Clave Especial

Salinas, California, U.S.

Clave Especial
Years Active: 2021–present
Genre/s: Regional Mexican, corridos tumbados
Label/s: Street Mob, Warner Latina
Members: Alejandro Ahumada, Leonardo Lomeli, Rogelio Gonzalez
Clave Especial is an American regional Mexican band from Salinas, California. The band was founded in 2021 by cousins Alejandro Ahumada (lead vocals) and Leonardo Lomeli (lead guitar), who were later joined by Rogelio Gonzalez. After signing with Street Mob Records, they gained recognition with the release of their 2023 single, "Rápido Soy", and are known for collaborations such as "NO PASA NADA" and "Como Capo", both with Fuerza Regida, as well as "No Son Doritos" with Luis R. Conriquez.
According to Billboard, the band "stands out for [its] unique blend of traditional and modern sounds", performing "hard-hitting corrido hits" with urban influences and introspective lyrics.