Born July 21, 1981 in the Bronx, N.Y., to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother, Anthony "Romeo" Santos was destined for superstardom.
He was born Anthony Santos in the Bronx, New York City in 1981. His father is Dominican and his mother is Puerto Rican. He grew up near Yankee Stadium and is fluent in both Spanish and English.
When Was Romeo Santos Born?
Born July 21, 1981 in the Bronx, N.Y., to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother, Anthony “Romeo” Santos was destined for superstardom. Join us as we celebrate the king of bachata on his 35th birthday by taking a look at some of his most important career milestones.
How Old Is He?
Romeo Santos is 41 years old
His Childhood
Santos was born in 1981 in the Bronx, New York City to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother. He had a humble upbringing, with his father working in construction and his mother staying at home to take care of the family. Santos began his career by singing in a church choir at a young age
Where His Journey Started
When he was 13 years old, Romeo Santos joined the choir of his church, an experience that allowed him to discover his unique vocal skills
Although he fell in love with his parents' music, Santos' early influences ran the gamut from Juan Gabriel to hip-hop. He was particularly fond of Julio Iglesias growing up. “Since I have a soft-toned voice, I always loved the guy's voice, his swagger,” he says in another promo video on his Vevo page.
What Type Of Music Does He Make?
Romeo Santos makes Bachata music
Some people call him the King of Bachata
How Bachata Started
Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced widely all over the world but not identically. The basics to the dance are three-step with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat. The knees should be slightly bent so the performer can sway the hips easier.
Bachata arose in the working class areas of the country. During the 1960s and early 1970s, it was seen as music of the lower class by the Dominican elites, when it was known as amargue music. The genre's popularity arose from the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the rhythm began to reach the mainstream media.
Who Has He Collabed With?
Romeo Santos has collabed with many, but one of them is Drake.They made the song "Odio".
Another person he has collabed with is Marc Anthony.
Romeo has also collabed with Ozuna but you can find it in my favorite music section its called "El Farsante".
Romeo and Santana made a song together called "Margarita".
