Iván Cornejo (born June 5, 2004) was born in Riverside, California, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter in the regional Mexican music genre. His journey into the world of music began in middle school, where a heartbreak served as a profound source of inspiration for his songwriting.
Self-taught and determined, Cornejo honed his guitar skills by devouring online tutorials on platforms like YouTube. His very first accomplishment in this regard was mastering Ritchie Valens' rendition of "La Bamba." His early musical influences were deeply rooted in the sounds of T3R Elemento and Grupo Los de la O, which significantly shaped his unique musical style.
Cornejo's debut album, "Alma Vacía," made a significant impact, soaring to the number two position on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart and securing the seventh spot on the Top Latin Albums chart. This remarkable achievement was underpinned by the sale of 7,000 album-equivalent units and a notable appearance at number 156 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. The album's remarkable success translated into a consistent presence within the top ten of the Regional Mexican Albums chart for an impressive 35 weeks.
In recognition of his exceptional songwriting talents, Cornejo reached the pinnacle of the Billboard Latin Songwriters chart in the week ending October 30, 2021. "Alma Vacía" was also hailed as one of the standout albums of 2021 by The New York Times. Moreover, his single "Está Dañada" became a sensation on TikTok in September 2021, achieving a notable peak at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It marked the second regional Mexican song ever to grace this coveted chart. In October 2021, Billboard magazine spotlighted Cornejo in their esteemed "Artist on the Rise" column.
Following this impressive debut, Cornejo released his second studio album, "Dañado," which took the music scene by storm. It swiftly debuted and peaked at the number one position on the Regional Mexican Albums chart in the week ending June 18, 2022. The album boasted sales of 8,000 album-equivalent units and accumulated an impressive 11.9 million on-demand streams of its tracks. It also reached an impressive position at number four on the Top Latin Albums chart and secured a remarkable spot at number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The music industry duly recognized Cornejo's burgeoning talent, and he was nominated for the "New Regional Mexican Artist" category at the 2022 Premios Juventud. An intriguing facet of Cornejo's music is his incorporation of guitar solos influenced by alternative rock, a genre that resonates with his family's musical background.
On July 27, 2023, Cornejo unveiled his latest single, "Aquí Te Espero," which quickly climbed to the 89th position on the Billboard Hot 100, further solidifying his presence as a rising star in the music world.
