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Junior H: From Closet to Corrido King
15 Mar
Summary
- Junior H discussed his album 'DEPR</3$$ED MFKZ' and his journey.
- He is seen as the 'godfather of sad kids' in music.
- Junior H aims to expand his tour to Europe soon.
At SXSW 2026, Junior H spoke with Billboard about his influential album 'DEPR</3$$ED MFKZ.' The artist detailed his transformation from recording music in secret to becoming a prominent figure known as the 'godfather of the sad kids.' He highlighted his role in infusing regional Mexican music with vulnerability and emotion.
Junior H also addressed the challenges posed by Mexico's corrido ban, which led to delays in releasing multiple albums. The conversation covered his establishment of Sad Boy Records and the signing of his first artist, Gael Valenzuela. He shared upcoming plans for a Latin America tour with aspirations for a European expansion, aiming to challenge conventional machismo norms.
He shared insights into his identity as a 'sad boy,' emphasizing how fan reception has shaped his artistic persona. The discussion at SXSW 2026 provided a comprehensive look at his career trajectory and future ambitions.
