"Modo Capone" is a song by Mexican singer-songwriter Chino Pacas, Mexican-American regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida and Canadian rapper Drake. It was released as the sixth single from the former's debut studio album, Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas (2024), on 18 October 2024, through PFL, Street Mob and Geffen.
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| Single by Chino Pacas, Fuerza Regida and Drake | ||||
| from the album Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | 18 October 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:32 | |||
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Background
editIn May 2023, Chino Pacas was first seen with Canadian rapper Drake at a club party in Miami, with some expecting a collaboration between both artists.[1] On August of the same year, Street Mob Records CEO Jesús Ortíz Paz revealed on the Bootleg Kev podcast that Drake was launching a record label named PFL, which he would later use to release Chino Pacas's debut studio album Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas (2024), as part of a one-album deal.[2] In October 2024, Chino Pacas revealed the track list for the album, with "Modo Capone" being featured as its seventh track.[3]
Music and lyrics
edit"Modo Capone" is a song of the corridos tumbados subgenre.[4] On the near end of the song, it transitions into a hip hop beat, which features hi-hats and a synth line.[5] Drake, lyrically, sings about money, wearing jewelery and fleeing to Toronto with a woman. It is the third Spanish-language song Drake has been featured on, and his first since the 2018 single "Mia".[6]
Release and reception
edit"Modo Capone" was released on 18 October 2024, through Geffen, Street Mob and PFL, as part of Chino Pacas' debut studio album Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas (2024) and as its sixth single.[4] Upon release, it was met with generally favorable commentary from publications, although opinions from fans were mixed.[7][8]
Music video
editIn October 2024, Chino Pacas teased an official music video for "Modo Capone", sharing a video of behind-the-scenes footage for it.[9] It was released on 18 October 2024, along with Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas. Directed by Chris Villa, it features Chino Pacas, Fuerza Regida lead vocalist Jesús Ortíz Paz and Drake in a horseriding venue and a ranch.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 8 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[11] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ Grant, Noah (2 May 2023). "Drake Links Up With Popular Mexican Artists At The Club". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (12 August 2024). "Fuerza Regida Rapper Claims That Drake Is Starting A New Record Label". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (8 October 2024). "Drake And Chino Pacas' Anticipated Collab Finally Gets A Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Elias Andrews (October 18, 2024). "Drake Tries A New Style On The Chino Pacas Single "Modo Capone"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (10 October 2024). "Chino Pacas Teases Snippet Of New Drake Collab 'Modo Capone'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (18 October 2024). "Drake Collaborates With Rising Mexican Artist Chino Pacas on "Modo Capone"". Complex. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Fisher, Caroline (18 October 2024). "Drake's New Chino Pacas Collab Has Social Media Declaring He's Fallen Off". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (18 October 2024). "Drake Is Rapping in Spanish on New Song and Reactions Are Mixed". XXL. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (9 October 2024). "Drake to Feature on This Música Mexicana Star's Album – Here's What We Know". Remezcla. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 October 2024.