Key Takeaways
- Eslabon Armado's ninth studio album, NOCTURNO, debuts in the top 10 on both Top Latin Albums and Top Regional Mexican Albums charts.
- The album features guest appearances from Peso Pluma, Calle 24, and other prominent artists.
- 'Amigos Con Derechos' opens at No. 7 on Hot Latin Songs and No. 2 on Hot Regional Mexican Songs.
Eslabon Armado has achieved another milestone with the release of their ninth studio album, NOCTURNO, which has made a significant impact on both the Top Latin Albums and Top Regional Mexican Albums charts in the United States. The album, released on July 11, bowled over critics and fans alike by entering at No. 8 on the former chart and No. 5 on the latter.
According to Billboard, NOCTURNO's success is largely attributed to its strong streaming performance. In its opening week, the album garnered 9.4 million official on-demand streams, a testament to its widespread appeal among music listeners. The album consists of 16 songs and features guest appearances from notable artists such as Peso Pluma, Calle 24, Tombochio, Clave Especial, Gabito Ballesteros, Jorsshh, and ERRE.
Leading the charge on the charts is 'Amigos Con Derechos,' a collaboration with Peso Pluma. The song opened at No. 7 on Hot Latin Songs and made its debut on the Hot Regional Mexican Songs chart, where it started at No. 2. This marks Eslabon Armado's first entry in this particular chart, highlighting the album's broad appeal.
The album's success is not just a one-week phenomenon; NOCTURNO has already established itself as a strong contender for future chart positions. With its eighth consecutive top 10 start on both Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts, Eslabon Armado continues to cement their status as a leading force in the regional Mexican music scene.
Among the album's standout tracks is 'Amigos Con Derechos,' which has already made waves with over 2.5 million streams during its first week of release. This impressive figure not only propelled the song to No. 14 on Latin Streaming Songs but also brought Eslabon Armado back into the top 10 on Hot Latin Songs for the first time since 'La Durango' in 2024.
Eslabon Armado's continued success is particularly noteworthy given that it marks their return to the Top Regional Mexican Albums chart after a gap of nearly two decades. The album also makes history as the first regional Mexican group to debut in the top 10 on the Top Latin Albums chart in 2026, and the first since Fuerza Regida's 111XPANTÍA in May 2025.
The album's longevity is further highlighted by its guest appearances from established artists. Peso Pluma, a prominent figure in the regional Mexican music scene, adds significant weight to 'Amigos Con Derechos,' ensuring that the song resonates with both new and existing fans of Eslabon Armado.
