Corridos tumbados (Spanish pronunciation: [koˈriðos tumˈbaðos]), also known as trap corridos, is a subgenre of regional Mexican music, specifically of a corrido, with musical elements of a narcocorrido and rap music. Its style originated in the late-2010s; starting in 2020, it was popularized by Mexican musician Natanael Cano. The subgenre later received international recognition through songs released by Mexican musician Peso Pluma, as well as other artists such as Junior H and musical groups such as Fuerza Regida.

Corridos tumbados emerged in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, particularly in states like Sinaloa, Sonora, and Jalisco, as well as among Mexican-American communities in Los Angeles. While drawing from the narrative tradition of classic corridos—songs that once glorified revolutionaries and rural outlaws—this new wave modernized the sound by integrating urban beats, trap flows, auto-tuned vocals, and streetwise lyricism.

The genre name was first popularized by Natanael Cano, who released his 2019 breakout album titled Corridos Tumbados, effectively branding the hybrid style and giving the genre its namesake. The term “Tumbado” can roughly translate to “laid-back”, a reference to the often downtempo and more relaxed tone of music. However, in a broader musical sense, “tumbado” operates similarly to the term alternative in genres like rock or R&B, signaling a departure from traditional styles in favor of experimental or unconventional driven variations.

A pivotal institution in the genre’s rise was Rancho Humilde, an independent Los Angeles-based record label founded by Jimmy Humilde. The label signed foundational artists such as Cano, Fuerza Regida, Junior H, and Ovi, and helped craft a sound and image that blended corrido authenticity with trap-era aesthetics. Rancho Humilde also played a central role in promoting corridos tumbados through digital platforms and social media, enabling the genre to grow virally.

Traditional Corridos – Especially in the use of the traditional Norteño music instruments, like the acoustic guitar "requinto" style, bajo sexto and the Tololoche, a traditional Mexican instrument similar to the Double Bass, but smaller and generally tuned higher.

Narcocorridos – Corridos that narrate the lives of drug traffickers or cartel figures, heavily influencing lyrical themes in the tumbados era. "Corridos Progresivos", a sub-genre of the late 2000s and early 2010s, can be seen as a precursor to the style.

Banda music - A brass-based genre popular in Sinaloa and Sonora, which inspired the use of instruments like the tuba, trombone and the alto horn (known as the "charcheta" in Mexico) in the genre.

Trap and Hip-Hop – Beats, flows, and themes borrowed from U.S. street rap and trap, including motifs of hustle, fame, and violence.