Henry Santos

Henry Santos is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for his contributions to the bachata genre, first as a member of Aventura and later as a successful solo artist. After co-founding the bachata group Aventura in 1994, Henry Santos became a pivotal figure in the genre, contributing as a singer, songwriter, and producer. Initially known as Los Tinellers, the group achieved international recognition with their 2002 hit single ‘Obsesión’ from the album ‘We Broke the Rules.’ Santos lent his lead vocals to tracks such as ‘9:15,’ ‘Déjà Vu,’ ‘Voy Malacostumbrado,’ and ‘Princesita,’ as Aventura released multiple studio and live albums, attaining significant commercial success and selling out arenas globally. In 2011, as Aventura members pursued individual projects, Santos embarked on a successful solo career, signing with Siente Music, an imprint of Venemusic and Universal Music Group.

In 2021, Santos released his fifth studio album, ‘Friends & Legends,’ featuring collaborations with various prominent bachata artists, which debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart. Most recently in 2024, Santos announced Aventura’s ‘Cerrando Ciclos’ final tour, signaling the group’s concluding chapter. Concurrently, he released ‘Brindo Con Agua,’ a new Aventura single under his HustleHard Entertainment LLC label, which will also be featured on his upcoming sixth studio album, ‘2.0.’ Henry Santos continues to shape the bachata landscape, performing globally and extending his legacy as both a trailblazing group member and a charting solo artist.