, achieving critical acclaim and accolades alongside a certain notoriety. For his 2025 album Origen, his artistic and personal journey reaches someplace distinctly meaningful, the culmination of a career that spans gritty corridos, norteño anthems, and related forms. Naturally, these styles receive representation across its 16 tracks, though his approach reflects a maturity inherent in his experience. As such, songs like “El Terrible” and “Se Me Nota” distinguish Favela from his peers and descendants alike, as does the EDM-indebted “Ondeado.” Another indicator of his rightfully elevated status is reflected in his guest list, an august selection of genre leaders and rising talents. Sonora’s Carín León and Sinaloa’s Código FN bring their best to collabs “Un 2X3” and “Vice City,” respectively, while Tito Double P and Juanchito ride or die over the militant “Lunetas.” Representing a promising new generation, Cheko Mg and 3 Caleb share Favela’s benevolent spotlight on “El Chargercito” and “Champagne Papi.”