Biography
Jombriel is an Ecuadorian singer and songwriter of urban music, known for blending reggaeton, dancehall, freestyle, and Afro-Ecuadorian rhythms. Born Jonathan Gabriel Cedeño Romero, he takes his stage name from a combination of his first names.
Biography
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Jombriel was born on May 5, 2003, in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. He developed an early interest in music by singing along to old-school reggaeton artists such as Zion and Arcángel. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, at the age of 16, he began teaching himself songwriting and freestyle, recording early material on his phone.
He released his first professional single, “Modo Marroneo,” on December 11, 2020. The following year he issued his debut EP, La Sangre Nueva, produced with frequent collaborator Jøtta. His major breakthrough arrived in late 2024 with “Parte y Choke” (with Alex Krack and Jøtta), a track that went viral on social media. A remix featuring Ryan Castro reached the Billboard Global 200 and topped the Billboard Argentina Hot 100.
In 2025 he released “Vitamina” with Colombian artist DFZM, a song that set streaming records in Ecuador, entered global charts, and appeared on former U.S. President Barack Obama’s list of favorite music of the year. That same year Jombriel signed with Warner Music Latina and released his debut studio album, Jombriel de la Suerte. He was also the top winner at Ecuador’s Premios REM.
Style and Impact
Jombriel’s music is characterized by energetic perreo rhythms, dancehall influences, and a connection to the Afro-descendant culture of Esmeraldas. He has become one of Ecuador’s most-streamed artists and a prominent voice helping to raise the profile of Ecuadorian urban music on the international stage.
Notable tracks include Parte & Choke, Vitamina, and material from the album Jombriel de la Suerte.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.