BMI Latin Spotlight: NSQK

Posted in News on June 24, 2025

Rodrigo Torres, professionally known as Nsqk, is an innovative Mexican artist who found solace and expression in electronic music after his family’s return to Mexico during the 2008 economic crisis. Initially releasing hundreds of songs under various aliases, he later expanded his sound to include R&B, trap, hip-hop, and pop, leading him to establish his own label, No Pedí Permiso. His early EPs, Botánica and the collaborative Braille, served as a form of personal therapy, while his 2022 release, Roy, garnered widespread acclaim and a successful tour. Nsqk’s dedication to artistic evolution is evident in his critically acclaimed second studio album, ATP (Aún Te Pienso), released in August 2024, which Rolling Stone recognized as one of the best Latin and overall albums of the year for its unique fusion of underground and mainstream sounds. Moving forward, Nsqk continues to refine his distinctive sound, aiming for a global impact within the Latin American music scene.


Rodrigo Torres, conocido como Nsqk, es un artista mexicano innovador que encontró en la música electrónica una vía de expresión y consuelo tras regresar a México en medio de la crisis económica de 2008. Publicó cientos de canciones bajo distintos nombres hasta consolidar un estilo que combina R&B, trap, hip-hop y pop, lo que lo llevó a fundar su propio sello, No Pedí Permiso. Sus primeros EPs, Botánica y el colaborativo Braille, fueron terapéuticos, mientras que su álbum Roy (2022) fue aclamado y tuvo una exitosa gira. Su dedicación a la evolución artística es evidente en su alabado segundo disco, ATP (Aún Te Pienso), lanzado en agosto de 2024, que fue reconocido por Rolling Stone como uno de los mejores álbumes latinos y del mercado general del año por su fusión entre lo underground y lo comercial. Nsqk sigue refinando su sonido distintivo con miras a tener un impacto global desde la escena latinoamericana.

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