Mexican music singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the company announced Wednesday (Sept. 13). The deal with UMPG comes just weeks after Cornejo joined Interscope Records’ roster — he had been signed to indie label Manzana Records since 2021.
“I’m incredibly grateful about my signing with Universal Music Publishing,” the 19-year-old artist said in a statement. “I’m working alongside some of the most talented musicians and artists. There’s an incredibly powerful team of strong women and men making changes in the entertainment business and I’m glad to be partnered with this team.”
Born in Riverside, Calif., Cornejo broke out two years ago with his sad sierreño hit “Está Dañada,” which led him to top Billboard‘s Latin Songwriters chart dated Oct. 30, 2021. The track — which also has a remix featuring Jhayco — became only the second regional Mexican song to enter the Hot 100 tally. Last year, Cornejo scored his first No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Albums with his sophomore album, Dañado, and he won new artist of the year the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
“It’s a joy and privilege to work with singer-songwriters like Ivan who have the ability to convey deep and complex emotions through their music that inspires and connects with so many people. The UMPG team is happy to welcome Ivan to our family,” added Ana Rosa Santiago, UMPG’s senior vice president of Latin music.
Cornejo — currently on his sold-out U.S. Terapia Tour — joins UMPG’s roster that includes other regional Mexican powerhouses such as Grupo Firme, Jenni Rivera’s estate, Juan Gabriel, Espinosa Paz, Horacio Palencia and Yahritza Y Su Esencia.
