At the end of last year, Bobby Pulido announced his retirement from music to pursue a career in politics starting in 2026. But the norteño-tejano music icon still has much to offer.
In an exclusive interview with Billboard Español, Pulido reveals that he has signed with Fonovisa/Universal for a double album and an additional new project he’ll release before officially closing his chapter as a singer.
“I wanted something special with my friends, something where I could invite the people I admired and respected,” Pulido explains about Bobby Pulido & Friends – Una Tuya y Una Mía, the title of the set that will kick off this partnership. “Normally, it’s customary for guests to sing the other person’s songs, but in this case, I wanted it to be one of mine and one of theirs.”
The recording took place in December 2024 during the Mexican-American singer’s performances at the Auditorio Cumbres in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, where he was joined by guests such as Alicia Villarreal, Bronco, Kinky, Caloncho, Majo Aguilar and David Bisbal, among other stars.
The concept will begin to unfold on April 22 with the release of Pulido’s hit “Desvelado” in a duet with Bisbal. Two days later, a norteño-tejano version of the Bisbal’s song “Dígale” will be available on streaming platforms.
Antonio Silva, managing director of Fonovisa Disa US & México, tells Billboard Español: “For the team and personally for me, having worked with him at the start of his career, it’s very emotional to reunite at such a special moment, working on a product that represents the legacy of a lifetime of success.”
The first part of Bobby Pulido & Friends – Una Tuya y Una Mía includes 14 songs that will be released in pairs on a weekly basis, starting on April 22 and continuing until May 30. Starting June 17, the 16 songs of the second set will begin to launch, concluding on Aug. 7.
L to R: Antonio Silva (managing director Fonovisa-Disa US/México), Bobby Pulido, Alfredo Delgadillo (CEO & president, Universal Music México/US), José Luis Cornejo (manager Bobby Pulido)
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Born in Edinburg, Texas, Pulido — the performer of hits like “Se Murió de Amor,” “Le Pediré” and “Ojalá Te Animes” — belongs to a successful subgenre of regional Mexican music that emerged in the mid-’90s and includes groups like Intocable, La Firma, El Plan, and Duelo — all U.S.-born with Mexican roots. “We made our own music by blending cultures. I feel very honored to have represented this movement for so many years and to mentor new generations,” Pulido adds. “I’m happy with what I’ve achieved in my career. I never wanted to be just the artist of the moment.”
In addition to the double set, Pulido is preparing a studio album for next year, aiming to leave new music for his fans before running for an unspecified public office in Texas.
Fans will still have the chance to see Pulido live throughout 2025 during his Por La Puerta Grande Tour, which kicks off on April 25 in San Antonio, Texas. The trek includes a show on Aug. 9 at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. For more dates and details, click here.
