Leonardo Aguilar Leaves Behind Family Controversies & Releases ‘Esquina 22’: ‘There Are Things That Are Not in My Hands to Resolve’

Leonardo Aguilar, son of Pepe Aguilar and brother of Ángela Aguilar, has been a member of the famous Aguilar family in Mexican music. In recent years, he has faced criticism and accusations on social media related to his family, which has affected him personally and professionally. However, he has decided to move forward and release his fourth solo studio album, "Esquina 22," on Nov. 5.

Aguilar created different renditions of iconic ranchera songs, such as "Las Rejas No Matan," "A Pesar de Todo," and "Acepto Mi Derrota," as well as original tracks like "Nada Pa'l Futuro" and "Canción de Rancho," which he collaborated on with El Komander. The album's title comes from an emblematic street in the town of Tayahua, Zacatecas, where the family ranch is located. He currently resides there and draws inspiration for his new stage in his career.

Aguilar speaks about the difficult moments he has gone through in his personal life and how he has learned to manage them. He emphasizes that charrería and music are essential traditions that should be preserved and passed on to younger generations, such as his sister Ángela and brother-in-law Christian Nodal. The album was produced by Alfonso De La Cruz Pekas and features a mix of covers and original tracks, including the collaboration with El Komander, which Aguilar describes as his favorite track.

In the end, Aguilar declares that "Esquina 22" is a ranchera-style banda album that captures the essence of camaraderie and enjoying simple moments.