Reyli Barba

Reyli Barba came up in the mid-1990s as part of the Mexican band Elefante, where he wrote the song "La Descarada." That track's straightforward melody and direct lyrics helped push the band into wider recognition. After leaving Elefante in 2003, he started putting out solo work.

His debut album "Reyli" included songs like "Amor del Bueno," which became one of his better-known solo tracks. He's kept recording since then, with albums like "El Ultimo Play" and "La Metamorfosis" appearing in the years that followed.

Barba grew up in Veracruz, where his father played mariachi music. That background shows up in some of his writing, though his songs often lean toward romantic themes without getting overly ornate. He's one of those writers who can make a simple love song feel lived-in, like "Que Nos Pasó" or the earlier "Te Dejare de Amar."