Abraham Mateo Chamorro (born 25 August 1998) is a Spanish singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.
He began his career as a child prodigy, capturing national attention in Spain for his remarkable vocal talent and releasing his debut album at just ten years old. Mateo rose to international prominence at age fourteen with the breakout hit "Señorita", which established him as a rising star in Latin pop.
Over the course of his career, he has released seven studio albums and earned multi-platinum certifications across several countries. Renowned for his dynamic fusion of Latin pop, urban, R&B, and dance music, he has collaborated with high-profile artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Farruko, Becky G, Manuel Turizo, and 50 Cent. Among his most popular songs are "Loco Enamorado", "Háblame Bajito", "Se Acabó El Amor", "Quiero Decirte", "Clavaíto", and "¿Qué Ha Pasao?".
Notably, Mateo is the youngest solo male artist to reach number one on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. In addition to his success as a performer, he has built a respected career as a music producer and has toured extensively throughout Spain and Latin America.
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. It was certified Gold and featured the breakout single "Señorita" which became a hit across Europe and Latin America, spending over 40 weeks on the Spanish charts and becoming YouTube Spain's most-watched video of 2013. Mateo was later nominated as Best New Artist at Premios Juventud and appeared on Billboard's Next Big Sound chart.
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).
His third album, Who I AM, fused pop, ballads, and R&B with funk influences. It debuted at number five in Spain (Platinum) and reached number one in Mexico. The single "All the Girls (La La La)" became a hit in Spain and Brazil, with its video named Best Music Video by VEVO Spain. Mateo toured extensively across Latin America, performing at major venues such as Luna Park and Arena Ciudad de México.
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."One on One with Abraham Mateo." Genelec. 4 June 2018.Paloma de la Hija Ferrero. "Abraham Mateo: 'En España sentía que la gente iba en mi contra'." The Luxonomist. 5 April 2024."Abraham Mateo: 'Me arriesgué con 'Señorita', cuando la saqué no había nadie que hiciera esa música'." Infobae España. 4 April 2024."Abraham Mateo inicia con 'Insomnio' una 'nueva era'." El Nacional. 7 April 2024."Abraham Mateo: 'Quiero seguir renovándome y mostrarle a la gente otra faceta de mí'." Crónica Global. 11 June 2022.
In 2022, he released Quiero decirte with Ana Mena, which was certified four times platinum in Spain."Warner Chappell Music Spain Signs Ana Mena." Digital Music News. May 2, 2023."Abraham Mateo y Ana Mena, SuperDial de la semana con Quiero decirte." Cadena Dial. August 23, 2022."La última demostración de que todo lo que toca Abraham Mateo se convierte en oro (o platino)." Cadena 100. October 26, 2023. 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."Chanel y Abraham Mateo, ganadores del LOS40 Music Award Santander 2023 a Mejor Colaboración Categoría España por 'Clavaíto'." LOS40. 3 November 2023."Abraham Mateo y Chanel logran el quíntuple disco de platino con 'Clavaíto'." Activate FM. 2023.
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."Abraham Mateo logra sold out en el Teatro Metropólitan." El Sol de México, April 2024."Abraham Mateo hizo sold out en el Teatro Ópera de Buenos Aires." Clarín, April 2024. He appeared at the Starlite Festival in Marbella and performed a tango-inspired version of "Clavaíto" at the final of Benidorm Fest 2024."Starlite Festival Marbella 2024: Abraham Mateo, una de las estrellas del evento." Málaga Hoy, July 2024."Benidorm Fest 2024: Abraham Mateo sorprende con versión tango de 'Clavaíto'." La Vanguardia, February 2024. Later that year, he performed "Maníaca" during the interval of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest."Junior Eurovision 2024: Abraham Mateo performs 'Maníaca' during the interval." Eurovoix, November 2024."Abraham Mateo estrena versión en español de 'Maniac' en Eurovisión Junior." RTVE, November 2024. 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").