Armenta Ignites 2026 With “Un Leño,” A Fiery New Single Featuring Chino Pacas

NEW YORK.  Artist, songwriter, and producer Armenta kicks off the year with “UN LEÑO,” a fiery collaboration with Chino Pacas that delves into desire, devotion, and the intensity of intimate connection. The track invites listeners into a world where affection moves between grand gestures and quiet moments, where longing and admiration intertwine with chemistry and obsession. Through closeness, playful indulgence, and late-night vulnerability, “UN LEÑO” captures the push and pull of a love that is passionate, consuming, and unapologetically present. After earning his first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Songwriters chart in 2025, Armenta has now held the top spot for 25 weeks, solidifying his place as one of the most in-demand voices in Latin music. With this new single he continues to demonstrate why his songwriting and artistry resonate across the globe. “UN LEÑO” and its official music video are now available on all streaming platforms.

More than just a story of desire, “UN LEÑO” unfolds like a cinematic portrait of romance in motion. Armenta and Chino Pacas bring vivid scenes to life, from whispered promises and late-night adventures to playful indulgence and lavish attention. The lyrics explore love’s duality, portraying a woman who is magnetic and self-assured, alongside a partner ready to match her energy with devotion and bold gestures. In this interplay, passion, admiration, and indulgence converge, creating a world that feels both fantastical and emotionally real, where every moment is charged with intensity and possibility. The accompanying music video for “UN LEÑO” visually reflects the song’s themes of desire, fixation, and fantasy. Shot in black and white, it opens with a woman facing a wall of television screens, her image fragmented and repeated, mirroring the obsession and allure at the heart of the record. As Armenta and Chino Pacas appear alongside a single luxury car and a motorcycle, the imagery blends intimacy, mystery, and control, creating a cinematic world where passion feels intense, elusive, and constantly in motion.

Following the release of “De Nuevo” featuring Jorsshh, Armenta continues to establish himself as a leading force and distinctive voice in música Mexicana. Hailing from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, he has gained acclaim for his heartfelt storytelling and a sound that seamlessly blends traditional roots with contemporary flair. 2025 was a breakthrough year for Armenta. He reached multiple milestones, including earning his first Latin GRAMMY®️ nomination for Best Regional Song at the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®️, and received a Premios Billboard nomination for Songwriter of the Year, cementing his status as one of the genre’s most influential young talents. With over 5.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, Armenta is the mastermind behind chart-topping hits like “Bebe Dame,” “Me Jalo,” “AY MAMÁ,” “HARLEY QUINN,” “Marlboro Rojo,” and “Dos Días,” songs that have earned him multiple BMI Awards and solidified his role as a pivotal songwriter in the movement. Most recently, he co-wrote tracks on Peso Pluma and Tito Double P’s joint album DINASTÍA, including “Ni Pedo,” which is currently No. 70 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global chart, “7-3,” which sits at No. 118 on the same chart, and “Tu Con El,” which is No. 39 on the Weekly Top Songs Mexico chart, showcasing his talent for crafting hits that resonate with listeners worldwide. His lyrical touch has shaped tracks such as “Loqueando” from Netón Vega’s breakout album and the fan-favorite “TÚ SÍ” from Tito Double P’s debut, a collaboration that brought him onstage during several sold-out U.S. shows and the Mexico leg of Tito’s ¡AY MAMÁ! Tour. Armenta’s versatility extends to genre-blending hits like “AURORA” with Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, and Óscar Maydon, as well as standout collaborations including “ya yo sé” with Julio Cesar, “MOTIVOS” with Gabito Ballesteros, and “Risueño” with Dareyes de la Sierra. His debut album Pórtate Bien further highlights his emotional depth and adaptability, featuring collaborations with Jorsshh, Calle 24, Dannylux, Chino Pacas, Manuel Turizo, Manuel Medrano, and more. The project blends tradition with modernity, establishing Armenta not only as a defining voice of the future of música Mexicana but as an artist actively shaping its evolution.