Aventura Quotes
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I've always idolized Jay-Z He's one of my favorite persons, even before I knew him personally.
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I've been so private. That's part of the reason they've said, 'Is Romeo gay?' No. I just don't want to show you my girl - if I got a girl.
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I don't like my voice, and I don't enjoy my singing voice; I do what I do to bring pleasure and diversion to the fans.
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I want to try different things but, most importantly, always be true to my roots and keep it organic. I'm never going to leave bachata behind. I'm always going to be a bachatero first.
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I believe that if each one of us have successful solo careers, it can only help the group's growth. It will allow the fans to see individual talent and make them appreciate us more. After all, we are in this for the long run and have every intention of returning with another album as Aventura.
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I don't tweet very much. I still believe in the mystery of an artist. I believe in going out when I'm ready to sell my product. A lot of artists are out there every day. But I remember the Julio Iglesiases, the Jose Joses - and it was about the music.
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When I get on stage, I try to win my pay: to please and that people leave satisfied... being seductive has given me good results.
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I know what it is to be out entertaining millions and yet wanting to be home because you miss your loved ones.
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I think marriage can sometimes turn things into a business. It stops being about feelings.
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When Aventura began, there was a lot of salsa and merengue, and we said, 'Let's just do what we do.' Then Aventura blew up, but urban was in its prime.
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I always want people to expect the unexpected, to hear me in records that have nothing to do with bachata. 'Golden' is the golden opportunity for them to appreciate me on other records.
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In bachata, you had these guys that used to wear suits and had a really traditional style. We looked different. Baggy jeans. We had the Spanglish going on, and I knew that was going to work to our advantage.
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Once an artist makes his personal life public, he can't close that door.
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I think people look at me different when they see I'm dressed well. They pay attention. They know I'm about something.
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My fans love me; they've made me this sex symbol. I don't feel I am, but they feel that way. They find me attractive, like I'm a sexy dude. I try my best to make them believe the illusion.
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Usher is so innovative - he's a great performer, a great entertainer.
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My first meal when I wake up is five boiled eggs, egg whites, and a slice of whole wheat bread.
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If I'm performing in the United States, I'm able to speak Spanglish, and the crowd comprehends. If I'm in the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico, then I'm completely Spanish. I feel like a New Yorker that represents all Latinos.
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English is my first language, but musically speaking, I write my music in Spanish.
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You have to be confident about the product you're putting out. It's just like when a boxer is promoting a fight. You can't go out there and be like, 'This guy might beat me.'
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I like a girl that keeps me in love and keeps me entertained.
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My life is nothing like my videos. I'm definitely not walking around with lots of hot women, as I am in my videos.
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We have a really cool relationship because I talk to my son like he's my little homie. I try to be the cool dad, like, 'What's up? How many girls you have?'
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I come from the Bronx, so I was exposed to every type of music you can think of.