In a music scene increasingly challenged to move beyond labels, NXNNI has become one of the most compelling young artists emerging from Mexico’s new wave. Originally from Monterrey, the singer-songwriter has built a sound that blends pop, R&B, urban influences, and Mexican musical roots, allowing her to connect with audiences searching for real and distinctive stories told through vulnerability and authenticity.
Over the past few years, NXNNI has developed a career defined by experimentation and a close connection with her fans. Songs like “Chingos de Amor” and “Plakozona Inventada,” alongside Sam Vázquez, showcase a fearless artist who explores love, heartbreak, self-esteem, and female empowerment from an honest and contemporary perspective.
Currently, NXNNI is promoting her latest single, “El Problema Eras Tú,” a collaboration with Yoss Bones that explores the moment when someone realizes how much of themselves they have sacrificed within a relationship. The release also arrives during an especially exciting chapter for the artist, as she prepares for the launch of her upcoming EP, “Doki Doki,” a project that promises to delve even deeper into her creative universe while introducing new collaborations.
We had the opportunity to sit down with NXNNI and discuss the origins of her songs, the importance of authenticity in an ever-changing industry, the role of women in today’s music landscape, the CHUKICUARTO podcast that allows her to connect with fans uniquely, her experience working with Yoss Bones, the evolution of Mexican music, and the projects that will define the next chapter of her career.
“Plakozona Inventada” is female empowerment at its finest. The collaboration with Sam Vázquez feels completely natural, and the chemistry between you both is undeniable. Are you someone who lives life without asking for permission or forgiveness?
Honestly, I usually do what I want. But not from a place of rebellion or disrespecting others, but by being true to myself and what makes me happy. And that’s exactly what I like to convey—that people shouldn’t be afraid to be themselves.
“El Problema Eras Tú” captures the moment when someone realizes how far they’ve drifted from themselves because of love. Was there a specific memory, image, or feeling that inspired the song?
There’s a story from one of my best friends that really stayed with me. She was in a super toxic relationship, and I remember her telling me that during arguments with her ex, she would say things like, “But why did you cheat on me if I always gave you love? I work, I study, and I even gave up things for you.” When she told me that, it got me thinking a lot about how sometimes we ask someone to value everything we are when we’re not even valuing ourselves. That reflection inspired me to write about these kinds of love situations.
The track balances vulnerability and strength in a very compelling way. How do you turn your most personal emotions into something others can connect with?
I think it’s because I write exactly what I think and what I feel. In the end, I think people connect with that because they can tell when it comes from something real.
Your collaboration with Yoss Bones feels incredibly natural, almost like a conversation within the same story. What was the most rewarding or surprising part of working with her?
For me, it was like singing with one of my favorite artists. So sharing a song with her was something very special. Plus, I had an amazing time filming the video. We even recorded a Chukicuarto Express together afterwards, haha. It was a really beautiful experience.
Your music blends Mexican influences, pop, R&B, and urban sounds without being tied to a single genre. Do you think your generation is changing the way Mexican music is perceived today?
Yes! I think our generation is a bit more open to experimenting and mixing different influences, without losing our Mexican roots. I love seeing how Mexican music keeps evolving and reaching more places around the world.
Beyond your music, projects like CHUKICUARTO give fans a more personal look into your thoughts and experiences. What does that space allow you to express that a song cannot?
I like it to be a space where both my guests and I can show up exactly as we are, without filters. And also where those watching feel accompanied, seen, or inspired. In the end, more than an interview, I feel like it’s like a get-together between friends where we can share experiences and learn from each other.
Many of your songs draw from emotions and experiences that have often been dismissed or overlooked. Do you feel that women artists are redefining which stories deserve to take center stage in music today?
It excites me so much because I feel like we are all contributing something to create changes that can mark the history of music. We’re no longer just occupying spaces—we’re also creating our own movements, writing our own narratives, and proving that our experiences deserve to be at the center of the conversation.
What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned from building a career in an industry that is constantly evolving?
I think trends and fads are always changing. What’s popular today might not be tomorrow. That’s why, for me, the most important thing is to stay true to yourself and to what you want to say as an artist.
At this stage of your journey, what are you rediscovering about yourself as an artist and as a person?
It’s great to have viral moments, but going viral is not the same as having a story, an identity, and something real to tell. In the end, that’s what lasts over time. Trends come and go, but when you’re authentic, people connect with you for who you are and not just for a moment.
I’m so excited because my EP Doki Doki is coming out soon! It includes a very special song that I’m so eager to share with you all. Plus, more collaborations are coming that I’m really excited about, and I can’t wait for you to hear.
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