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Edgar Barrera Shares Stories Behind Peso Pluma, Karol G & Shakira’s Biggest Hits | Global No. 1s


Latin Grammy-winning songwriter & producer Edgar Barrera has left an indelible mark on Latin music through versatility and mastery of instruments.

From his collaborations with Peso Pluma and Grupo Frontera on “Tulum” to producing Becky G’s “Por el Contrario” featuring Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, and challenging Karol G to explore new musical territories, Barrera’s influence is undeniable. Keep watching to learn about his beginnings, his stories about working with Madonna and Shakira, his advice for other producers, and much more! He chose “Tulum.” At the end, Becky told me she wanted to do a song with Ángela and Leonardo.

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