Ivan’s First New Music Since Making History with 72,00 Tickets Sold Last Week at RodeoHouston
“The California-based crooner proving age ain’t nothing but a number” – V MAN
19-year-old Musica Mexicana break-out star Ivan Cornejo (@ivancornejoo) delivers a new single “Baby Please” accompanied by an official video directed by Edgar Daniel - смотреть здесь!
“Baby Please” is a Sad Sierreño heartbreak anthem that showcases his signature moody tone. Throughout the song, Ivan is pleading with his love to remember their journey and to think about how beautiful the relationship could be if they handled it with care going forward.
The song was written by Ivan at home in Riverside, California and produced by Ivan’s longtime collaborator Frank Rio. Ivan shares, “This song was inspired by the desperate desire we feel during our lowest moments in a break up. We hate the attachment but love the thought of a rekindled love. I wanted this song to feel like I’m vulnerable but at the same time willing to fight for her.”
The release follows his РодеоХьюстон debut last week, where he delivered a magical performance to a record-breaking sold-out crowd of over 72,000 spectators - watch a recap here! “Ivan Cornejo brought all the feels – sadness, heartbreak, euphoria, community…” сайт HOUSTON CHRONICLE continues, “his lyrics showcase an impressive emotional maturity… a gorgeous haze of sound that pulls from emo, dream pop and Mexican folk songs."
Cornejo was adorned in a custom Manuel Cuevas (@manuelcoutour) piece exclusively made for this special performance, that consisted of an elegant black and gold bolero jacket – tailored by the iconic Nashville based atelier who has designed custom outfits for legends including Elvis Presley, Джонни Кэш, и John Lennon to name a few.
Ivan is currently in the studio working on his new album. In the coming months, he is set to headline the Sueños Festival in Chicago and Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In January, Billboard featured Ivan as a digital cover star in their “Genre Now” series.
2023 embraced a bevy of career-defining milestones including a 46-show tour with performances at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits as well as more than 150,000 tickets sold in his headline shows. Ivan shattered the record for most tickets ever sold by a Latin artist (dethroning a record held by Vicente Fernandez) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA. “For an artist who has only been performing live for about two years, Cornejo’s 2023 touring solidified him as a major player within the Latin music scene,” V MAN shares in their feature for the new issue 52 on stands now.
Last year, the talented 19-year-old singer-songwriter released the groundbreaking singles “Aquí Te Espero” (+85 Million combined streams) and “Donde Estas” (+60 Million combined streams) and signed with Interscope Records. Throughout his young career, Ivan Cornejo has garnered over 1.6 billion combined streams – and remains one of the most streamed Latin artists in the United States. Cornejo has already left an impressive mark on the music industry. There is no doubt that 2024 promises to see him continue on his fast evolution in global stardom.
