"The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."~J.K Rowling

My most difficult interviews were the ones that left me completely drained and exhausted. It should come to no surprise that interviewing Regulo Caro was one of these interviews. I had tried for 2 years to conduct an interview with him, but was never able to. I didn't get the courage until I had done interviews with a hefty list of his colleagues.

My first attempt was in Tucson, AZ. It was a nice evening, he arrived from Mexico and literally had no time but to hit the stage. I remember how tired he looked. I wanted to put him in a bedroom, give him fluids and home made soup and give him rest.

Coincidentally Mr. Caro is my age. In a weird way his darkness is quite like my darkness. Regulo is the only one I have never been uncomfortable with.....WAIT....it isn't because he's odd, an asshole, or anything of the sort.

I feel a sense of deep respect for him. And that has never allowed me to speak to him in any way but respectfully.

 I prefer to call him The Dark Lord. I love his darkness, his leather jackets, his love of heavy metal. That and he wears all black so much....he shall forever be The Dark Lord to me. I was fortunate to have my colleague and camera/director/producer friend help me film him. After the concert he told me "He IS The Dark Lord!!!" His darkness is what makes him amazing.

I see the appeal he has with his audience. He is very charismatic, and super shy. He's a walking juxtaposition....amazing talent has a performer and a composer and yet he is shy and reserved.

I must confess that as much as I have had criticism on two of his songs, incidentally somewhere, somehow I became a fan of his music. He really has wonderful songs. In particular I enjoy his romantic songs. His albums "Mi Guitarra y Yo volumes 1 and 2" are some of my favorite songs of his I like.

There is something wonderful about Regulo. Perhaps it is his devotion to being a family man, his love for his daughter, or his stance when it comes to social injustices to his peoples on both the Mexican side and the US side that makes him a humble, understanding human being,

Because of time constraints we didn't get to do the interview in Tucson, it wouldn't be until almost 8 months later that I conducted his interview in Phoenix.

Sitting down with him was well worth the wait. I knew he was loved by his fans. Following him on instagram shows all the support, admiration and love they have for him. Being an outsider I have been privy of his posts, and in those moments that an uproar ensues in his posts there is nothing but backing and support for him.

Seeing the love these fans have for him first hand gave me a deeper understanding. Regulo might be shy, and he might be The Dark Lord of the narco corrido genre....but he is a sweetheart with a heart of pure humbleness and kindness.

Seeing him perform while being a regular fan did not disappoint. He puts on a great show. The only regret I have is not having had a longer interview with him. To hear more of his opinion (s) on many other subjects.

Thank you to Regulo Caro and his manager Juaquin Caro for the interview.