Ivan Cornejo made historical past the weekend of Might 3-4 because the youngest regional Mexican artist to headline the enduring Radio Metropolis Music Corridor. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter — recognized for his heartbreaking sierreño ballads — carried out two back-to-back sold-out exhibits at Radio Metropolis Music Corridor over the weekend as a part of his 30-date Mirada Tour Parte 2. A second date was added resulting from overwhelming demand, additional cementing his function as a generational voice for Gen Z Latin followers.
At the beginning of his hour-and-a-half set Sunday evening, Cornejo walked onto the stage sporting a rhinestone-encrusted cardigan, his delicate swagger shining by means of regardless of combating off a chilly. Holding a cup of tea for a lot of the night, he expressed gratitude to his devoted viewers: “Thanks for pulling by means of with me,” he mentioned to roaring cheers.
The power within the venue was ecstatic, with followers — largely youngsters and younger adults — filling the historic house to sing each lyric at full quantity. Excited followers usually chanted “Ivan, Ivan, Ivan!” in between songs, and their fervor was met with Cornejo responding, “New York! New York!”
All through his tight, 20-song set, Cornejo delivered fan favorites akin to “Está Dañado,” “La Última Vez,” “Dónde Estás” and his latest single “Me Prometí,” which was launched simply three days prior. Every music showcased his capability to tug on the heartstrings with a signature mix of acoustic melodies, riveting electrical guitar solos, and soulful vocals. The present ended on a fiery observe with Cornejo’s high-energy rendition of “La Curiosidad,” leaving followers on an emotional excessive.
In the meantime, dazzling stage lighting included sunsets, taking pictures stars and a shimmering starry evening, completely complementing the moody and emotive tone of his music all through the evening.
Whereas the style has seen legends akin to Vicente Fernández headline Radio Metropolis almost 30 years in the past in 1995, such appearances have been uncommon for regional Mexican artists within the iconic venue. “I really feel prefer it’s a historic and monumental second,” Anahí Díaz, the reserving coordinator at Radio Metropolis, tells Billboard Español. “Illustration is vital. I hope it’s not the primary of any.”
As a part of his Mirada Tour Parte 2, the artist will proceed to deliver his distinctive mix of unhappy sierreño ballads to audiences throughout the nation earlier than heading to Mexico. Having kicked off the trek at Coachella in April, his tour consists of stops at main venues such because the United Heart in Chicago, the Moody Heart in Austin, Texas, and the SAP Heart in San Jose, Calif. The 30-date journey will wrap on June 22 in Sacramento, Calif.
Take a look at the total setlist beneath from his Radio Metropolis Music Corridor efficiency in New York.
