Junior H’s breakout 2020 EP, “Atrapado en un Sueño,” is a core release within the subgenre of corridos tumbados. With standout tracks such as “Atrapado en un Sueño,” “Mente Positiva,” and “Pakas en las Rakas,” this EP is hypnotizing from the very first track all the way until the last lyric.
The first song, titled “Atrapado en un Sueño” has a beautiful balance between Latin trap and the Corridos Tumbados subgenre. The addictive vocals of Junior H guide you through as he navigates the fight against dreams and reality. With rich imagery backed by an addictive sound, this bridge of old-school and new-school production creates a sound that is unique and brings the best of both worlds. All in all, “Atrapado en un Sueño” really shows Junior H’s wide artistic range and leaves a mark on today’s Latin music scene. The following track, “Dicen,” gives Junior H yet another chance to reflect upon his personal experiences which the listener gets to experience through his lyricism. The melodic trap beats, deep, and thoughtful lyrics set a reflective mood right from the start. The catchy chorus is a call-and-response piece that engages the listener, building up Junior H’s storytelling capabilities and further cementing his place as one of Latin music’s fastest-rising stars. His vocals traverse themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery, these lyrics combined with sleek production that resemble traditional Latin elements with contemporary beats make this catchy song an automatic hit. “Jueves 10” has a somber tone and touches on love and loss, with the perfect balance of Latin trap and regional influences. The soulful production features melodic and steady beats that boost Junior H’s intense and intriguing vocals. The lyrics take listeners back to times long past spent with lost love, as one would sincerely feel the ache in their heart. This memorable chorus, which brings back personal memories of love and loss, further demonstrates Junior H’s storytelling ability and makes this track a powerful piece within Latin music.
“Me Siento”, like the majority of his songs, has a crossover of Latin trap and regional influences. The song is enjoyable, with the catchy beats and lyrical hooks, until it develops into some reflective lyrics touching on the topics of love, self-discovery, and resilience. Junior H uses his voice well to articulate feelings that are hard to put into words, which the listeners can resonate with. It creates a captivating narrative without losing the energy for a moment . This song really captures his growth as an artist. “Mente Positiva” is a once in a lifetime empowering piece of art stitched together with infectious rhythms and an uplifting melody. Junior H’s confident flow signals motivational lyrics, as he encourages his listeners to always stay positive even in rough times, reminding the listener that the grass is always greener on the other side. Dynamic production shows his ability to blend genres into one while an unforgettable chorus keeps lacing the mind of any listener. Junior H grinds energetic rhythms and vibrant lyricism on “Pakas en las Rakas,” reflecting with confidence and introspection on life’s battles. His smooth delivery with strong emotional storytelling, supported by strong production, shows his all-around talents and usually leaves a mark on listeners.
Looking back on this EP, “Atrapado en un Sueño” is an artistic masterpiece, containing a beautiful mix of a diverse amount of genres while remaining a staple for the up and coming Corridos Tumbados subgenre. With somber upbeat, and motivational songs there is something in here for everyone. Junior H’s enticing voice, deep lyrics, amazing storytelling and lyricism by itself is beautiful, however once it’s mixed with the wide variety of tempos, rhythms and beautiful beats this EP becomes a hypnotizing masterpiece. Fellow Voices of Roosevelt newspaper writer David stated that this EP is “Gas and had me in my feelings”.
