Abraham Mateo

Early life Abraham Mateo was born on 25 August 1998 in San Fernando, Cádiz. He grew up in a musical family: his maternal grandfather was a church choir tenor, his paternal grandfather a flamenco singer, and his mother sang traditional Spanish music. His older brother Tony is also a singer and a member of the pop duo Lerica. Abraham began singing at age three, imitating Operación Triunfo performances, with early vocal guidance from his mother. He later studied singing and music theory and learned to play several instruments by ear.

At seven, he took part in the children's music festival Veo Veo, organized by the Teresa Rabal Foundation, and won the National Revelation Award two years later. At nine, he made his television debut on the Andalusian program Menuda Noche on Canal Sur, where he performed for over four years. During that time, he sang well-known Spanish songs, performed with Raphael, and appeared before guest artists such as Juan Luis Guerra and David Bisbal.

In 2009, at age ten, he signed with EMI Music Spain and released his self-titled debut album, Abraham Mateo. The album featured original ballads by Jacobo Calderon, Spanish-language covers of songs by Luis Fonsi, Alejandro Sanz, and Laura Pausini, and a duet with French singer Caroline Costa. Around the same time, he began uploading home covers to YouTube, including "Adagio", "I surrender", "El jardin prohibido", and a collaboration with the then-unknown Sabrina Carpenter, several of which became viral. In 2011 he released his original Latin dance single "Desde que te fuiste" on iTunes.

Music career

2012–2016: Teen idol In 2012, Mateo signed with Sony Music Spain and began working with producer Jacobo Calderón and manager Rosa Lagarrigue. His second album, AM (2013), blended youthful, danceable pop with electropop and R&B influences, including both Spanish and English lyrics, and debuted in the top 10 in Spain.

In 2014, he launched a national tour with over 40 concerts in Spain and opened for One Direction during their Where We Are Tour in Spain and Latin America. He also performed for the first time in Latin America, including shows in Chile and at Luna Park in Buenos Aires. That November, his first biography, I.AM., was published by Montena (Penguin Random House).

Mateo and the Mexican boyband CD9 at an autograph-signing event in Ecatepec, Mexico, April 2015 His third album, Who I AM, fused pop, ballads, and R&B with funk influences. Mateo toured extensively across Latin America, performing at major venues such as Luna Park and Arena Ciudad de México.

Mateo performing in Valladolid during his Are You Ready? Tour in May 2016 In 2015, he recorded his fourth album, Are You Ready?, in London and Los Angeles with producers like Poo Bear and Jörgen Elofsson. Released in November, the album introduced a more mature sound, mixing pop, R&B, and bilingual ballads. It debuted at number three in Spain (Gold) and number seven in Mexico. Singles included "Old School," "When You Love Somebody," and "Mueve" featuring Lali.

In 2016, Mateo toured Latin America and Europe, with shows in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Portugal, and Mexico—performing at venues like Mexico City's National Auditorium and Buenos Aires' Gran Rex. He also collaborated with CNCO and Río Roma, joined Morat on stage in Madrid, and received three nominations at Premios Juventud.

2017–2021: Transition to urban music and positioning in Latin America In 2017, Mateo embarked on a new phase in his career, adopting a more urban and Latin sound while maintaining elements of his Spanish roots. He began working with managers Armando Lozano and Edgar Andino to support his internationalization efforts. That same year, he released "Loco Enamorado" featuring Puerto Rican artists Farruko and Christian Daniel. The track became a breakout hit across Latin America and the U.S., reaching No. 6 on Billboard's Latin Pop Songs and charting on Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, Latin Rhythm Airplay, and Mexico Airplay. It was certified 4× Platinum (US Latin), 3× Platinum in Mexico, 2× Platinum in Spain, and Platinum or Gold in several other countries including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Later in 2017, Mateo released "Háblame Bajito", featuring rap icon 50 Cent and pop singer Austin Mahone. The video premiered exclusively on Billboard, and the single was certified Platinum in US Latin and Mexico, and Gold in Spain and Argentina. In early 2018, he received a nomination for Best New Latin Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, reflecting his growing impact in the Latin music world. Later that year, he scored his first Billboard Latin Airplay number one with "Se Acabó El Amor", alongside Jennifer Lopez and Yandel, becoming the youngest male artist to top that chart. The single went Platinum in the U.S. cementing his position within the Latin urban genre. He also collaborated on "Jungle" with Pitbull, "30 de Febrero" with Ha*Ash, the remix of "Quiéreme" with Farruko, Jacob Forever, and Lary Over, and "Loco por ti" with the Argentine duo MYA and Colombian singer Feid.

During his XIII Tour promoting the album A Cámara Lenta, Mateo performed in Spain, Argentina (including Luna Park and Teatro Gran Rex), Uruguay, and Peru, and held showcases in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. In Mexico, he toured with Mau y Ricky, performing at venues such as the Pepsi Center, Auditorio Telmex, and Auditorio Metropolitano. He also performed at the Festival Presidente in the Dominican Republic and held a concert in Miami during Formula 1 events.

In 2019, Mateo released "Me Vuelvo Loco" with CNCO and "¿Qué Ha Pasao?" with Sofía Reyes as previews of his sixth studio album, Sigo a lo Mío, released in 2020.

The album features collaborations with Manuel Turizo and Becky G, and includes the track "Esta Cuarentena", written during the COVID-19 pandemic. The title track addresses the online harassment Mateo experienced during his adolescence. He released "Qué Será" with Leslie Grace, collaborated with Omar Montes and Lérica on "Pegamos Tela," which became a hit in Spain, participated in the charity single "Pa' La Cultura," led by David Guetta, and also released the afro-pop track "Sanga Zoo" with Farruko and Nigerian artist Davido.

2022–present: Return to pop and consolidation in Spain

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Abraham Mateo refocused his career on the Spanish market with the goal of consolidating his position as an adult pop artist. During this period, he embraced a sound rooted in modern pop with electronic elements and influences from the 1980s and 1990s.

In 2022, he released Quiero decirte with Ana Mena, which was certified four times platinum in Spain. The song appears on the soundtrack of the Amazon Prime Video film Culpa nuestra (Our fault, 2025), in which Mateo makes a cameo performing the track. In 2023, he achieved widespread success with "Clavaíto", a bachata-infused collaboration with Chanel. The track reached six-times platinum status and won Best Collaboration at the LOS40 Music Awards.

In April 2024, Mateo released Insomnio, a studio album that blends Latin pop, electronic sounds, and urban rhythms. The record features collaborations with Sebastián Yatra ("XQ Sigues Pensando :("), Danny Ocean ("Bailarina"), Omar Montes ("Falsos Recuerdos"), and includes the viral hit "Maníaca", a Spanish adaptation of Michael Sembello's Maniac, as well as "La Idea". The album was awarded Best Album at the LOS40 Music Awards and received additional nominations for Best Artist and Best Song. It was also nominated for Best Pop Album by the Spanish Academy of Music.

To promote the album, Mateo performed in major cities across Spain and Latin America, including sold-out shows at Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City and Teatro Ópera in Buenos Aires. He appeared at the Starlite Festival in Marbella and performed a tango-inspired version of "Clavaíto" at the final of Benidorm Fest 2024. Later that year, he performed "Maníaca" during the interval of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The song was certified double platinum in Spain following its commercial success. That same year, he was invited by Atlético Madrid to perform during halftime at the derby against Real Madrid in a duet with Mexican singer Danna Paola; however, the performance was ultimately cancelled following remarks she made on television.

He also released several reinterpretations of classic Spanish-language hits, such as "Hoy tengo ganas de ti" by Miguel Gallardo, "Ahora te puedes marchar" popularized by Luis Miguel, and a new version of "Son de amores" with Andy & Lucas. Additional collaborations during this period included tracks with Luis Fonsi ("Bora Bora"), Belinda, Danna Paola, L-Gante ("Vamos que nos vamos"), and Miranda! ("Por ese hombre").

In 2023, he released Acoustic Home Session, a live acoustic collection of his most representative songs. Mateo also expanded his television presence, serving as an adviser on La Voz España (2023), judge on Factor X (2024)—where his act Aye Alfonso won the competition— and winner of Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta (2024). He was one of the presenters of RTVE 's musical talent show Cover Night. In 2025, he was appointed as a judge on the Spanish reality television music competition Operación Triunfo. He also performed at the 15th anniversary gala of the Spanish production of The Lion King at Madrid's Teatro Lope de Vega, giving a special performance of "Él vive en ti" (He Lives in You). In January 2026, he will celebrate 20 years of his music career with a concert titled "20 Años Después" at Madrid's Movistar Arena, marking the anniversary of his first live performance as a child.

Music production From the beginning of his solo career, Mateo has been deeply involved in the creative process, developing skills in production, vocal recording, and digital programming with the guidance of Dani Ruiz. In 2017, he set up a professional home studio in Madrid, The Spaceship, designed by acoustic engineer Jan Morel.

He first produced tracks on his 2018 album A cámara lenta, including the title track, "Háblame bajito" (with 50 Cent and Austin Mahone), and "Se acabó el amor" (with Yandel and Jennifer López). His next albums, Sigo a lo mío (2020) and Insomnio (2024), were mostly self-produced or co-produced, featuring collaborations with Becky G, Sofía Reyes, Manuel Turizo, Danny Ocean, and Sebastián Yatra, and hits such as "Bailarina" (with Danny Ocean), "Clavaíto", "Maníaca", and "Quiero decirte" blending Latin, urban, and electronic styles.

Mateo has also been the main producer for the Spanish group Lérica (Cocoterapia, 2022), and has worked with artists including Belinda, Danna Paola, Malú, Juan Magán, Lali, Cali & El Dandee, Mau y Ricky, Beret, Gente de Zona, Omar Montes, and Drake Bell. He has collaborated with producers such as Tainy, Jota Rosa, Rayito, Andrés Torres, Mauricio Rengifo, Julio Reyes Copello, and Garabatto.

Known for blending diverse genres while maintaining his artistic identity, Mateo integrates reggaeton, bachata, and other urban influences into contemporary pop. His work combines live instruments, like piano and guitar, with digital programming, and he often travels with a portable studio to record ideas and vocals on the go.

Artistry and public image Abraham Mateo completed his secondary and high school education through distance learning, partly due to the public exposure of his early career and experiences of bullying in his hometown, San Fernando. As a teenager, he became a prominent teen pop figure in Spain and Latin America, with a devoted fan base known as "Abrahamers." His early rise drew comparisons to Justin Bieber, and Billboard described him as a "wunderkind" who "sounds and dances a lot like Michael Jackson."

Despite his popularity, Mateo faced criticism and online bullying from influencers and YouTubers who mocked his public image. In Spain, he was often perceived as a child-focused artist, which affected his credibility and led him to focus more on his international career, particularly in Latin America and the U.S.

In 2015, he was pranked on a TV charity special into believing Michael Jackson wanted to record a duet with him. Though meant as a joke, the segment drew widespread attention and reinforced public mockery.

Musically, Mateo combines Latin pop with elements of R&B, electropop, and reggaetón. He cites Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Luis Miguel and Alejandro Sanz as key influences.

In July 2023, he participated in La Velada del Año 3, a boxing event organized by streamer Ibai Llanos, where he won the opening match against Spanish YouTuber Ampeter by split decision.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications SPA MEX COL ECU MEX SWI URU USLatin USLatinPop VEN "Vuelve conmigo"2009 — — — — — — — — — — Abraham Mateo "Señorita" 2012 3 — — — — — — — — — AM "Girlfriend" 2013 15 — — — — — — — — — "Lánzalo" 2014 2 — — — — — — — — — "All the Girls (La La La)" 9 — — — — — — — — — Who I AM "Todo Terminó" 2015 — — — — — — — — — — "Old School" — — — — — — — — — — Are You Ready? "Are You Ready" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — "When You Love Somebody" — — — — — — — — — — "Mueve" — — — — — — — — — — "Mi Vecina" — — — — — — — — — — "Loco Enamorado" 2017 13 14 19 8 22 — 3 22 6 40 PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum AMPROFON: 2× Platinum

AMPROFON: Gold "Mentirosa Compulsiva" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — "Se Acabó El Amor" 64 93 — 73 — 83 — 19 5 29 RIAA: Platinum (Latin) "Bailotéame" — — — — — — 8 — — — "Loco por Ti" — 77 — — — — — — — — Hoy "A Cámara Lenta" — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold (Latin) A Cámara Lenta "Bom Bom" — — — — — — — — 27 — "Mejor Que Él" — — — — — — — — — — "Me Vuelvo Loco"2019 — 61 — — — — — group=upper-alpha|"Me Vuelvo Loco" did not chart on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, though did peak at number 16 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart. "Señorita" 2013 Jota Aronak "Girlfriend" Jota Aronak "Girlfriend" (acoustic version) Juan Carlos Somoza "Lánzalo" 2014 Juan Carlos Somoza "All The Girls (La La La)" Alberto Evangelio "Todo Terminó" 2015 Alberto Evangelio "Mellow Yellow" Willy Rodriguez "Old School" Willy Rodríguez "Are You Ready" 2016 Willy Rodríguez "Así Es Tu Amor" Willy Rodríguez "When You Love Somebody" Mauri D. Galiano "Mueve" ft Lali Hermanos Dawidson "Mi Vecina" Mauri D. Galiano "Loco Enamorado" with Farruko, Christian Daniel 2017 Mike Ho "Háblame Bajito" with 50 Cent, Austin Mahone Mike Ho "Mentirosa Compulsiva" with Lerica 2018 Mauri D Galliamo "Se Acabó el Amor" with Yandel, Jennifer Lopez Daniel Durán "Loco por Ti" with MYA, Feid Sony Music Argentina "A Cámara Lenta" Daniel Durán "Bom Bom" with Yenddi ft De La Ghetto, Jon Z Mike Ho "Me Vuelvo Loco" with CNCO 2019 Mike Ho

As featured artist Title Year Director "Sin Usar Palabras" (Lodovica Comello featuring Abraham Mateo) 2015 Tomas Goldschmidt "Para Siempre (All the Way" (CD9 featuring Abraham Mateo) Sony Music Mexico "Quisiera (Ballad version)" (CNCO featuring Abraham Mateo) 2016 Ruslan Shakirov "Barco de Papel (In-House Sessions)" (Rio Roma featuring Abraham Mateo) 2017 Andrés "Chano" Guardado, Gonzalo Ferrari "Jungle" (Pitbull & The Stereotypes featuring E-40 & Abraham Mateo) 2017 RCA Records "30 de Febrero" (Ha*Ash featuring Abraham Mateo) 2017 Sony Music Entertainment México "Quiereme (remix)" (Farruko & Jacob Forever featuring Abraham Mateo & Lary Over) 2018 Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC "De Verdad" (Adexe & Nau featuring Abraham Mateo) 2019 Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC

Concert tours

Headlining AM Tour (2014) – Spain, Chile, and Argentina Who I AM Tour (2014–2015) – Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru Are You Ready? Tour (2016–2017) – Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador XIII Tour (2018) – Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina Joint tour with Mau y Ricky (2019) – Mexico Insomnio Tour (2023–2024) – Spain, Mexico, and Argentina PDH Tour (2025) – Spain

Opening act Where We Are Tour (2014) – Peru, Chile, and Spain

Production discography Title Year Artist(s) Album Credits "Mi Vecina" 2016 Abraham Mateo Are You Ready? (Special Edition) Recording Engineer, composer, lyricist "Temblando en la Oscuridad" Abraham Mateo Recording Engineer, composer, lyricist "Salvaje" 2018 Lali, Abraham Mateo Brava Producer, composer, lyricist "A Camara Lenta" Abraham Mateo A Cámara Lenta Co-Producer, producer, composer, lyricist "Se Acabó El Amor" Abraham Mateo, Yandel, Jennifer Lopez Producer, composer "Hablame Bajito" Abraham Mateo, 50 Cent, Austin Mahone Producer, composer "La Noche" Abraham Mateo Producer, lyricist "Karma" Abraham Mateo Producer, lyricist "Mi Española" Abraham Mateo Producer, lyricist "La Boca Agua" Abraham Mateo Producer, lyricist "Major Que Él" Abraham Mateo Producer, composer, lyricist "Also De Ti" Abraham Mateo Producer, lyricist "En Tu Colchón o el Mio" Abraham Mateo, Farina Producer, lyricist "Un Traguito" 2019 Lerica, Belinda De Cero Producer, composer, lyricist "Solterita de Oro" Lerica, Gente de Zona, Leslie Shaw Producer, composer, lyricist "Solito, Solo" Lerica, Danny Romero, Agustin Casanova Producer, composer, lyricist "Algo Más" Lerica Producer, composer, lyricist "De Verdad" Adexe & Nau, Abraham Mateo Producer, composer, lyricist "Fuera de mi Mente" Lérica, Juan Magan Producer, composer, lyricist "Me Vuelvo Loco" Abraham Mateo, CNCO Producer, Recording Engineer, composer, lyricist "Que ha pasao?" Abraham Mateo, Sofia Reyes Producer, Recording Engineer, composer, lyricist "Qué sera?" Leslie Grace, Abraham Mateo Recording Engineer, composer, lyricist "Que Salga El Sol For Donde Quiera" Arrebato, Abraham Mateo Abrazos Producer, Recording Arranger, Programmer "Contigo" Diana Ela, Abraham Mateo, Katalina, Leslie Shaw Producer, composer, lyricist "Du bist mein Highlight (No Puedo Estar Sin Ti)" 2020 Vanessa Mai feat. Lerica Composer, lyricist

Filmography Television

Film

Awards and nominations

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Premios Juventud

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards

Radio Disney Music Awards