Mexican Musician Armenta is Shaping His Own Path

At just 25, Miguel Armenta has already made a significant mark in the música mexicana scene, boasting over 60 song credits. His songwriting talents resonate through numerous popular albums by notable artists such as Fuerza Regida, Tito Double P, Peso Pluma, and Dareyes de la Sierra.

“I consider myself a tailor,” Armenta explained during a recent interview. “[I’ll create] a sound that will be good with your vocal timbre, with your tones, with the vocal intention you need.”

One of his standout contributions is Fuerza Regida’s hit “Marlboro Rojo,” which he crafted in just 45 minutes. The song’s blend of gritty, battle-ready lyrics and romantic undertones captures the complex emotions behind the music. “The devil’s bullets and I only think of your eyes,” sings Jesús Ortiz Paz, known as JOP. Armenta also penned “Dos Días” for Tito Double P and Peso Pluma, drawing from the emotional intensity of a wild night out.

“The most important thing is always to convey something where people can immerse themselves in a feeling,” Armenta stated.

Currently on the Dinastía Tour with Peso Pluma, Tito Double P, and other collaborators, Armenta was on a tour bus departing from Austin, Texas, as he discussed his work. He played a crucial role in writing and producing Tito Double P’s 2024 debut “Incómodo,” a 21-track project that helps set the singer apart from his cousin Peso Pluma.

“I feel that it’s a project that has solidified the responsibility we have as composers and as artists, [it’s] an album full of hits,” Armenta remarked. His contributions continued with tracks on Tito Double P and Peso Pluma’s upcoming 2025 album “Dinastía.” Since March, he has joined the duo on stage for “London,” a song from the deluxe edition of “Dinastía,” which explores themes of opulence and aspiration.

“I had just bought my own house and I wrote [‘London’] feeling like king of the world in my own studio,” Armenta shared. After believing the song had been shelved, he was surprised by an offer from Double P Records to release it.

Armenta’s journey into música mexicana was not as straightforward as his songwriting. Initially aiming for a career in biomedical engineering, he shifted his focus to music, which had always been a background passion. As a child, he began writing lyrics at the age of 11 and playing guitar, thanks to a gift from his brother.

By 18, he composed his first R&B song, “Dame,” but it would take two more years before its release. “It was the first song that I bet on as an artist, and I spent the very little money that I had on it,” he explained.

His big break came in 2020 when he helped compose songs for Angel Ureta, a friend signed to Street Mob Records, which was co-founded by JOP of Fuerza Regida. Armenta’s collaboration with the label continued to grow, contributing to popular acts like Calle 24, Chino Pacas, and Clave Especial.

One of his notable successes came in late 2022 with “Bebe Dame,” recorded by Fuerza Regida featuring Grupo Frontera. Armenta revived his track “Dame,” originally with few views, which, after some lyrical adjustments by renowned songwriter Edgar Barrera, became an overnight sensation. The song helped Fuerza Regida achieve their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 25.

By 2024, Fuerza Regida had emerged as one of the leading streaming Latin acts in the U.S., alongside Junior H, Peso Pluma, and Bad Bunny. That year, Armenta and Barrera secretly collaborated again on the joint EP “Mala Mía” for Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida. Their single “Me Jalo” secured Fuerza Regida’s first Latin Grammy nomination, while Grupo Frontera received their fourth nomination in the regional song category.

“Edgar and I focus a lot on how to evolve sounds,” Armenta emphasized. “We are in the process of recognizing [the value of] música mexicana, that we can’t let this die.”

From 2024 to 2026, a dozen of Armenta’s songs earned recognition at the BMI Latin Awards, including notable collaborations like “Bebe Dame” and “Me Jalo,” as well as hits from Tito Double P. Looking ahead, Armenta remains committed to his craft, aiming to secure Grammy Awards and potentially establish a publishing label for fellow songwriters.

“I think that life put me here to have fun,” he said. “I had another destiny, but life accommodated itself to place me in this valuable situation.”