Enigma Norteño has lost its lead singer.
Ernesto Barajas met his tragic end on August 19, when he was fatally shot in a parking lot within the city of Zapopan, which is situated in the Mexican state of Jalisco. This information was verified by the state prosecutor’s office to Associated Press. At the time of his death, Ernesto Barajas was 38 years old.
Two men on a motorcycle pulled up near Barajas and started shooting, as reported by CBS News. Besides the musician, one man lost his life, and a woman was wounded during this violent incident, according to police details.
Upon his departure, Barajas’ management team expressed their condolences through a statement on Instagram Stories on August 20th, saying, “May he rest in peace.
The Linder family from Talento Yours will forever cherish your memory as a remarkable artist and individual, they expressed. They also conveyed their heartfelt blessings in your journey ahead, saying, “May you be blessed by God.
Enigma Norteño emerged in 2004, gaining recognition within the “narcocorrido” musical sub-category, which often features compositions based on the lives of actual drug dealers and cartel associates.
“It’s risky to share an unauthorized corrido (a type of traditional Mexican ballad),” Barajas explained to Independent en Español in 2022. “This is because you might unintentionally disclose sensitive information about the subject, which authorities could then use as ‘pointers’ to track and apprehend them.”
He went on to say, “It’s always best to tell the truth. That might be the reason for my not encountering any issues. In an ideal world, if you conduct yourself respectfully and avoid offending others, you can write a ballad.
Sometimes, a song might be specifically created or requested, as Barajas mentioned to a Spanish-language outlet, stating that he charges $25,000 for each “narcocorrido.”
Occasionally, songs are made to order. As reported by the Spanish-language media at that time, Barajas specified his rate for a ‘narcocorrido’ as $25,000 per piece.
On occasion, people reach out to me asking for a ballad composition. Sometimes their busy schedules as leaders prevent them from visiting in person, so they delegate someone else to ask for the ballad on their behalf.
However, Barajas insisted that his songs do not glorify criminal activities.
If you’re a young person who frequently listens to ‘narcocorridos’ and associates with that crowd, it’s likely that at some point you’ll feel drawn to follow the lifestyle portrayed in these songs,” he explained. “We make sure to be mindful about our words and avoid promoting harmful behavior as we recognize its impact.
From time to time, people ask me to create a corrido without disclosing their own identities. Often, these individuals are too busy to visit in person and ask for the corrido, so they delegate someone else to handle the task on their behalf.
However, Barajas insisted that his songs do not glorify criminal activities.
If you’re young and often listen to ‘narcocorridos’, it’s likely that you’ll eventually adopt similar behaviors, according to him. We take great care in our words and actions to avoid being a negative influence. This carefulness is something we prioritize.
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2025-08-21 03:46