Meet Ivan Cornejo: The young artist, who is already making waves in the music world
Ivan Cornejo is a Mexican YouTuber, singer, songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and social media influencer based in the United States. He rose to stardom on Instagram and TikTok for his viral short music.
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Ivan Cornejo has become famous as a result of his TikTok channel. The up-and-coming artist’s name and popularity have surpassed new heights following the release of his singles, Noche de Relajo, El Greñas Mentado, and Corazón Frío. His lip-syncs to popular songs and singing short covers have significantly contributed to his online fame.
Profile summary
| Full name | Ivan Cornejo |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 5 June 2004 |
| Age | 20 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Place of birth | Riverside, California, United States |
| Current residence | Riverside, CA, US |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Ethnicity | Latino |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5'5" |
| Height in centimetres | 165 |
| Weight in pounds | 127 |
| Weight in kilograms | 58 |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, social media influencer |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| @ivancornejoo | |
| TikTok | @ivancornejooo |
| YouTube | @ivancornejoofficial |
What is Ivan Cornejo’s age?
He is 20 years old as of 2024. The entertainer was born on 5 June 2004. His zodiac sign is Gemini. The TikTok star was born and raised in Riverside, California, United States, alongside his brother and sister. Ivan Cornejo's dad, Alfonso, works at Burrtec, while his mother is a homemaker.
At just 16 years old, Cornejo made the bold decision to leave high school and dedicate himself entirely to pursuing a music career. He said his parents were surprised when he informed them of his decision.
It caught them by surprise for sure, but they quickly learned to accept it. They learned that music wasn’t just my hobby, that it wasn’t a pasatiempo. And once they saw my passion for it, how much I really wanted to be an artist, they were left speechless, but they were also very supportive.
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What is Ivan Cornejo most known for?
He is popularly known for a viral TikTok post of his single, Está Dañada, on his account with over 2.1 million followers. He shot into the limelight in 2021 after he uploaded the single, and multiple users on the platform chose the song to soundtrack their video uploads.
The popular singer developed an interest in music at a tender age. He began posting guitar instrumentals of various cover songs on his TikTok page at the age of 15. As a result, Andres Garcia, the president of A&R Manzana Records, Houston, signed him after realising he was a talented songwriter. He was signed to the music label in 2021.
His debut album, Alma Vacía, came second on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart. It also topped the Top Latin Albums chart at number seven. The song was also rated one of the best albums by The New York Times. Ivan’s songwriting credits made him top the chart of Billboard Latin Songwriters on 30 October 2021.
The same year, Billboard magazine featured him in the Artist on the Rise column. The social media influence also secured position 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In June 2022, his album Está Dañada topped at number one on the Regional Mexican Albums chart.
The album also topped at number four on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart. On 9 August 2023, Interscope Geffen A&M Records confirmed to have signed with Ivan Cornejo.
On March 14, 2024, Iván Cornejo released Baby Please, marking his return to the top 10 of the US Hot Latin Songs chart for the first time since 2021, when Está Dañada reached number two. Baby Please peaked at number eight.
On June 18, 2024, Cornejo announced his third studio album, Mirada, which was released on July 19, 2024, under Interscope and Zaragoza Records—his debut with these labels.
Aside from his music career, Ivan is a YouTuber and social media influencer. He created a YouTube channel on 31 August 2020 with over 880k subscribers. He also has an Instagram account with over 2.5 million followers as of this writing.
Ivan Cornejo's songs
Below are some of Cornejo's most popular releases:
- Está Dañada
- Aquí Te Espero
- Perro Abandonado
- No Me Quise Ir
- Llamadas Perdidas
- Ya Te Perdí
- La Última Vez
- Me Hiciste un Loco
- Corazón Frio
- Estás en Mí Pasado
- Esa Carita
- Tatuajes
- Te Sigo Extrañando
- Noche de Relajo
- El Greñas Mentado
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Ivan has blended traditional Mexican instruments like the requinto and acoustic guitars, which have defined the regional sound for years, with a modern twist. Talking about his music influence he said:
A lot of my influences came from regional Mexican, but it is hard to just identify as just that. All the genres that I listen to, like country and rock, have inspired me. My sound is regional Mexican with a twist.
He also talked about what has helped in redefining his music. He said:
I grew up listening to a bunch of different genres. My mom loved listening to pop, rock en español. My dad would listen to more regional stuff like Los Bukis, Vicente Fernández. My brother would listen to rock [and] alternative, like Metallica, and my sister was more into psychedelic EDM, almost. A mix of everything. I loved music while I was growing up and it was natural the way it came about.
Music executive and songwriter Nir Seroussi said the following about the singer:
I’ve worked in Mexican music for many years and if you tried to step out of the regional Mexican circle 20 years ago, you would get punished. I’m open-minded, but it was hard to think how the next generation would connect with this style of music.
Now, here’s this kid who is borrowing from the roots and making it his own and there’s nothing forced about it. It feels powerful and authentic. Ivan could’ve chosen any other path, folk or indie rock, but for whatever reason, he chose regional Mexican as his starting point. But it doesn’t define him — he is defined by his songs and his guitar. I see Ivan expanding the range of Mexican music and that’s what makes it so much fun nowadays.
What is Ivan Cornejo’s net worth?
According to Networth Worlds, his net worth is alleged to be $5 million. His primary source of income is his career as a singer, songwriter, vocalist, and social media influencer.
What is Ivan Cornejo’s height?
The singer is 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimetres) tall, and he weighs around 58 kilograms (127 pounds).
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Fast facts
- He is soft-spoken and considerably shy.
- He embraced the traditional instruments, including the requinto and other acoustic guitars.
- He learned to play the guitar on YouTube.
- He would like to work with producers such as Tainy and James Blake.
- He helped popularize regional Mexican music in the USA.
- At 16, Cornejo dropped out of high school to focus on music full-time.
- He feels like Mexicans have always been romantic.
- His earliest music inspirations include T3R Elemento and Grupo Los de la O.
FAQs
- Who is Ivan Cornejo? He is a TikTok star, YouTuber, singer, songwriter, and social media influencer.
- What is Ivan Cornejo real name? He known and stage name is Iván Cornejo.
- How old is Ivan Cornejo? He is 19 years old as of 2023. He was born in 2004.
- Where is Ivan Cornejo's family from? His family is originally from Mexico though he was born in Riverside, California, United States.
- What is Ivan Cornejo’s nationality? He has Mexican and American nationalities.
- Where are Ivan Cornejo's parents from? His parents are originally from Mexico.
- Does Ivan Cornejo have siblings? He has a brother and a sister.
- Is Ivan Cornejo single? Not much i not about his dating life, hence details about Ivan Cornejo's girlfriend are not available.
- What genre is Ivan Cornejo? His music genre include Regional Mexican, alternative-indie and rock sierreño.
- What is Ivan Cornejo's new album? His new album is Mirada. It was released on July 19, 2024.
Ivan Cornej is a rising singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is known for his hit songs like Está Dañada, Aquí Te Espero, and Perro Abandonado. He is also available on TikTok and Instagram.
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