

At just 21 years old, Ángela Aguilar already boasts an ample, noteworthy discography that reflects both talent and growth. Though young stardom has the potential to dissipate over time, her commitment to música mexicana now positions her as a vital voice in the wider genre. That couldn’t be more evident on Nadie Se Va Como Llegó, an album where arguably disparate sounds like mariachi, cumbia and corridos tumbados not only meet in harmony, but downright flourish in her dynamic presence. The traditional styles evoked by “Corazón De Piedra” and the title track nod to dynasty, while her contemporary artistic ambitions burst through on “Libre Corazón” and the devastating closer, “Lágrimas En Mi Garganta”. Regardless of genre expression, there’s a timeless quality to “A Dos De Borrarte”, a proud declaration of victorious womanhood. Though the album centres her as a soloist by design, she sneaks Marc Anthony onto the moving, mutually conciliatory duet “No Quiero Hablar”.