PRC (song) explained

"PRC" (abbreviation of "Polvo, ruedas y cristal"; English: "Powder, wheels and crystal") is a song by regional Mexican musicians and singers Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano. It was released as a single on January 24, 2023, through Prajin Records, Rancho Humilde and Los CT, as the lead single for the deluxe version of the former's album Génesis (2023).^[1]

Lyrically, it is an apology to organized crime, which deals with a man who is dedicated to selling drugs^[2] and the luxuries that leave him to dedicate that to himself.^[3] The song title makes references to crack cocaine, MDMA and methamphetamine .

The song peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Mexico Songs chart.

Music video

A music video was uploaded on January 26, 2023, two days after the song's release, through Peso Pluma's official YouTube channel. The video was directed by Barush and produced by George Prajin. In the first week after the video's release, it was positioned in the top 10 trending songs in Mexico on YouTube.^[4] As of November 2023, the music video has over 191 million views.

Live performances

The song was included in the set of songs played on Peso Pluma's Doble P Tour. Peso Pluma performed the song on April 20, 2023, as a guest at Becky G's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, also performing their song "Chanel".^[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

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Peak position
Bolivia (Billboard)[6]	21
Colombia (Billboard)[7]	23
Ecuador (Billboard)[8]	21
Global 200 (Billboard)[9]	21
Mexico Songs (Billboard)[10]	2
US Billboard Hot 100[11]	33
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)	4

Year-end charts

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Position
Global 200 (Billboard)[12]	93
US Billboard Hot 100[13]	90
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[14]	8

Notes and References

1. Web site: PRC - Natanael Cano and Peso Pluma . April 28, 2023 . AllMusic.
2. (in Spanish) Web site: ¿Qué significa "PRC" en la canción de Peso Pluma y Natanael Cano? . April 28, 2023 . March 30, 2023 . Soy Grupero . Escobar . Estefani.
3. (in Spanish) Web site: ¿Qué significa forjar en la canción de Peso Pluma? . April 28, 2023 . April 20, 2023 . Marca.mx.
4. (in Spanish) Web site: Natanael Cano y Peso pluma se hacen millonarios con la canción PRC, el éxito de Spotify México . April 30, 2023 . February 22, 2023 . La Kebuena.
5. Web site: VIDEO. Peso Pluma junto a bailarines en Coachella al ritmo de corrido PRC conquistaron el festival . September 8, 2023 . Alarcón Sandoval . Ciria Gudalupe . El Debate (México). es .
6. Web site: Bolivia Songs . September 8, 2023 . April 23, 2023 . Billboard .
7. Web site: Colombia Songs . September 8, 2023 . April 23, 2023 . Billboard .
8. Ecuador Songs . September 8, 2023 . April 30, 2023 . Billboard .
9. Billboard Global 200 . September 8, 2023 . April 30, 2023 . Billboard .
10. Web site: Hot Latin Songs . September 8, 2023 . April 22, 2023 . Billboard .
11. Billboard Hot 100 . September 8, 2023 . April 30, 2023 . Billboard .
12. Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
13. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
14. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.