Joe Veras
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About
Dominican bachata singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for his emotional vocal style and decades-long influence on modern bachata. He is also known for releasing more than 20 albums, for touring internationally, and known for his highly popular songs such as "El Hombre de Tu Vida," "Inténtalo Tú," "Carta de Verano," and "Que Se Mueran de Envidia"
Before Fame
He learned to sing in church choirs and practiced guitar on borrowed or makeshift instruments due to limited resources while growing up. He studied agronomy and worked construction jobs while still pursuing music after moving to Santo Domingo. He was discovered by producer José Luis Segura in 1993 who helped him record his debut album Con Amor, which officially launched his professional music career. His 1996 album Con Más Amor became his breakthrough and allowed him to quit construction work to pursue music full-time.
Trivia
He is considered one of the "Big Five" romantically focused bachata singers of the 1990s and early 2000s and is often mentioned alongside stars like Antony Santos, Luis Vargas, Raulín Rodríguez, and Frank Reyes. His album Con Más Amor sold over 300,000 copies and earned him a platinum record.
Family Life
His full name is José María Veras Batista. He grew up as the fourth of thirteen children, raised by Sotero Veras and María del Carmen Batista in rural Cevicos, Dominican Republic.
Associated With
He collaborated with global bachata superstar Romeo Santos on the hit song "Amor Enterrado" in 2019.
