When it comes to regional Mexican music, one name that shines brightly and captivates audiences with his soulful voice and heartfelt compositions is Carin Leon. Over the years, he has become a beacon of inspiration for many aspiring musicians.
From humble beginnings when he began strumming a guitar at the age of 15 to winning prestigious awards and topping the charts, León’s journey is a testament to passion, dedication and the power of music.
Read along as Skabash! unravels the story of a remarkable artist who continues to win hearts and conquer the world of music with each heartfelt melody.
Carin Leon biography
Óscar Armando Díaz de León Huez, popularly known as Carín León, is a Mexican singer-songwriter hailing from Hermosillo, Sonora. His musical expertise lies in regional Mexican music.
Leon has an active social media presence on Instagram, with 3.1 million followers currently.
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Carin Leon career
At the age of 15, León began his musical journey by playing the guitar. He initially started with the band Los Reales, but later co-founded Grupo Arranke with four friends in 2010. The group gained popularity with their song, A Través del Vaso.
After spending seven years with Grupo Arranke, León decided to pursue a solo career in 2018. His solo version of A Través del Vaso propelled his career forward. He also achieved success with other tracks like Me La Avente and Tú, a cover of Noelia’s 1999 song. These songs made their mark on various Billboard charts.
In 2021, León released covers of Extreme’s More Than Words and Shakira’s Moscas en la Casa as part of his album, Pistiembre Todo El Año. His musical talents earned him the prestigious Latin Grammy Award for “Best Regional Mexican Song in 2022” for his composition, Como lo Hice Yo, which he co-wrote with Édgar Barrera and Matisse. Additionally, in the same year, he achieved the distinction of being the third most-streamed Mexican artist on Spotify.
León released a single in 2023, Que Vuelvas, which was recorded in collaboration with Grupo Frontera. The song topped the regional Mexican airplay chart for six weeks.
Carin Leon songs
Here are some of the songs Leon has released this far:
- Que Vuelvas (That You Come Back)
- Primera Cita (First Date)
- Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo (You Don’t Owe Me, and I Don’t Owe You)
- No Es Por Acá (It’s Not This Way)
- Ojos Cerrados (Closed Eyes)
- El Tóxico (The Toxic One)
- El Amor De Tu Vida (The Love of Your Life)
- Llorar y Llorar (Cry and Cry) – con Carin Leon
- Me La Avente (I Threw Myself Into It)
- Dame un Beso y Dime Adios (Give Me A Kiss and Tell Me Goodbye) – En Vivo (Live)
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Carin Leon’s net worth
Leon has an estimated net worth of $1 million, according to multiple reports.
Carin Leon family
León was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, to his parents, Óscar Díaz de León and Carmen Julia Huez.
The musician is himself a father to two children.
Carin Leon age
León was born on July 26, 1989. He is currently 33 years old.
Carin Leon concerts
Leon has an exciting lineup of concerts scheduled for 2023. Fans can catch him at various locations across the United States, where he will be bringing the fun with his melodious songs and captivating performances.
Here are some of the tour dates and venues:
- August 10: Rosemont, IL, US – Allstate Arena
- August 12: Minneapolis, MN, US – Target Center
- August 17: Denver, CO, US – Ball Arena
- August 18: Salt Lake City, UT, US – Delta Center
- August 20: San Jose, CA, US – SAP Center at San Jose
- August 24: Dallas, TX, US – American Airlines Center
- August 26: Houston, TX, US – Toyota Center
- August 31: Austin, TX, US – Moody Center ATX
- September 1: Hidalgo, TX, US – Payne Arena
- September 2: Hidalgo, TX, US – Payne Arena
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