Alex De la Torre

Inside the Rise of Payaso915: The El Paso Artist Bringing Oldies & Chicano Rap to Millions

In the evolving landscape of Chicano music, few artists have carved out a lane as distinct and impactful as Payaso915. Hailing from El Paso’s historic Ysleta neighborhood, Payaso915 has become one of the city’s most recognizable voices blending Chicano rap, oldies, and heartfelt storytelling into a sound that resonates across the U.S. and Mexico.