Ahead of his performance at the palenque during the San Marcos Fair, Billboard cover star Carín León reflects on his pride in being Mexican, the significance of palenques to him, and his career trajectory—starting in a band and transitioning to a solo artist. He also discusses collaborating with C. Tangana, how "The One" with Kane Brown came to life, the country musicians he's working with on his new album, his acceptance within the country music community, and his collaborations with Maluma, Alejandro Fernández, and more.