Jenni Rivera

“Jenni Rivera has trumped Mexico’s endemic sexism to emerge as the most important member of the Rivera family, one who not only recorded groundbreaking music but also smashed the female stereotypes that have always blemished Mexican music. One of the few females who sing narcocorridos- a genre in which bards sully their guitar laments with a worldview that treats women as little more than breast to adorn record covers-Rivera introduced through song the radical notion that women could be depicted as flesh-and blood creatures. And for this, a gender is forever grateful.” OC WEEKLY

Perhaps not enough has been told about women in contemporary Regional Mexican music in particular ‘Banda/Corrido’ genres; but one thing’s for sure: Jenni Rivera is the leading female artist in contemporary Regional Mexican ‘Banda/Corrido,’ a prominent female figure in a genre that is dominated by men.

Throughout her career ‘la Diva de la Banda,’ as her fans have affectionately named her, has enjoyed a loyal following comprised of a multi-generational audience that admires her talent and musical integrity.

Boasting a discography of over a dozen albums may sound like an easy task to accomplish, but for Jenni Rivera they represent a labor of love, hard work and most of all, a myriad of sacrifices. And as customary in everything she does, she continues to strive to be simply the best and as always is on a quest for giving the best of herself to her fans, her family and what she does best, her music.

Career Highlights:

Albums recent:

“La Diva En Vivo”, for the first time the ‘Diva of the Banda’ made history on August 5, 2006, as she became the first female Banda music-recording artist to perform a ‘Sold Out’ concert at the world-famous Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California.

“La Diva En Vivo”, features 10 incredible live recordings plus 9 live video performances of this brilliant night. Re live this unforgettable night as Jenni Rivera captures the heart and soul of her fans at the ‘Sold Out’ venue, in a night filled with great music and surprises, as she showcased her musical talent singing daring songs about empowerment, desires, love, failed love, and those already emblematic that speak against unfaithful men.

“Mi Vida Loca” ...“mirrors my life…my life has been very crazy and different. I think I’ve lived happily. Difficult, but happily.” The idea of creating an autobiographical album, came about from the fact that her audience and media have always asked her ‘Do you identify with your songs’? Do you actually interpret you’re record? “Most of the time, its no, they don’t apply directly to my life. Nonetheless, on this album all the songs in one way or another apply either to my experiences or my emotions,” Jenni Rivera states.

"Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida" charted Top 20 on ‘Top Latin Album’s’ chart on Billboard upon release date in October 2005.

Nominated for a Latin GRAMMY® in 2002 in the category of ‘Best Banda Album’ for “Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro”.

Sales:

In 2007: Certified RIAA/Latin Gold for her album “Mi Vida Loca”.
In 2007: Certified Amprofon Gold in Mexico for her album “Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida”.
In 2006: Certified RIAA/Latin Gold & Platinum for her "Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida”.

Radio:

Singles “Mirame” & “Ahora Que Estuviste Lejos” reached Top 10 on Billboard’s ‘Hot Latin Songs’ chart .
Single “Besos y Copas” reached No. 10 & ‘Regional Mexican Airplay’ chart on Billboard, off her ‘live’ recording album “Besos Y Copas En Vivo”.
Single “De Contrabando” reached No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay chart on Billboard Magazine in 2006.

Concert:

Sold Out @ Gibson Amphitheater on August 10, 2007.
Sold Out @ Gibson Amphitheater on August 5, 2006.
Sold Out @ Kodak Theater on October 14, 2005.
Sold Out @ Ford Amphitheater on July 2003.
On-going U.S. & Mexico tours.

Awards:

Premio Lo Nuestro A La Musica Latina nominated for ‘Female Artist of The Year’ (2008)
Premios De La Radio (2007) in Los Angeles earned ‘Artist Of The Year’, ‘Best Female Solo Artist’ , ‘Best Banda Song’ plus earning the award for “Best Female Solo Artist” consecutively since 2002.
Billboard Latin Music Awards (2007) awarded nominated for ‘Regional Mexican Airplay Song of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo’ for her songs “Besos y Copas” & “De Contrabando”.
Billboard 2008 nominations ‘Regional Mexican Album of The Year, Female Group/Female Solo Artist’ for her albums “La Diva En Vivo” & “Mi Vida Loca” and ‘Regional Mexican Airplay Song of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist’ for song “Ahora Que Estuviste Lejos”.

Activities:

Jenni Rivera headlined the ‘Women of Regional Mexican Music’ panel at Billboard’s ‘Regional Mexican Summit’ conference to be held in October 1-3, 2007 at Universal Hilton in Universal City, California.

Artist & Entrepreneur:

Launched own cosmetic line Divina.
An autobiography is in the works.
A reality show is currently being pitched to E!, VH1, A&E in the works Jenni Rivera ‘Mi Vida Loca’.

Personal:

In her 30’s she has fulfilled all the roles of womanhood, a single mom at 15 and is the proud mother of 5 children.
Born in Long Beach, California to Mexican immigrant parents, her mother had her in the womb when she crossed the border.
Jenni Rivera’s on-going altruistic efforts & charitable contribution for immigrant causes, children with cancer and support of her fans.
Jenni Rivera ‘Love Foundation’

Her Story:

Through time, Jenni Rivera’s musical upbringing soon manifested in her songwriting skills, a craft that she learned at an early age. Heiress of a musical legacy helmed by her family the renowned Rivera’s, of which she is proud. As a child, Jenni’s background would soon cast a spell that would trace the path she would follow in music. Her interest in music was piqued while she watched her father and brothers spend endless hours in recording studios or singing traditional Regional Mexican songs along with Corridos and Norteñas.

Born in Long Beach, California of Mexican immigrant parents, at an early age Jenni Rivera already felt the calling of Regional Mexican music in her heart. Jenni Rivera is far from her early years as a Business Administration student who went on to work as a real estate agent, as well as helped her father run his record company.

In 1999, Jenni Rivera would release her debut album scoring her first chart- busting-Corrido hit of her authorship, “Las Malandrinas,” off her debut album on Fonovisa Records titled “Que Me Entierren Con La Banda.” On her sophomore album “Dejate Amar,” Jenni repeated her success with another chart busting hit titled “Mi Querida Socia.” In 2002 Jenni earned a GRAMMY® nomination as Best Banda Album for her album “Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro”.

Discography:

“La Diva En Vivo” CD & DVD (2007)
“Mi Vida Loca” (2007)
“Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida” (2005)
“Besos Y Copas En Vivo” CD/DVD (2006)
“En Vivo Desde Hollywood” CD/DVD (2006)
“Simplemente La Mejor” (2004)
“Homenaje A Las Grandes” (2003)
“Live” (2003)
“Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro” (2001)
“Déjate Amar” (2001)
“Que Me Entierren Con La Banda” (2000)

The Press On Jenni Rivera:

“Rivera’s biggest virtue is her ability to voice out a fun feminist statement without ever becoming preachy”. The New York Post

“She’s a brick house”. New York Village Voice

“Tellin’ it like it is, Rivera mines real-life travails on new album” (Billboard) (2007)

“NOW that Gwen Stefani is more U.K. than O.C., it's time to pass the Southern California pop-diva crown to its rightful owner, Long Beach native and bilingual banda queen Jenni Rivera…” (Los Angeles Times 2007)

“Ms. Rivera tells it like it is. She's the proverbial open book. But it's her story, so she prefers to write it...” (The Dallas Morning News 2007)
“Talk about an autobiographical album … “Mi Vida Loca”…Rivera endured teen motherhood, domestic violence, two troubled marriages and raising five children…” (San Antonio Express News 2007)