IVAN CORNEJO

Singer/songwriter Iván Cornejo has plenty of reasons to be excited about. His dreamy music – a sophisticated combination of sad sierreño roots and hazy, alternative-rock vibes – resonates with young listeners who identify with his bicultural sensibility, quiet demeanor and the need to let the songs speak for themselves. With over 2 billion combined streams, he is currently the second most consumed música mexicana artist in the U.S., and top 10 in the overall Latin market. In 2022, he was named new artist of the year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. His first Rodeo Houston earlier this year broke records - performing in front of a sold-out 72,000 person audience, he headlined Sueños Chicago and has 26 upcoming dates this summer at arenas and amphitheaters across the US this summer. These early experiences are daunting for the introspective 19 year-old Mexican-American who only a couple of years ago was busy on TikTok, posting his confessional songs about having his heart broken in middle school. But the power of his own music – and a devoted fan base – carried him along during the biggest show of his career so far. Ivan Cornejo reaffirms his connection with the soundscapes of música mexicana, on his third studio album MIRADA and it is no coincidence that it’s titled MIRADA. This poetic word – Spanish for gaze - underscores the California-born singer/songwriter’s Mexican roots, but also the soulful lyricism that permeates every single one of the session’s 12 tracks. The album's recent singles – “Aquí Te Espero,” “Dónde Estás,” and “Baby Please” – have enjoyed massive success across streaming platforms. Cornejo reflects on the beauty of growing up in California with deep emotional ties to two different languages and cultures. “I’m very grateful to my parents,” he says with a smile. “I feel that my Mexican heritage is one of the biggest reasons why I’m doing what I’m doing. It’s that 50% that makes me who I am as an artist and a person. Without that 50%, my music would be completely different."