Asalto — Casi Te Olvido x Pa’ Otro Mundo (Official Video)

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Pushing the Boundaries of Tejano Music

Rodriguez acknowledged that Asalto’s new EP takes risks by blending different genres, something that might not sit well with Tejano purists.

“I’m sure some Tejanos are going to turn around and say, ‘Man, that’s not Tejano,’” he said. “But we did some different stuff. We got some bachata, some corrido tumbado—like the Fuerza Regida sound. We wanted to change it up.”

For Rodriguez, this genre-mixing is true to Tejano culture. “Tejanos listen to everything. Jazz, rock, country, classic country, Carin León—all of it. That’s the way we are in this band,” he explained. “So, we tried to bring a little bit of all that into this EP.”

Exciting Collaborations and What’s Next

The EP will feature at least one confirmed collaboration, “Hashtag Tú y Yo” with Cristina Salinas, former singer with Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz. “Her vocals are phenomenal, super phenomenal,” Rodriguez said.

A second collaboration is in the works, though it remains uncertain. “If we can’t finalize it, the world might actually hear Jordan Rodriguez rap for the first time,” he joked.

Industry Recognition and Future Prospects

The new music has already caught the attention of industry veterans, including René Martinez from legendary band Intocable.

“During spring break, we went down to McAllen, and we got to run into ‘El Tio’ René,” Rodriguez said. “Believe it or not, he took the time to sit down and listen to our whole EP.”

The response from Martinez was encouraging: “He told me, ‘Mijo, it doesn’t matter how much I say it’s awesome. If the crowd doesn’t grab it, it doesn’t matter. But you created something new and fresh, and it sounds amazing.’”

Rodriguez sees this as a huge win for the band. “To have a legend like him sit there, listen to your EP, and give you advice and compliments—that’s already an honor,” he said.

Poised For Major Impact

With the release of “Casi Te Olvido” and “Pa’ Otro Mundo” generating buzz, and a full EP accompanied by an ambitious visual project on the way, Asalto is poised to make a major impact.

“This is something new and fresh,” Rodriguez said. “I’m really excited about what we have coming.”

Stay tuned for more from Asalto as they continue pushing the boundaries of Tejano music.

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