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Who are Prince Royce and Romeo Santos?
Prince Royce and Romeo Santos are two of the most popular and influential bachata singers in the world. Bachata is a genre of music that originated in the Dominican Republic and is characterized by romantic lyrics, guitar melodies, and a distinctive rhythm.
Prince Royce, whose real name is Geoffrey Royce Rojas, was born in New York City to Dominican parents. He started his musical career in 2010 with his self-titled debut album, which included the hit singles “Stand by Me” and “Corazón Sin Cara”. Since then, he has released six more albums and won several awards, including four Latin Grammys and 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Romeo Santos, whose real name is Anthony Santos, was also born in New York City to Dominican parents. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the bachata group Aventura, which was formed in 1996 and disbanded in 2011. He then embarked on a solo career and released four albums, which featured collaborations with artists such as Drake, Usher, Nicki Minaj, and Marc Anthony. He has also won numerous awards, including two Latin Grammys and 17 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Why are they often confused as brothers or cousins?
Both Prince Royce and Romeo Santos are often confused as brothers or cousins, mostly because of their Dominican roots, their similar physical appearance, their musical style, and their friendship. They have both acknowledged their resemblance and joked about it on social media.
For example, in 2017, Romeo Santos posted a photo of himself with Prince Royce on Instagram with the caption “Bachata Season, Temporada de Bachata”, hinting at a possible collaboration between the two bachata giants. Many fans commented on how much they looked alike and how excited they were for their music.
Another example is in 2020, when Prince Royce shared a video of himself singing along to Romeo Santos’ song “Propuesta Indecente” on TikTok. He then tagged Romeo Santos and wrote “I’m your brother from another mother”. Romeo Santos replied with “You’re my twin brother”.
The answer is no. They are not related by blood and never have claimed any relation with each other. They are simply good friends who share a common passion for bachata music and a mutual respect for each other’s work.
According to Find Net Worth1, Prince Royce has stated that Romeo Santos is one of his biggest influences and inspirations in his career. He has also expressed his admiration for Romeo Santos’ success and talent.
On the other hand, Romeo Santos has also praised Prince Royce’s achievements and skills. He has even invited him to perform with him on stage several times, such as in 2014 at the Yankee Stadium in New York City and in 2019 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Will they collaborate in the future?
Although they have not officially confirmed any collaboration plans, many fans are hoping that they will release a song together someday. They have both shown interest in working with each other and have teased some possible ideas.
For instance, in 2014, Prince Royce told Latina Magazine that a duet with Romeo Santos is “definitely something that’s possible in the future”. He also said that he would love to do something different with him, such as a rap or a reggaeton song.
Moreover, in 2021, Romeo Santos told Vibe Magazine that he and Prince Royce are up to something. He did not reveal any details but he said that they had met over drinks and discussed some potential projects.
Therefore, it seems that there is a high chance that we will see Prince Royce and Romeo Santos collaborate in the future. Until then, we can enjoy their individual music and appreciate their friendship.
