The famous song “El Rey” now sounds in banda style, thanks to the new version of the song that unites the voices of Alejandro Fernández and his late father, Vicente Fernández.
The legendary composition by the Mexican José Alfredo Jiménezwhich has been immortalized in the voice of Vicente Fernándezhas been adapted to the band rhythm under the production of regional music singer Edén Muñozaccording to the record label Sony Music México.
“The version is the first preview of an upcoming album of posthumous duets that uses the original masters of the voice of Charro de Huentitán and new recordingswith the endorsement of the family, and which is now available on digital platforms,” the record label explained in a statement.
The document adds that the production had “rigorous production work and the authorization of the Fernández family, which guarantees an authentic result that is respectful of their legacy.”
“Visiting the studio to create this new version of ‘The King’ was very meaningful to me, and something I really enjoyed.“, Alejandro Fernández published on his Instagram account.
The new version of “El Rey”, a song considered one of the most important anthems of Mexican musicwas released on Thursday, April 16, 2026 on all music platforms. Edén Muñoz participated in its production, and Áureo Baqueiro participated in the recording engineering.
“This reinterpretation connects with new generations without losing the essence that made it eternal.“said the label.
Vicente Fernández, remembered as the “Charro de Huentitán”is considered the greatest exponent of mariachi music in Mexico. The singer died in 2021, at the age of 81, four months after being hospitalized and connected to an artificial respirator due to the consequences of Guillain-Barré syndrome that he suffered from.a disease that affects the immune system and can cause paralysis.
With information from EFE.