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Ivan Cornejo is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who specializes in the regional Mexican-genre of the music. Born and raised in Riverside, California but bearing Mexican roots, Ivan developed a deep appreciation for Mexican culture and music. He sings in the Spanish language and his passion for the genre shines through in his powerful vocals and sweet melodies. With a unique blend of traditional Mexican sounds and contemporary influences, Ivan brings a fresh and modern approach to the genre. His dedication to preserving the essence of Mexican music whilst adding his own touch has earned him admiration from all over the world especially in the Spanish-speaking world. He is known for hits such as Esta Danada, La Curiosidad.
His inspiration to pursue music was drawn from a heartbreak he experienced in middle school, he then resorted to directing his agony and frustrations into songwriting which gave him solace. Through his music, Ivan seeks to celebrate the rich heritage of Mexican music and share its beauty with a global audience. He is making waves and leaving a lasting impact on the regional Mexican-genre scene. He is currently signed to Interscope and Manzana Reords.
Who is Ivan Cornejo?
Ivan Cornejo was born on June 5, 2004 in Riverside, California to parents of Mexican origin. He is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who specialises in the regional Mexican genre. Hailing from a Mexican home and a music-loving family, he was exposed to Mexican folk music at an early age and always adored the sounds and melodies. He was inspired by T3R Elemento and Grupo Los de la O. During his days in middle school, he was a victim of heartbreak which caused him to reflect all his agony and frustrations into music. He is an amazing guitarist who taught himself how to play the instrument at age of 7 from YouTube videos. He started covering popular songs and posting his guitar instrumentals on TikTok, which gained him traction and recognition. He is now a household name in the world of Mexican-folk music and owing to that, he has quite a significant following online. He currently has 1.7 million followers on Instagram.
Parents.
He was born to parents of Mexican roots. There is no information regarding their names or their occupations. He is reportedly the brother of two siblings, there is no information regarding their names and gender.
Career.
Ivan started his journey to fame and recognition when he started posting videos of him doing covers of songs and also his guitar instrumentals on TikTok. This earned him massive recognition as his videos gained millions of views. This caught the attention of Andres Garcia, the president of Manzana records, who signed him to the label. He released songs such as “Noche de Relajo” in 2020 which gained a traction on streaming platforms. Fast-forward 2021, he released a number of songs and received major traction on YouTube for his performance videos, garnering million of views. In July of 2021, he released his single “Corazon Frio” and its accompanying video on YouTube. The video currently has 10 million views on YouTube. In October of 2021, he released his debut album “Alma Vaci” which peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart and number 7 on Top Latin Album chart. On the Billboard 200, the album made an appearance at the number 156 spot. It was also named as one of the best albums of 2021 by The New York Times.
On August 20, 2021, he released his single “Esta Danada” which gained major traction on TikTok and also secured the number 61 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record as the second Mexican song to chart on the Hot 100. In October, he was featured in the Billboard magazine as one of the “Artiste on the Rise”.
In June of 2022, a week before his 18th birthday, Ivan released his second studio album which he titled “Danado” which featured seven singles. The album secured the number one spot on the Regional Mexican Albums Chart in June 2022. It also debuted at number 4 at the Top Latin albums and also cracked the number 28 on Billboard top 200 chart, a feat that is unusually high for a Regional Mexican Album”. It also boosted the profile of his label “Manzana records” as it became its first chart-topping album.
2023 has seen him charting at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his single “Aqui Te Espero”. He has other projects in the pipeline and is set to release them before the year ends.
Girlfriend.
The 19 years old star is yet to disclose any information regarding his love life, he was a victim of heartbreak in his middle school days which even gingered him to pursue music. He is generally speculated to be single as of 2023.
Physical Attributes.
The 19 years old star stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and averages a body weight of 50 kilograms. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Net Worth.
The singer is estimated to be worth $2 million as of 2023. He earned his fortune from his career as a songwriter and singer. He also makes a significant amount of money from brand endorsements and deals.
Trivia
| Info | Answer |
| Full Name | Ivan Cornejo |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| Date of Birth | June 5, 2004 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Riverside, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Latino (Mexican) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 50 kilograms |
