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Alan Iced
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Pedro Tobar
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Alan Iced
What is up, everyone? I'm your host, Alan Iced and this is Noche de Pendejadas, your favorite podcast turned talk show and casita to watch. So without any further ado, please help me welcome my guest tonight. Pedro Tobar Los Quieros a plous. Thank you so much for being here with us and I'm so excited. What has your week been up to? Premiering and showing a little bit sneak peeks of your new album.
Pedro Tobar
Excited? I pre read a couple songs and people are really excited to hear the new album that's, that's going to come.
Alan Iced
Out and I'm so excited. So we're going to start off, you know, so I like to start off growing up.
Pedro Tobar
I grew up well. I was born in July 22, 2002. So I was born and raised in the bay area and Masamenos Melod Park, Redwood City area. I was born over there, raised and then middle school, high school, high school. My dad loves horses, so.
Alan Iced
He loves horses.
Pedro Tobar
So we had to move. I was like, no, I don't want to go back to the city. So we were there for a couple years and I kind of had to like, you know, live that ranch life.
Alan Iced
You know, I got on a meeting before we made this happen. Surgery on your throat. I'm sure that you don't remember much, right?
Pedro Tobar
I don't remember much. I did have a surgery when I. When I was born, so my mom do surgery from.
Alan Iced
Wait, that's crazy. Did it affect your voice in any way or. No.
Pedro Tobar
You know what? No, I do notice I have them kind of like messed up, so I need to go check that.
Alan Iced
Because of my voice. Wow. But I do like to say a lot of people tell me that, like, see no me reconnoitre.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah.
Alan Iced
I have like a unique voice and I feel like I was never Able to get it fixed. But, you know, it is crazy. What do you feel like your life would have been if your voice would have been gone?
Pedro Tobar
I don't know what I would have been or done, to be honest. High school. High school. You know, high school is. I had fun in high school, was a huge influence for me. So high school, no savia kiva serco mevida. I had bad grades. I. I was like a bad kid in high school. Like, my teachers, like, they never liked me. I applied to work at Carl's Jr. This was like my. My junior or senior year. And then I applied for some reason. And then I. My plans were to work at a warehouse because I am Patterson. I much as warehouses. Okay, so logistics. Logistics, Forklifting and all that. It's crazy how, like, God puts other plans for you.
Alan Iced
Did you start it kind of like as a hobby or you kind of already knew you wanted to do? It was just like.
Pedro Tobar
My dad picked up a guitar. I was like, okay, I think I could do this. It was all up. Like, I don't know how to play, but, like, the idea that they saw that I could play it a little bit, they're like, oh, you know, on the way to school, English, like, mainstream. I would hear the same thing all over, you know, like, every single time. I was like, this is different. And it was a real camacho. So he sent me research. Since that moment, I was like, you know, I'm start actually starting to play. So I coming back from school, like, hey, it might be weird, but, like, can my. Can my dad, like, buy me a guitar? Like, I want to learn.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So then my mommy goes, you know, just tell him my dad had that guitar that he played when I first played La Bamba. Since, like, my. Since 6th, 6th, 7th and 8th. That's all I would play. Like, I look at much strictly.
Alan Iced
Did you join, like, band in school or was it just kind of like a hobby you would do on the side?
Pedro Tobar
It was just a hobby I did on the side. But I did. I did join band. Like, I. I first started to play trumpet. Like, just like Marcelo's lips, like, too big.
Alan Iced
Yeah, I. I used to play the clarinet and the alto sax. Oh, yeah. Do you remember what your first song at the family functions or wherever it was that you would be at?
Pedro Tobar
Okay. It was either one of those two, because my dad, he had friends that were working at. And I told my dad, I was like, hey, like. Like, can you take me with you? Because, like, his friends played, and I was like, that's what I wanted to do. So my dad, I want to learn more how to. So my freshman year of high school, that's when I officially, I was like, you know, I picked up a recinto and I started learning from there.
Alan Iced
So do you feel like in high school.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, from high school to my senior year, would you be playing in lunch?
Alan Iced
Like giving them a whole ass concert.
Pedro Tobar
Like los pocos amigos como noera una moda and lascuela en ese tiempo? No, you know, it wasn't like a thing.
Alan Iced
They would make fun of them actually.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, yeah, yeah, actually, like there was a bunch of kids and in my school that like. And it was just me and my brother playing. My brother would play bass and I had to play guitar, you know, like so. So yeah, my dad made that name.
Alan Iced
Okay, how did it come up?
Pedro Tobar
Actually, I don't even know. I think my dad just always had that. My dad. It's because in that time it was like grupo something or like, like effectivo. Like there was like always like a thing that group was will be called something that was like similar to another group that was famous. So my dad, so my dad would say, hey. So I was like, I was like freshman, sophomore. No, I would just play like for fun, you know, like los amus tenero the cantab. It was just for fun, you know, it wasn't like a main thing, like a serious thing.
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Alan Iced
Quiero se yur platicando de eso. But I want to go back a little bit more. Quiero platicar de la relacion con tos papas. Growing up, you Know oviamente los qutes play a big part of, you know, your success and your career. What was the relationship like with your parents growing up?
Pedro Tobar
Going to school? It was like kind of hard to see my dad because he would wake up super early and then come back super late. But my mom and my mom like we had to do something in the house like lavar trastis like I used to see like my childhood like especially in summer.
Alan Iced
Did you ever make it like black belt or no masfue practice vibes.
Pedro Tobar
We made it to. I think it was a red belt, like so it's from white. It was like two more left for black.
Alan Iced
Oh.
Pedro Tobar
So I was in karate for like two, three years. Like there was a girl that would always whip my ass.
Alan Iced
Do you feel like you ever use your karate skills like in a fight? Have you ever been in a fight or. No?
Pedro Tobar
No, I was always over chill.
Alan Iced
You know in high school where you consider like popular, like no squintas. But how were you like socially? Do you feel like you had a lot of friends socially?
Pedro Tobar
I knew a lot of people. Friends, Friends. It was only my, my, my freshman and sophomore is a junior. I was alone because all my friends, they were like really like not that smart. So continuation school? Yes, they had to go to continuation school. So they all left. No, my parents is a element how I see it now. If I didn't have that strictness that I had back then, maybe I wouldn't be how I am right now.
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Pedro Tobar
So like the way they would like tell me made me get closer to them because I know there's I have friends like les valia y seguin con los amigos papas como que noles. You know, like los hijos. I look back and I was like damn, my parents actually cared for me and at that time, you know, I wouldn't really understand why. Why do my parents porquino me de cancal. Like, if I have friends, like, why can't I go out?
Alan Iced
Know, as a teen, we're like, no, it's not always safe. And, you know, papaz, like, but it's like, no. Like, you don't know what's out there, and anything can happen. You know, Growing up, you know, did you ever see your parents struggle or did you ever see them go through anything that kind of made you switch your. Your mindset of, like, you know what?
Pedro Tobar
When I was born, my parents, they're immigrants, you know, so. So they came from. My dad's from Jalisco. My mom's from Colima. And they met and, like, Alo says messes, like, and they had. They had me. And then they. Their story is low key, a little crazy. Like, me contava and siembre que como cruzado ni todes Roy. I was super close to being born in Tijuana, but my mom said Crusoe and my dad was already over here. And they lived in the. In the little apartment in Redwood City. They had me, and then like a year after that, they had my brother. What I remember is my parents, they lived in a very small apartment. And then after that, they went to a little, like, studio. Then after that, another apartment, and then after that, apartment, a house, and then a little bigger household. It was like every. Like, my dad would work, like, the hardest to, like, kind of, like, get out of, like, level up.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So there was times I would see. Okay, my dad would come back super stressed, super mad, because. No, there is times. Yeah. At that time, I was little, so I wouldn't really understand, you know, but I would see my dad, like, like, really stressed and mad. And every time, like, me and my brother would come up to him, like, to talk to him, like, you know, and thank God. But that was one thing that I.
Alan Iced
Did see as a kid. You know, you not being able to do anything must have been very stressful. Did it ever get to the point where, like, mirabas que tos papas esta ambatan dos estres. Like, like, what are we gonna do if they kick us out? You know? As a kid.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah. Well, as a kid, no, but. Como quesimbe masomeros? 10 years. It was super hard. I remember there was a year I forgot what year it was. Okay. That year, for my birthday, my parents came to my room with the bolillo, and they gave me a candle. And, like, I Was grateful, you know, like, because I would. Every year, my parents would always come in my birthday with the cake, and that year was like. It was a little blue. Like, those are the things that I see now. And I'm like, like, damn. Like, it was looking hard.
Alan Iced
They were trying to still give you that little moment, but they're like.
Pedro Tobar
And then my little sister.
Alan Iced
How was it, like, you know, growing up with your siblings?
Pedro Tobar
2003, there was a moment, like, too bad. But there was times, like, we would argue and, like, fight.
Alan Iced
You're like, I put asos on.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, it was like. It was bad.
Alan Iced
You know? What was it like for you, being the oldest? Do you feel like you had pressures? Did you feel like you had a little bit more responsibility with the santiasco mo quetenia?
Pedro Tobar
You know, it's crazy because it's always been the opposite. My brother has always taken care of me, and. And my brother would always, like, look after me because, I mean, he's a little taller and I'm a little short. So, like. And everyone thinks that he's, like, older than me because he has a beard and all that. Yeah, so. So, yeah. I mean, my mom. Because my mom knows my brother is always there, you know, like, if something happens, he's always there for me.
Alan Iced
He's got your back, which is good, because I feel like sometimes, you know, it's a little different for me. I don't want to be like that. You know, I don't think they were, like, ever, like, worried about being a role model for me. Like, I think they were just, like, you, like, doing their own, like, you know? But for me, I feel like that kind of motivated me. So maybe your brother saw you as, like, okay, you know, okay, you know, nos cuentas. You know, you started getting into the music. The comprentugara and psa El grupo. What was it like when you guys first started doing tocasaro?
Pedro Tobar
Like, I would hate singing. I joined a group of two guys, and they were, like, old, so they were, like, in their, like, 30s.
Alan Iced
Okay.
Pedro Tobar
So I started there. So that's when I told my brother. I was like, hey. Like. So it was just me and him. It was just meeting for a minute. We would go to quinceaneras or bolas, and we were playing let's just be a sereno, you know? So it was me, my brother, high school Jesse. In the tocadas, there was a lot of things that we saw that, like. And seeing them now, like, it makes me appreciate more that. That, like, God put me At. In this place.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
Because I would see things back then. Like, I remember those. Like, backyard parties, like, all the flyer parties, like, the privadas. I would see a lot of stuff. We install our things two, three hours.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
And then I would see a bunch of old dudes. I was like. I was like, bro, what is this? I was like, bro, like, what's happening? You know? And my dad was always there, like. Like, everywhere. My mom was the one that. That would do the contracts. So even before, like, when my dad worked in landscaping, because landscaping, construction, my mom contracts para los, like, people who would contract.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So she would do the contracts and, like, she would send the checks and all that. You know, all that. So when we transitioned from that to music, my dad told me, I was like, hey. So my mom did the contract, so calabas que humosa. And then the pay the rest when they're done, you know? So that tocada, like, it was super weird to me. Like, I had a feeling something was gonna happen. Me and my dad experience. But he's like. He's 40, so he's, like, scoping out the. Scoping out. And he sees the girls right there, and I see them too, and I'm just playing. So then when we're done, we finished, the girls disappeared. I saw the girl, like, falling. A girl falling. There was a lot of stuff that happened in the tocadas that I see now. And it was like, me, like, sketch now. Seeing it now.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
Because honestly, were super sketches in Oakland. Hey, the coke, you know, and they.
Alan Iced
Would never offer it.
Pedro Tobar
Like, they were.
Alan Iced
Offer a lot. But it's, like, awkward being like, oh, no.
Pedro Tobar
My dad being there, you know, like. Like I was.
Alan Iced
Because I feel like it is especially with success and fame, you know, and drugs and alcohols, you know, that out of the way. And now you're like, you know what? I'm gonna focus on my career because that' what's most important. You know, you have a dream. But I'm sure at the beginning, what was it like being in a group? Because I'm sure, you know, and you're like, wait, it was fun.
Pedro Tobar
McDonald's Jack in the Box, you know? You know, and like. Like, the music for me was like, a way of okay, you know, I could get a little money on the side, like, you know, give some to my parents in school. Be like, you know, get my little, like, snacks and all that, you know, whatever. So, like, music, to me, it a. A form of, like, it was a job. But I still love doing it, you know, so. So no spagaban. But back then we would charge when we first started, like 200 an hour. We would like each year, like 300, 400 the max. We would charge like 500 an hour.
Alan Iced
Did anyone ever be like, yeah, you know.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, so my mom, you know.
Alan Iced
Did that ever make you, like, doubt your worth? Because I missed when you have people like, telling you, like, you know what, you know, did that ever kind of get in your head?
Pedro Tobar
It did. Did. It did a lot? Many times, to be honest. Pero, you know, I was never the singer junior year, high school, I was never the same. I was just always. So then junior year starts, I was like, okay, you know what? Like, I'm gonna start writing and legado still, you know. So I was like, I wanted to get into that lane where I live. Like, people would hear it, you know? You know what? I'm gonna start writing the opposite. Romantica. The Notebook is my favorite movie.
Alan Iced
I just watched the Notebook for the first time two years ago. Two years ago. Everybody would be like, it's so sad. I watched it on Valentine's Day two years ago. No Mama's way. It's so sad. Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
I was looking at more movies like Romantic or So it was 10 songs. I hated that song. Like, I don't want to put the song out. Like, like, so you don't have to listen to like from, you know, the beginning. So just put at the end. I was like, oh, I bet. So I uploaded the music in school. Like, I remember, like I was in the library because that was where the. The WI fi was the best. And then La Pusa, I uploaded it. And then after that, Covet hit, Covet hit.
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I think that's a wonderful idea. And cheering for more.
Pedro Tobar
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Alan Iced
Was is that crazy to think about? You know, I mean, I'm imagining you in the freaking school library, like, you know, trying to get that wi fi in and everything, and then it pops off. That's crazy, you know, to talk about all the success. I want to talk a little bit about the writing process later on about the new album, but when it comes to you being like, you know, what the beat or what's the process like for you, or does it vary?
Pedro Tobar
It varies, to be honest. There's times like Como sime quier, nothing comes out, you know, like, I have to be like, like super chill. Like, you know, like, just pick up the guitar, mess around with, like, chords, and then if I like the melody or may or at the same time, and I'm like, okay, you know what I'm forgetting? I'm gonna forget a little about the song and then go to the next and then go to the next and go to the next.
Alan Iced
Like, I'll come back when I get refreshed.
Pedro Tobar
Exactly. Like, yeah, so. So that's. That's basically it. Like, I don't have, like, no me siento idigo. Okay, I have to write a song. No, I have to. I just sit down, chill, and then if it comes, it comes.
Alan Iced
Poquito el momento queuenta. You know, la cancion album is blowing up, you know, at 60. How old are you? Like 17.
Pedro Tobar
I was 17.
Alan Iced
What was your reaction?
Pedro Tobar
Well, I'M gonna go a little back when I dropped that album I would go to because there was a church by my high school, like, like a two, three minute walk. So Calabes, after school my mom would always be a little late to pick us up. Like when it was like 20 minutes late. So yo iba a la church. Nothing unalamas. Like I love music. Like please. Like I would go every day.
Alan Iced
Like there's no plan B.
Pedro Tobar
No plan B. Like this is it. So like I think for like a month straight or two months before that, before I released the album. So I released the album Covet Hits. We're on in. In our houses and I'm on Tick Tock. And then I just see like a bunch of videos on Kuntu Vessels. A bunch, a bunch. I'm like, what the heck? And I show. My mom was like, my mom like no sav. And Tick Tock was new. Yeah, so, so my mama. Oh, okay. I was like. I was like, nah, this is, this is something crazy.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So then after that, I remember the album was reaching like the, the, the top charts in Apple music. So it was like at the first time I saw it was like at like 30, 40, and then it was going every day up to like third, like 20, 30 and then tens. The most I saw it was top two albums in Latin. So I was like, nah, like this is crazy. Like, and then our followers went up. Like people started like saying, oh, like when are you guys gonna come to this city? That to me was like, oh, what do you mean?
Alan Iced
Like people barely want to book me here, you know? What do you mean? Yeah, yeah, exactly how that's crazy. What was your parents reaction? Because I'm sure you know what, we're gonna support his dream, you know, Esno yo. But it's a very slim chance. So what was their reaction?
Pedro Tobar
I remember my dad one time, this was like two years before this happened, the album and all that. This was two years before my dad went to go tell my mom Lady Homira. Like my dad, my dad. I remember Rancho Mille had a, A Smoke Me out tour and it was all of her artists, they were at the time blowing up. They're still doing good. Who else was in there? There's a bunch of little groups, so concierto. And at that time we were signed to a label, it was called, you know, Resio. So we were signed to them and they brought us backstage and I saw the amount of people there was and like I saw the artist playing on stage and my dad would just look at me. Like, you see how they are? Like you're gonna have what? Like you're gonna have this, but like, plus more.
Alan Iced
Yeah. And just for you.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, just for you. And like, I never believed him. Like, like, you know, like we're just always gonna be playing in tokadas. Like I know it. And like, it's because the thing about me, I never have faith in myself.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
To the day, I still don't have faith.
Alan Iced
You like self sabotage.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, exactly. So. So that happens. And then the album drops. And then like, I'm telling you, it hits and people are starting to listen to it all over the U.S. mexico. And then it was just like a crazy thing. And then we had this, this last flyer party. Like this, this was the last like privad that we had. It was somewhere in, in the bay. And then we went and there was people, like, there was like, I want to say like two, 300 people and just waiting to see our performance. I was like, what the. I was like, why? And then that was when the album was like at its peak. And then people were singing like all, like I would have seen like three to five songs of the album and then just covers after that.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
And people were singing the songs. I was like, nah, this is.
Alan Iced
They were singing your song.
Pedro Tobar
They were singing the song. And after that, like, my mom stopped booking Paribala us and then we, we got signed to a. A record label, Dell Records. And then from there we just, you know, went up.
Alan Iced
You know, you grow up. That transition of like, okay, you're going from weddings, bodas to now, like, okay, you're selling out an arena, you know, hope, whatever, like with just people there to see you.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah. I still remember to the day and since COVID was like at its peak 2020, it was a show ques. It was like a drive thru show kind of. So it was a stage and no one could like be like, everyone had to bring their trucks and like, and see it from their cars. So I remember that show. That, that, that moment. I was like, okay, it was all outside.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
And we went in the van and then we saw all the people like running towards the van. Okay. And I was like, I was like, nah, bro, this is, this is not real. So we went to the, to the, to like the, to the backstage. And once we came like up to the stage and we were all like wearing our suits, all professional or whatever. And then like people were like, they're like screaming and like, like, like, like hearing the songs and singing all the songs, like that to me was like, okay, yeah, that Kiso. Yeah. You know, and. Yeah, that moment made me, like, change.
Alan Iced
You know, you guys start getting all these hits. It's like it becomes almost like a hit after hit. How was it like as a group? You know, it's hard to balance, you know, friendships. And then you also have your brother and the success. How was it like? And how did that shift the group?
Pedro Tobar
Well, that year, group, so he wanted to do his own thing. He didn't want to do segunda no more. He wanted to kind of, like, sing them. Yen. So, like, Lord, he was okay, you know what? Farewell. We were alone. We recorded. I remember Cortamena's. That was like, the last album that we recorded in 2020. And he didn't help me at all, like. And it was a lot of songs with my brother. He's now the. The. You know, and. And keep in mind that Ulises, at that time, he was in. He was working in plumbing, so he was a plumber at that time. But, like, before this, we had our group, and then he had his group. They were Carlos Juniors de Sacramento. And then we were signing the same label. We would see them and they would see us, you know, like, we would dab up, you know, like, hey, you know. So I remember in my mind, I was like. I was like, do I know any Segunderos in Arbonias? I was like, let me think. Either, like, quickly send me. Like, I was like, Ulises. I was like, he played. He played in that group that we were both in, like, the same label. So, like, I contacted him. I was like, hey, what's up, Ulises? He was like, who's this? And I was like, oh, it's Pedro from Isla. He's like, oh, what's up, bro? How are you on the phone? And he was like, hey, bro. Like, are you still in the group? He was like, nah, bro, I'm out now. Like, I'm doing plumbing right now. Yeah, with my dad. And I was like, oh. I was like, bro. Like, you know, like, right now, one of our boys left, you know, so we need. Like, we need to say one day when he was like, bro, I got you, bro. So after that, he came in, joined Super. He was. He's probably, like, the chillest guy that I've met, you know, like, no problems at all. Like, you know, so he. We came in, he joined right away. And then. Because I would pay the quinto.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
And singing, that's kind of hard. Hard. And, like, trying to come a bit with the People and all that. So I was like, like, you know, like, you know, so you in high school. There's a kid, a guy in, in Phoenix. Because I'm not Damien. And I always. I knew him because he would put covers on Instagram. I contacted him. This was like, like ends of 2021, 2022. Hey, like, are you down to join the group? He was like, yeah, bro, like, let's do it. So he joined and that's where like right now we're like a family right now, all four of us, we're. We always click good. You know, we never fight nothing.
Alan Iced
Is it very like chill vibes or you're like, no. Or do you guys just have like a friendship so good that you're like. You guys kind of toast?
Pedro Tobar
They know what I like, what I want, like what I want and what I want to hear. Like the same like, you know, like, like if. If they have something they like medicine. Like I'm the one that like writes the. All the music and I know how I want it to sound. So like when I tell them, they know right away. So like, like it's like a. It's like a. Like how it's just like all like organic and you know, it comes supernatural.
Alan Iced
Which I feel like it's the best thing, you know, have to depend on other people to help you bring this vision to life. Just thinking about it because I feel like.
Pedro Tobar
So my parents there, it was like 70 something thousand at that time. Like, like, yo mirando. My parents, like they would see that.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
You know, so yeah, I was like, okay. Like you know, buying my parents house. So this was probably like ends of 20. Like 20. 20. 2020. Like mids of 2021. Okay. We were looking for houses out here in LA. We. We saw one in. In app. Okay, this is the one. So I. But I just always, you know, thank God for that.
Alan Iced
From the beginning or was it something that you kind of surprised them with, like, okay, yo, I got you guys.
Pedro Tobar
It was more like, like, it was more like the Russians that we had to get out of the house. House, you know, to buy a house, you know, like use the money and go find a house and you know, I'll buy for you guys.
Alan Iced
How important was it for, you know, what was like your mindset with all of that?
Pedro Tobar
I always wanted to see my parents not pay rent, you know, because since that was my whole life, my dad, like, it was like I kind of wanted to take him out from that. Like, I wanted to make him free.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
From like from don't worry about money. Like, it's okay. So, like, that was my mindset. Not always, but, like, once the music, that's the first thing I want to do. I want to accomplish, you know, like, a lot of land. And it was like the perfect fit for my dad's horses. It was like my. When we went in, like, we felt like, a good vibe, you know, like it was at Disney, you know, every ride you go in and it's all happy.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So we. That it was. Everyone was just, like, smiling the whole time when we were in the house. House. So then signing, like, papers for the house. And like, like, real. It was real. Yeah. Because we would still have to drive back to our old house and, like, stay there and be like, damn, like, we actually bought a house. You know, like, you know, like, like, like when I first started the music, it was on my mom, my dad, my brother, my sister. Like, she's barely starting to get into it. And like, like, I was like, why am I gonna leave something that's already, like, there? You know, like, and like, disappointment. My, like, my parents is one of my biggest, like, fears. So I never wanted that.
Alan Iced
As you've blown up, is it harder for you to, like, oh, yamente, you know, they helped you with the management. Your mom's your manager. Has it gotten kind of harder just because of the, like, people telling you all that stuff? Do you feel like, does it plant.
Pedro Tobar
A seed or no, sometimes it does, like, como, like there is artists I'm not going to mention who la familiar manager, label staff. Like, when shows comes back, parties and all that, you know, like, manager taking, like, Exactly. My mom is the straightest woman, like, talking about business.
Alan Iced
Not even like 10%.
Pedro Tobar
My mom shows me how. What it is. She knows that she controls that money. You know, I'm not fine with that. Yeah.
Alan Iced
But I feel like that's also great because, you know, especially in they got your back. They make, you know, but it's great. You know, she's gonna tell me things how it is, and I feel like that's the best thing because, you know, at peace. You're at peace that no one's gonna steal money from you. And Tik Tok, you know, you know, cant as an artist. And also, do you ever feel pressure of constantly being online to connect to your audience?
Pedro Tobar
I feel like Tik Tok has been a big tool for upand cominging artists to, like, show their music to everyone that what they have and what they've been working on. Like, how. How did to us, like Tik Tok Simple. I would upload a song and boom. So escomo como tipo marketing. Because tick tock four. So, you know, every time there's a new up and coming artist, simple as you go utilizing tech talk, use Instagram, use Facebook, because all that people, you need people to see you and see your music. So I do think it's a big tool for artists.
Alan Iced
I also do think, you know, that you're also very personable with your audience. You know what I mean? Because I feel like a lot of artists, especially like, you know, the. They're very PR trained, very like, oh, no, no, we can't do that. We can't have fun. And I feel like a lot of your success was very much like, they love your music, but they also love you as a person, like who you are and, you know, your personality. So does that make you feel good to know that you have a connection even deeper than just music with your audience?
Pedro Tobar
Yeah. Yeah, 100%. Because back like two years ago or three, like, I would connect more with my fans. I would go live. No, Neta, I would go live life. My character, you know, funny. And like, after that, I need to relax. It's a character, but I still show it here and there. Like, I go live, you know, like. But like, right now, it's mainly music.
Alan Iced
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Pedro Tobar
So this album, part two of the first one that Kelan Sam was in 2020. It took us five years to do a part two. Why? Last year wasn't like the best year for us. It was we had problems with the label. The contract was about to be over. They wanted to hold us. He I had to turn in one last album and I was like I'm not going to turn my best album to be the last. Yeah, they did take a lot for me, a lot of stress, a lot of energy that I I put into to their label Yeah, I didn't really try my hardest.
Alan Iced
Like, you weren't proud of it?
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, I wasn't really proud of it. The label? No Soltara. So you know, all right, this is a goodbye. Yeah, I didn't really like, well, that year in general, like, it was just like a terrible year for us. Like the shows were like, they were really doing like so good. Like fans were like Loki, like trading away. So I was like, okay, so. So people can listen to us again again. So I was like, what's people's favorite album of all time of is Laon. I think that's like my favorite. So I was like, why not do a part two and like have people like get that nostalgic vibe of 2020 back. Cuz 2020 was like our biggest year.
Alan Iced
Yeah, like prime year.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, prime year. So once I put, I went on live and I was like, I'm going to release that part two of the first one. Everyone went crazy. You're like, oh my God. Like, you know, you know, know. So and the thing about this album that I'm really proud of is from like 4, 5, 6 in the morning in the studio, you know, like recording, writing. A fun fact about this album is that there's songs in this album that are like, I have a song that I put in that's five years old. I did it in 2020. Atauri Telasake. There's songs, there's like three, four songs. They're like a year and a half old. I didn't want to put him out in the, in the last album.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
I was like, no, this, this is something masterpiece. Yeah, so I'm gonna save it for this one. So once once label which was generic, it was like done. I was all right, I'm. I'm. I'mma see what songs I have and put them on this album. So I have 14 tracks on the album and one of them is an intro and one of the them is a little like. I'm just say it's like a little track of one minute long of a couple in Mexico. I don't know if you. Have you seen them say Mario?
Alan Iced
No, no, no, no, no.
Pedro Tobar
Okay, so. So there's like a super big couple over there. And I told my sister since she watches them all the time, I was like, hey, like, do you know any couples in Mexico that are big? She was like, yeah, like, like Mario. So I searched them up and they have crazy numbers. All I texted the guys guy and then he answered me quick and we chopped it up. Are you down to do an audio for my album. He's like, yeah, I'm down. Like cuz him and his girlfriend are. They were in a dilemma that they broke up and she went with someone else and then, and then she broke up with that guy and she went back with Mario. So now they're together. So like I did an audio kind.
Alan Iced
Of based on their story.
Pedro Tobar
So that. That audio talks about him saying how he misses her and like, you know, like he's just a flight away from her and like, you know, so. So Lomiti in the. In the album. And then my part of this, of. Of this album is that I had a breakup Tamien. So that the. The whole concept of the album is sad.
Alan Iced
Yeah, that.
Pedro Tobar
That the first one, the first part of the album, like the, the volume one was all romantic, so now this one's all sad. This is the Samor. This. This is a Samor. But. But like his story, because it was so this album is my story that the breakup of what happened to me and then his story that they could get back together. They got back together. Something that I couldn't do.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So. So there's only three romanticas and the rest are all sad songs.
Alan Iced
What's your favorite song? That's the album. Like, if you can be like, you know what, yo quiero y le pido Dios que estas. What would be that one song for you?
Pedro Tobar
I don't have one. You're like, no, like dead ass. Like, there's not a song that I could be like, this is my favorite one. Because then I go to the next one. Oh, that's my favorite one. And you know, I can't. I can't choose. So this whole album, like there is so many nights, like, please help me, you know, because I couldn't write there. I had like a time. No, I can't finish the songs. Like, there was a lot of songs in the album that weren't finished.
Alan Iced
Do you feel like that came because you had had a bad year to where you're like, my mind is so fogged up.
Pedro Tobar
Exactly. Yeah, that was it. I mean, it was just super hard for me. Like in the studio I was like, you know what? I don't want to record. Like, I just like there was times. Quequeria quitia dad and just be like, you know what? I don't want to do this no more. He. They pushed me to be like, nah, bro, don't worry, you know, like. Like we got you. Like, especially Damien and Ulises and my brother and that, that Every time I'm down, like. Like, more motivation, you know? So that made me. I wrote the whole album, like, in less than, like, a week.
Alan Iced
Oh.
Pedro Tobar
We finished recording, and it was. It was sick. You.
Alan Iced
You were saying que c. You felt like you're.
Pedro Tobar
I was fading away.
Alan Iced
Fading away. You know what I mean? Going into this new album, are you scared? Are you nervous?
Pedro Tobar
So that's a good thing. 2023, 2024. I was always an artist. I was scared to do something that I liked. Yeah. And then. So 2023, 2024 is when I. So I was like, I need to. I need to hop on that style to be relevant. So I was doing songs that in. In reality, like, I just did it for the people. Okay. You know, like. Like, but this album, I did it for me. I did it personally for me because of what I went through and because I know how special the first one was, I had to make the second one special again, you know?
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
So, Luis muy para mi. Yeah.
Alan Iced
Hopefully people like, you know, looking back. Ovia mente. You had a rough year. Do you have that mindset of, like, you know what? Maybe I did have a rough year, but I had to go through that pasakar, this masterpiece or, like. Because I'm sure it kind of. Like you said, it kind of played a big part in, like, este album, like, a little bit of your breakup, the couple's breakup, and the hard year you had. Did you feel that way too, or no?
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, well, it was like, yo. Me and I would see, like, less people and less people and. But, like, I'm. I'm. I was still super grateful for the people who would go to the shows because, like, there was no music. Like, it was all, like, the music and reality was just 2023 and then. And then before that, you know, so people were listening to a bunch of old stuff. Music that old music that they maybe wanted something new. So maybe that's why people didn't really go to our shows. I don't know. And I've seen a lot of tick tocks. People say, oh, they fell off. Looking back at, you know, like, seeing all that, the negativity, it consumes your energy.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
100. So, like, I have a team behind me that they're. They're relying on me and believing. And believe in me to, like, sakar something, you know, just to continue. Because I do have, like, 10, 15, 20 people behind me that they do a lot of work for me. And I. I don't like back then.
Alan Iced
You know, I think it Is also, you know, as a human and just like you already have this like self sabotage mindset. It is hard to be like, you know what? Especially when you have all these people online talking their, you know, on social media and as artists to I momentos on the. You have highs and lows and highs and lows, but you know, a high moment, you know, a skyrocketing career, you know, shows, tours. Do you have things prepared for them so they can look out for that?
Pedro Tobar
We have the tour coming for USA and we're now announcing in Mexico. Tamenque Nunca Mexico. And that's the. That we have all of our fans over there. So we have tour dates in Mexico and there's more going to be added but we have all USA and Mexico.
Alan Iced
How do you feel like getting back to work? Is it stressful though? Because I'm sure it's fun but like it is stressful. Give us a little sneak peek of like what it's like as an artist, especially as like a headline artists are going to see you. What's it like, like work wise, stress wise, mentality wise, going into preparing yourself for a tour that big.
Pedro Tobar
We have to practice like a couple weeks prior to like when the tour starts. So we all come together because the lead guitar lives in Phoenix and then the other one lives and lives in Sacramento. So they fly or drive over here where we're at and we all practice and we're trying to get like the best songs and the best are those for like so people could like, you know, Black Ocean, like Badass.
Alan Iced
Yeah, like the playlist.
Pedro Tobar
The playlist, yeah.
Alan Iced
Do you guys already have that ready up in the air?
Pedro Tobar
We're working on that right now.
Alan Iced
You guys, that playlist, you know, do you have any dream collaborations when it comes to your music people that you haven't collabed yet that where you would be like, you know what? That'd be so cool to make that happen.
Pedro Tobar
That's always like the big question, like what's like your dream collab? That's hard because in reality all the collabs that I've done like in my career were always my dream collabs.
Alan Iced
What's been your favorite of all these dream collabs?
Pedro Tobar
I think for sure, junior age. We have like two songs together and those are. Are my. One of my favorite ones.
Alan Iced
Que mirando sentre vista Tamintien en essueno de ser un artista un cantante and sometimes, you know, like maybe like you've told us, sometimes it's like you have this dream, but you don't know if you can make it. What's a piece of advice you can give to someone watching, you know, accomplish this dream and something that you would have wished to hear, you know, as your career was starting up.
Pedro Tobar
The best advice I could give, like upcoming artists, is to. To never see it in the side, in the money side, or in the fame side. That comes Solito. Like I always said, the. The best team that you can have is your family.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
And sometimes it's the opposite. But like, I feel like, like, like your mom, dad, they're never going to take nothing from, you know, So, I mean, that's the best advice. Yo, and don't like, don't get too involved into like, partying. I mean, that's like. That to me is like, like what everything. Pero, like, yo, siempre mempho que lo quillo, quiria. Yeah, they thank God he gave me what I have right now. So I'm always thankful. And yeah, I think it is very.
Alan Iced
Important, you know, not just if you want to become an artist, but if you want to accomplish any dream. I always get asked on my end, you know, I get asked more like, oh, like, what do I do to be an influencer? And I think the money thing is like number one because.
Pedro Tobar
You know what.
Alan Iced
I mean, you're not even passionate about it professionally or, you know, succeeding in that realm and El dinero bienes. You're like, I wave stream it everywhere. Are you guys planning videos, Music videos or.
Pedro Tobar
I think we are going to release one music video to it. Oh, and then one more thing I want to add is. I want to. I want to add. The only collab that I have in this album is with this artist. He's from Mexico, Martinez Clement. He's an up and coming. I mean, he and his. His genre is like indie folk kind of. Okay, so it's crazy because his story kind of like, like, I don't. I don't know if you've seen on Tik Tok, there's this kid in the garbage and he. And he. And he's recording a video like, of him just standing up with like his suit, the garbage. And he blew up like crazy with that video, like everyone saw. And one of his songs that, that. That he wrote and released released. So like, who is this? So then I go on his Instagram and. And like, I texted him, I was, hey. And then we started like, like talking late. And I told him, I was like, bro, like, it'll be so dope if you Hop on this album. Because this album initially was going to be all alone.
Alan Iced
Yeah.
Pedro Tobar
Because the first one is all alone. Okay. He wrote it, so I want to give a shout out to Danny. When he wrote it and he showed it to me, I was like, bro, this song. So I can't like like a vibe.
Alan Iced
I like it.
Pedro Tobar
Yeah, so. So Cortavinas was like that album. He was only collab in the album. So I wanted this album the same. He was Makario's only collab in this in my album. And I hope people like him and he's, he's up and coming and there's a lot of eyes watching him right now. So, you know, I hope people really like the song.
Alan Iced
You know, you professionally, you personal as the group.
Pedro Tobar
It's always hard like to picture the future yoke. How I envision this year is like, this is a fresh start for us now. Independent is a fresh start. So hopefully the the next couple years doing sold out shows, arenas, having crazy songs, billboards, all that. But like how I always say another thing that I also see myself a lot in the next five to 10 years. I have already started my record label that is called AL Records. So any up and coming artist that you know, wants to come in and, and show their ideas, you know, or you guys are writers or up and coming artists that want to come and you know, join the team, we're super up to that. Just send a DM to like our page and we'll see it, we'll see your music and hopefully, you know, like, I could like, like kind of help out, you know, like kind of like, well my mom manages, but hopefully that just help artists like, like achieve their dreams like how I did. So that's like one of my main goals.
Alan Iced
I mean, I just want to say thank you so much for, you know, taking the time out of your day. With that being said, I will leave all his social medias down below as well as on the screen right now so you guys won't miss any future episodes. And with that being said, thank you guys so much for watching and we'll see you guys in the next one.
Pedro Tobar
Bye, guys.
Alan Iced
Hey, that was good.
Pedro Tobar
That was really good.
Podcast Summary: Noche de Pendejadas with Alannized – Episode Featuring Pedro Tovar
Episode Title: Pedro Tovar Talks All: Childhood, Eslabon Armado, Vibra De Noche 2, CHISME & MORE!!
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Guest: Pedro Tovar
In this engaging episode of Noche de Pendejadas, host Alannized welcomes Pedro Tovar, a rising star in the Latin music scene. Pedro opens up about his journey, from his childhood in the Bay Area to his burgeoning music career. The conversation seamlessly blends personal anecdotes with insights into the music industry, offering listeners a comprehensive look into Pedro's life and aspirations.
Pedro begins by sharing his early life experiences, providing a glimpse into the influences that shaped him.
Birth and Early Years:
"I was born on July 22, 2002, and raised in the Bay Area, specifically in Redwood City. My dad's passion for horses meant our family had to relocate to a ranch, which was a significant change for me."
— Pedro Tovar [03:15]
Throat Surgery and Its Impact:
Pedro reveals an early health challenge that could have influenced his unique voice.
"I had surgery when I was born, but surprisingly, it didn't affect my voice in the way people notice it today."
— Pedro Tovar [05:00]
High School Struggles and Musical Beginnings:
Despite facing academic challenges and being labeled a "bad kid," Pedro found solace in music.
"High school was tough. I had bad grades and wasn’t popular, but picking up the guitar changed everything for me."
— Pedro Tovar [07:01]
Pedro delves into his family dynamics, highlighting the role his parents played in his development.
Parental Support and Strictness:
Pedro reflects on the strict upbringing that fostered his resilience.
"My parents were strict, especially my dad who worked long hours. It was hard not seeing him often, but it taught me discipline."
— Pedro Tovar [14:02]
Immigrant Parents’ Struggles:
He shares his parents' journey as immigrants striving for a better life.
"My dad is from Jalisco and my mom from Colima. They lived in small apartments in Redwood City before moving to a bigger house as things improved."
— Pedro Tovar [20:53]
Sibling Relationships:
Pedro emphasizes the strong bond with his brother, who has always been his protector.
"My brother has always taken care of me, even though he's slightly older. He's my rock."
— Pedro Tovar [24:34]
Pedro discusses how his musical career began and evolved during his formative years.
Joining the School Band:
Starting with the trumpet, Pedro explored different instruments before settling on the guitar.
"I first started playing the trumpet in school, but it wasn't until I picked up the guitar that I truly found my passion."
— Pedro Tovar [09:30]
Formation of His Music Group:
Together with his brother, Pedro formed a band that performed at local events.
"We started performing at quinceañeras and other local events. It was just me and my brother at first, playing for fun."
— Pedro Tovar [26:08]
Challenges in the Music Scene:
Navigating the early stages of his career wasn't without its hurdles.
"Playing in tocadas was strange. I remember seeing so many things happening backstage that made me question the scene."
— Pedro Tovar [30:04]
Pedro elaborates on the pivotal moments that propelled his music career forward.
Signing with Milano Records:
A significant step was signing with a record label, which opened doors for larger opportunities.
"We were signed to a label called Resio, and that led us to bigger gigs and collaborations."
— Pedro Tovar [35:46]
Impact of COVID-19:
The pandemic introduced unique challenges, including drive-thru shows.
"During COVID, we did drive-thru shows, which was a surreal experience. People were singing our songs from their cars, and it was incredible."
— Pedro Tovar [43:18]
Pedro provides an in-depth look into his creative process behind his latest album, Vibra De Noche 2.
Writing Amidst Challenges:
Balancing personal struggles with artistic creation led to profound storytelling in his music.
"There were times I felt like giving up, but my team and family pushed me to keep going. I ended up writing the entire album in less than a week during a low period."
— Pedro Tovar [65:28]
Conceptualizing the Album:
The album juxtaposes romantic themes with personal heartbreak, creating a deeply emotional narrative.
"The first part of the album was all romantic, inspired by 'The Notebook.' The second part is sadder, reflecting my own breakup and personal struggles."
— Pedro Tovar [63:33]
Collaborations:
Pedro highlights his collaboration with Martinez Clement, showcasing his commitment to authentic musical partnerships.
"We collaborated with Martinez Clement, an indie folk artist from Mexico. His story and music vibe perfectly with what I wanted for the album."
— Pedro Tovar [73:17]
Looking ahead, Pedro shares his excitement and plans for expanding his presence both in the U.S. and Mexico.
Preparing for Tours:
Coordinating with band members from different locations requires meticulous planning and teamwork.
"We have tours lined up in the USA and are now announcing dates in Mexico. Practicing weeks before the tour is essential to ensure our performances are top-notch."
— Pedro Tovar [69:50]
Dream Collaborations and Record Label Ambitions:
Pedro aspires to collaborate with artists he admires and is laying the groundwork for his own record label.
"I've already started my own record label, AL Records, to help upcoming artists achieve their dreams. Collaborations have always been a part of my vision, and I hope to work with more artists in the future."
— Pedro Tovar [75:03]
Pedro discusses the importance of social media, particularly TikTok, in connecting with his audience and promoting his music.
Leveraging TikTok:
Utilizing platforms like TikTok has been crucial in reaching a wider audience and marketing his music effectively.
"TikTok is a powerful tool for artists. Uploading a song there can instantly boost visibility and engagement."
— Pedro Tovar [54:40]
Authentic Fan Engagement:
Maintaining a genuine connection with fans has been a cornerstone of Pedro's success.
"I used to go live and show my funny side, which helped fans connect with me beyond just the music. Even now, I still share parts of my personality occasionally."
— Pedro Tovar [55:14]
Pedro shares valuable insights and advice for those looking to enter the music industry or pursue their dreams.
Focus on Passion Over Money:
"Never see it solely on the money or fame side. Those come naturally if you stay true to your passion."
— Pedro Tovar [71:32]
Value of Family Support:
"Your family is your best team. They will support you regardless of the challenges you face."
— Pedro Tovar [71:53]
Avoiding Distractions:
"Don’t get too involved in partying or distractions. Stay focused on your goals and what you want to achieve."
— Pedro Tovar [72:22]
As the episode concludes, Pedro reflects on his journey and looks forward to future endeavors with optimism.
Embracing Independence:
"Going independent is a fresh start for us. We aim to have sold-out shows, chart-topping songs, and a lasting impact in the industry."
— Pedro Tovar [75:03]
Building a Supportive Team:
With his record label, Pedro is committed to fostering new talent and creating a supportive environment for artists.
"We want to help upcoming artists by providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed. If you’re an artist looking to grow, reach out to us."
— Pedro Tovar [75:03]
On Music as a Lifeline:
"High school was tough. I had bad grades and wasn’t popular, but picking up the guitar changed everything for me."
— Pedro Tovar [07:01]
On Overcoming Doubts:
"There were times I felt like giving up, but my team and family pushed me to keep going."
— Pedro Tovar [65:28]
On Authentic Collaboration:
"I always have dream collabs, but most of my collaborations have already been with artists I admire."
— Pedro Tovar [70:58]
On Family’s Role:
"Your family is your best team. They will support you regardless of the challenges you face."
— Pedro Tovar [71:53]
This episode of Noche de Pendejadas offers a heartfelt and comprehensive look into Pedro Tovar's life, from his humble beginnings to his current success in the music industry. Pedro's openness about his struggles, combined with his dedication to his craft and support system, provides valuable inspiration for aspiring artists and listeners alike. His journey underscores the importance of passion, resilience, and the unwavering support of family in achieving one's dreams.
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