Tito Double P seizes the spotlight with his latest album, 'Acomodo'

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Set us as preferred One Wednesday evening in May, at the boutique hotel Dream Hollywood — located just off the Walk of Fame — a young hotel staff member shuffled over to her co-worker to discuss a special guest on the top floor.Together they exchanged whispers about an artist’s unknown whereabouts and whether or not they would catch him on his descent to the first floor.

The name “Tito Double P” slipped out, referring to the Mexican corrido singer who happened to be in town promoting his latest album, “Acomodo.”I met the 28-year-old on the top floor, where he opted for a warm, friendly hug in lieu of a firm business handshake.We were quickly rushed into a side room to conduct his last interview of the evening.

Those who’ve followed Tito Double P’s musical journey since 2023 would likely describe him as a chaotic force, with weathered vocals, off-the-cuff ad libs, riotous pelvic thrusts and suggestive tongue expressions.Come Sunday, he’ll bring the ruckus when he headlines Belico Fest in L.A.’s BMO Stadium.

But when we spoke about his second solo album, “Acomodo,” the Nayarit-born, Sinaloa-raised singer, whose real name is Jesús Roberto Laija García, arrived polished, perfumed and poised.“After this LP, don’t be surprised if you see different things from me,” said Laija García.Now in its third year, BelicoFest is expanding to Californian cities of Los Angeles (July 12) and San Jose (Aug.29).

Festival leader Andres Chavel believes this is only the beginning of a national música mexicana takeover.Released on May 28, the LP contains 23 corridos, which see Laija García strike the commanding tone of brazen CEO.In its focus track, “Me Vale V,” the singer firmly declares he is manifesting his dreams and not paying anyone else mind.

Its lyrics reveal it all: “Ya van tres días que no par...