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Santos was born in 1981 in The Bronx, New York City, to a Dominican father and a Dominican mother born in Puerto Rico. He had a humble upbringing, with his father working in construction and his mother staying at home to take care of the family.

Santos began his career by singing in a church choir at a young age. Romeo was exposed to latin genres of music at a young age due to his parents. In April 2011, after his success as a songwriter and the lead singer for Aventura, Romeo announced he was leaving the band to pursue a solo career.

Romeo Santos signed with Sony records on April 7, 2011.