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Dominican Republic 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.
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Henry Santos offers personalized video messages for various occasions through the Cameo platform.
After his success with Aventura, Henry Santos signed with Siente Music, which was associated with Venemusic & Universal Music Group, for his solo career in 2011.
In 2014, Santos partnered with NYC Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University for their "Vive Tu Vida" community program, aimed at fighting child obesity in the United States. He educated Latinos on healthy eating and lifestyle choices.
Santos represented his foundation in the Telemundo cooking competition 'Top Chef Estrellas' to further spread the message about healthy living.
In 2014, Santos was named the "Padrino" (Godfather) of the Latino Commission on AIDS in the United States, working to raise awareness among Latin people about HIV/AIDS.
Santos's voice and image were utilized in a campaign by the CDC and MTV's Tr3s, titled "Una Conversation A La Vez" ("One Conversation at a Time"), to educate the Latin community on HIV prevention.
Henry Santos hosted a fictional radio station called San Juan Sounds in the 'Grand Theft Auto IV' expansion episode pack, 'Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony'.
Henry Santos Jeter was born on December 15, 1979, in Moca, Dominican Republic. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to the Bronx, NY. In 1994, he co-founded the bachata group Aventura, initially known as Los Tinellers, with his cousin Romeo Santos and friends Lenny Santos and Max Santos. The group gained international recognition with their 2002 hit single “Obsesión” from the album “We Broke the Rules.” Santos served as a singer, songwriter, and producer for Aventura, contributing lead vocals to songs such as “9:15,” “Déjà Vu,” “Voy Malacostumbrado,” and “Princesita.” The group released multiple studio and live albums, achieving significant commercial success and selling out arenas globally.
In 2011, after Aventura pursued individual projects, Henry Santos embarked on a solo career, signing with Siente Music, affiliated with Venemusic and Universal Music Group. His debut solo single, “Poquito A Poquito,” released on May 2, 2011, reached number 12 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart. His first solo album, “Introducing Henry Santos,” released in October 2011, debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Tropical Albums Chart. He continued to release successful singles, including “My Way” (2013), which became his first number 1 hit on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart, and “La Vida” (2014), which also topped the same chart.
After Siente Music closed in 2015, Santos established his own record label, HustleHard Entertainment LLC, and continued releasing music independently. He reunited with Aventura for a series of successful concerts and tours, including the 2016 United Palace Theater residency and the 2020 and 2021 Inmortal Tour. In 2021, he released his fifth studio album, “Friends & Legends,” which featured collaborations with various bachata artists and reached number 10 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart. In 2024, Santos announced a final tour with Aventura, “Cerrando Ciclos,” indicating the group’s conclusion, and released “Brindo Con Agua,” a new Aventura single under his own label, which is also featured on his upcoming sixth studio album, “2.0.”
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