Chuy Montana

Jesús Nolberto Cárdenas Velázquez, known by his stage name Chuy Montana, is a Mexican corridos tumbados singer born on March 1, 1999 in Tijuana. He came to prominence in 2023 when he spontaneously sang for motorists at the San Ysidro border; his performance attracted the attention of Jesús Ortiz Paz (JOP), leader of the group Fuerza Regida, who integrated him into his label, Street Mob Records. Gifted with a husky voice and a style that blends traditional corrido and trap, he recorded several singles in less than a year, including "Porte de Scarface", "Qué Bendición ", "Empresa SM ", "Marlboro Blanco " and "Italia " in collaboration with Ismael CM. On February 7, 2024, 25-year-old Chuy Montana was found dead in Tijuana, abandoned by the side of the Tijuana-Rosarito road with his hands handcuffed and several bullet holes. Investigators report that he was kidnapped after performing some songs at a motel party, then killed as he tried to escape. His driver, Miguel Pavón, was also found murdered a few days later, with a message attributed to a cartel. Released in June 2025, No Fue Suerte is an eleven-track posthumous album featuring collaborations with Fuerza Regida, Calle 24, Clave Especial and Armenta.