PRC (Peso Pluma)

“PRC” by Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano is a song that glorifies the lifestyle of drug trafficking and the associated high-stakes, fast-paced life.

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The song’s lyrics vividly depict the life of a drug trafficker, emphasizing the constant activity and high stakes involved.

Lines like “Me levanto, un baño y luego me pongo a forjar” (“I wake up, take a bath, and then I start forging”) and “Es veneno, da pa’rriba, de muy buena calidad” (“It’s poison, it goes up, of very good quality”) directly reference the preparation and distribution of drugs.

The phrase “Los teléfonos no paran nunca de sonar” (“The phones never stop ringing”) highlights the non-stop nature of the business, with constant demands from clients and associates. The repeated mention of “bien forrados los paquetes van” (“the packages go well wrapped”) and “no puedo fallar” (“I cannot fail”) underscores the meticulous and high-pressure environment of drug trafficking, where mistakes can be fatal.

The song also celebrates the luxurious lifestyle associated with this illicit trade, as seen in lines like “Fino con las Balenciaga” (“Fine with the Balenciagas”) and “Y yo ando Silver LV” (“And I walk with Silver LV”), referencing high-end fashion brands. Overall, “PRC” is a clear example of a narcocorrido, a subgenre of Mexican music that narrates the lives of drug traffickers, often glorifying their dangerous and lavish lifestyles.