Bachata burst onto the music scene in 2002 thanks to the group Aventura, led by Romeo Santos. The song “Obsesión” brought the quartet of brothers born in the Dominican Republic to fame.
Despite the success obtained, the members separated after 8 years, although some time later they resumed activities together; However, the pandemic was key for the 40-year-old artist to retire permanently.
In this note we tell you what happened to Romeo Santos and the real reasons that led him to leave the band at the highest peak of fame.
How did Aventura start?
The group Adventure was formed in 1993, in the Bronx, New York. However, the band did not make their debut until 1999, with the album “Generation Next”. With this production, the boys began the trend of “Spanglish” in their songs. The Santos brothers broke schemes by merging bachata with R & B and hip hop.
In 2002, the group released their second album entitled “We broke the rules”, from which the single “Obsesión” came out.
The first dissolution of Aventura
After 18 years together, Adventure announced the end of his trip in 2010. This news devastated his millions of fans. The decision was made because Romeo Santos and backing vocalist Henry chose to work solo.
Romeo Santos and Aventura announce their return
In 2019, Aventura announced his return to the stage. The group, led by Romeo Santos, gave a series of concerts and even invited Rosalía to sing one of her well-known songs.
Romeo Santos separates from Aventura
After two years, Romeo Santos announced in a statement the definitive end to Adventure. The singer explained that the pandemic was the main cause of the separation.
“It was not in our plans that this period of Adventure last 2 years. We can think that it was because of the pandemic, but it makes more sense to understand that it happened because God wanted it that way. Here ends this cycle with my colleagues. With them I began my musical journey; with them I became the artist that I myself had not imagined, ”he said.
“Thank you to all the fans around the world for your unconditional support. From my heart I would have liked to take this tour globally. But unfortunately COVID-19 changed our plans, and there are agendas / commitments to meet, ”he added.
The statement ended by saying: “If you long for this group, I exhorted them not only to support me alone, but also my brothers when they launch their projects – because the 4 of us together are Aventura.”
What happened to Romeo Santos?
Romeo Santos he devoted himself to his solo career. Currently, he is working on his fifth studio album titled “Fórmula, vol. 3″.
As for his personal life, to close 2020, the 40-year-old artist became a father for the second time.
The real name of the renowned singer is Anthony Santos, who was born in Bronx, New York, United States. The singer-songwriter discovered his taste in music after joining his church choir at age 12. However, he always showed his interest in bachata, originally from the Dominican Republic. In addition, at age 14 he recorded his first album with the group called Los Tinellers, which was created with his cousin Henry and two friends in 1990.
Singer-songwriter Romeo Santos shares photos and videos of his daily life with his more than 19 million followers. As well as his new musical projects that will be released very soon, since he is preparing a new album called. “Formula Vol. 3″.