Latin Mafia, the rising Mexican trio of brothers Emilio, Mike, and Milton De La Rosa, has been making waves in the Latin music scene with their unique blend of alternative rock, indie, and emotional lyricism. Known for their deeply heartfelt songs and high-energy performances, the group has quickly built a devoted fanbase. They delivered an electrifying sold-out performance at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on February 13th. As they continue their first-ever U.S. tour, Latin Mafia has been selling out venues across the country, and Chicago was no exception. The energy was out of this world even before the doors opened at 7 PM, with eager fans already forming a long line outside. By the time the show started, the venue was already at full capacity, buzzing with anticipation.
At 8 PM, the brothers finally hit the stage, kicking things off with Siento Que Merezco Más, instantly making the crowd go crazy. The first half of the set was filled with raw emotion, featuring heart-wrenching tracks like Pero Me Estoy Acabando. Before performing No Digas Nada, Milton took a moment to dedicate the song to anyone struggling, encouraging them to keep pushing forward even on the hardest days. The emotional set continued with back-to-back performances of Julieta and Julietota, leaving the audience captivated. Then came the shift. To signal the second half of the concert—where the energy would go through the roof—the brothers played a video tutorial on how to mosh pit. As soon as the video ended, Emilio and Mike dove into the crowd, and chaos erupted in the best way possible. Before wrapping up the night, the brothers made sure to thank Chicago and their fans for showing up despite the freezing temperatures and single-digit weather. Mike shouted, “¡Viva México!” making the crowd go into a frenzy of cheers. The atmosphere throughout the night was nothing short of electric. Fans danced, cried, and sang their hearts out to a setlist that included songs from their debut album, Todos los Días, Todo el Día, as well as some of their biggest collaborations, including 2:12 AM, a track from Rauw Alejandro’s latest album.
Despite the cold and even a snowstorm, nothing could stop their fans from experiencing what was truly a night to remember. One moment that stood out was when Mike said, “This is what life’s about—to feel everything.” And that’s exactly what this concert was—a rollercoaster of emotions, from heartbreak to pure euphoria. Latin Mafia gave Chicago a night their fans will never forget. I know I won’t.
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All photos: © Luis Rosas