In 1998, guitarist Leonardo Gonzales made a decision to leave la Mafia, teaming up with bassist Adolfo Alonzo, who was simply previously taking part in in an organization called Xcelencia, to create a fresh Tejano/pop band called Leonardo Gonzales y Los Magníficos. Both were later became a member of by vocalist/songwriter Daniel Alvarez, accordionist Gerardo Gómez, and keyboardist Eric Rodríguez. La Mafia debuted using the launch of Siempre Cuenta Conmigo.