RISING MÚSICA MEXICANA ARTIST SAUL VILLARREAL EXPLORES NOSTALGIA, INNOCENCE AND THE SEARCH FOR LOVE IN NEW SINGLE “QUIERO AMOR”

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 12, 2026) – Rising música mexicana artist Saul Villarreal returns with his new single “Quiero Amor,” a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant track that reflects on childhood innocence, emotional scars and the longing to feel genuine love again. Tender and vulnerable, the song captures the ache of growing up too fast and the desire to return to a time when happiness came without fear, worry or loss. “Quiero Amor” serves as a single from Saul’s forthcoming debut album, marking the beginning of the countdown to its release in the coming weeks. “Quiero Amor” and the official music video are now available on all streaming platforms.

Built around themes of nostalgia and emotional healing, “Quiero Amor” finds Saul looking inward as he confronts the lasting impact of early life lessons, family guidance and pain that lingers beneath the surface. The track reflects on how experiences shape us as we grow, carrying invisible wounds that time alone cannot erase. At its core, the song is a heartfelt plea for love in its purest form, love that brings comfort, restores joy and protects the innocence that once made life feel simple and whole. Through stripped-down emotion and sincere delivery, Saul channels the universal feeling of wanting to pause time, to escape loneliness and return to a place of safety and happiness. The accompanying music video further brings the song’s emotional core to focus, weaving tender imagery with personal home videos of Saul’s childhood. Through these intimate glimpses of the past, the video captures nostalgia not just as a memory, but as an overwhelming ache that lingers in the present. With its raw honesty and emotional depth, the song continues Saul Villarreal’s commitment to storytelling that feels deeply personal yet widely relatable.

With his debut album set to release in the coming weeks, Saul Villarreal remains at the forefront of the new wave of música mexicana. Rapidly emerging as one of the genre’s most compelling young voices, his emotionally resonant catalog has connected deeply with listeners across streaming platforms, weaving traditional sounds with modern influences. His 2024 debut EP Ilusión climbed into the Top 50 Most-Listened-To Latin Albums on Apple Music, appearing alongside releases by Grupo Frontera, Shakira and Kany García and featured standout tracks like “Que Mala” and “Dime.” In May 2025, he followed with Mejor Solo </3, a seven-track EP delving into heartbreak and emotional growth that further solidified his artistic identity. Managed by Prajin Parlay, home to top artists like Peso Pluma, Tito Double P and Gabito Ballesteros, Saul continues to expand his presence making his performance debut in May of last year at Michelada Fest in Dallas, Texas. His 2025 Spotify Wrapped highlights his rapid rise, totaling 2.3 million listeners, 34.2 million streams, 1.8 million hours listened and reached fans across 169 countries. His Apple Music 2025 Recap mirrored this momentum, with 22.4M minutes played with “Vete” standing as his most-played track of the year. With over 533.9K monthly listeners on Spotify and a growing catalog of soul-baring tracks, Saul continues to carve out his own distinctive path within the Latin music scene.