Alternative Name | Kings of Bachata K.O.B. The Kings Los Reyes de la Bachata The Kings of Bachata Tu Grupo Favorito |
Group Members | Anthony "Romeo" Santos Henry Santos Lenny Santos Max Santos |
Past Group Members | Anthony "Romeo" Santos Henry Santos Lenny Santos Max Santos Toby Love Syl Peterkin Rony Joachim Judy Santos |
Music Genre(s) | Bachata tropical Latin pop Dancehall Rap Reggaeton Salsa |
Music Genre | Latin |
Origin | The Bronx, New York |
Year(s) Active | 1993–2011, 2016-present 1994–2011, 2015-2016 1994–2011, 2016, 2019-Present 1994–2011, 2016, 2019–present 1994 –2011, 2016, 2019–present |
Record Label | Sony BMG Premium Latin Music Premium Latin Sony Music Latin |
Official Websites | aventuraworldwide.com |
Associated Acts | Toby Love Don Omar Thalía Wisin & Yandel Enrique Iglesias Cardi B Antony Santos Ludacris Akon Nina Sky |
Aventura was a Dominican-American bachata group that broke into the mainstream with their 2002 hit "Obsesión (featuring Judy Santos)". With a line-up comprising Romeo Santos, Lenny Santos (Len Melody), Henry Santos and Max Santos (Max Agende), they are regarded as one of the most influential Latin groups of all time. The group were integral to the evolution of bachata music and are the pioneers of the modern bachata sound. Aventura released five studio albums in a decade, spawning many top 10 hits like "Cuando Volverás", "Un Beso", "Mi Corazoncito", "Los Infieles", "El Perdedor", "Por Un Segundo", "Dile Al Amor", among others. They have sold out many arenas including the world famous Madison Square Garden. Aventura has been nominated for awards such as American Music Awards, the Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Premio Lo Nuestro. Aventura is one of the most internationally recognized Latin groups of the last two decades and frequently refer to themselves as "K.O.B.", or "Kings of Bachata".