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About
Ecuadorian American merengue and bachata artist known for songs such as "Si la ven llorando," "Solo Estoy," "Dame un Chin Chin," "Los Campos Verdes," and "Fantasia." He is also known for his albums include Chequea el Swing, Volvió la Rumba, Bajando Fino, Bajando Fino (The Remix), Merengue Plus + Vol. 1, Merengue Plus + Vol. 2, and Bailadera Tour.
Before fame
He began his music journey when he was 16 years old in a church group called Los Corintios and performed as a pianist, bassist, and vocalist. He then performed with local orchestras including La Dominican Sound, Banda Lexus, and Banda Soberbia before launching his own project in 2007 with singles including the single "Subelo Baby!"
Trivia
He has been a voting member of The Recording Academy for both the Grammys and Latin Grammys. He has recorded with Go-Latino Records. He founded the company Torres Cigars in June 2023. He released his first album Chequea el Swing in 2009.
Family life
His real name given to him by his parents is Geovanny Xavier Torres. He was born in Ecuador and raised in New York City, New York specifically in Spanish Harlem.
Associated with
He and Elvis Crespo are both known for their merengue music.
