Carin León and Alejandro Fernández turn pain into power on “Me Está Doliendo,” as the heartbreaking ballad crowns Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart (dated Aug. 23). (The title of the song translates to “It’s Hurting Me” in English.)

“Imagine recording with Alejandro Fernández, an icon of Mexican music,” León tells Billboard. “If we discuss this genre and don’t mention him, we’re definitely overlooking something important. It fills me with pride to see so many dreams coming true and to be involved in such beautiful moments with someone so talented.”

“Me Está Doliendo” is part of the extended edition of Leon’s album Palabra de To’s, originally released with 16 tracks via Socios/Island Records. The set, produced by Antonio Zepeda, Alberto Medina, and León, and recorded in his homet

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