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Aventura is an American bachata group formed in The Bronx. With a lineup comprising Romeo Santos, Henry Santos, Lenny Santos (Len Melody), 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, creating 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.[2] 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".

Aventura
Aventura group members
Background information
Also known as
  • Los reyes de la bachata
  • Tu Grupo Favorito
  • Kings Of Bachata
OriginThe Bronx, New York,[1]
Genres
  • Bachata
  • merengue
  • dancehall
  • pop
  • hip-hop
  • rock
  • R&B
  • reggaeton
  • salsa
Years active1994-2011, 2019-2021
Labels
  • Premium Latin
  • Sony Music Latin
Members
Past members
Websitewww.aventuraworldwide.com

History



Formation, Los Tinellers and Aventura


In 1993, Lenny Santos and his brother Max Santos formed Los Tinallers. Lenny and Max were looking for a singer who could help them take their music career more serious. Lenny didn't know anybody in their neighborhood who could sing. He was later introduced to Anthony Santos via one of the group's musicians named Roney Fernandez who attended the same school as Anthony. They clicked instantly, and the two started working on songs together. Anthony was a singer and composer who would sing with his cousin Henry at their local church choir. Anthony later introduces Lenny to his cousin Henry, who also joins the group. The group would perform for their neighbors, at local stores and in the streets for free in the Bronx. The group decided to change the name to Los Tinellers, a play on the word teenager.[3] The group consisted of lead members Lenny and Anthony.

In 1995, the group was discovered by Elvin Polanco when Lenny and Anthony asked him if they could perform at a local parade he was hosting.[4] Elvin, seeing potential in the group, became their manager. He helped them record their first studio album despite having no funds. They released their debut album in 1995 titled "Trampa de Amor" under Elca Productions. The album did not do well commercially, selling a total of five copies. Elvin Polanco ran into some health problems and the group was left without a manager at that time.

In 1996, with the help of new manager Julio César García, the group created a new image. Julio added Henry and Max as lead members. He made the group to resemble popular American boy bands. He renamed the group to Aventura. They signed a record deal with Premium Latin Music, Inc. They made their big break in 1999, with the hopes of breaking bachata music into the mainstream from its traditional base.[5] They slowly began to gather fans in the cities of Boston and Lancaster. The group was the first to experiment with bachata by fusing the genre with R&B, hip hop & rap, reggae and rock. Aventura broke bachata rules. They were the first bachata act to sing a whole bachata song in English. Anthony innovated bachata with fresh lyrics that incorporated songs with different themes, instead of just singing about heartbreak.[6] Lenny innovated bachata guitar with his use of electric guitars. He also innovated the tone of bachata guitar by adding guitar effects such as wah, phaser, distortion, tremolo and harmonizer.[7] Max innovated the bachata bass with his use of bass techniques such as slapping and bass slides. Max incorporated a lot of rock bass riffs into bachata.[8] Their sound helped make the genre mainstream, as showed with the success of their 2002 hit song "Obsesión". The song achieved huge success in many countries, topping many international charts like France, Germany and Italy. Since then they have blown up internationally with hits such as "Su Veneno", "Todavia Me Amas", "El Malo", "Te Invito", "Por Un Segundo", among others. Toby Love began his music career with Aventura and left in 2005 to pursue a solo career in bachata. They have been inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame.[9]

On September 1, 2007, Aventura performed as the main act on sold out Madison Square Garden concert. They were accompanied by Don Omar, Antony Santos, Wisin y Yandel, Miri Ben-Ari, Toby Love, and El Torito.[10]

In 2009, Aventura was invited to perform their hit single "Su Veneno" at the White House for the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.[11] They are the first bachata act to ever perform at the White House.

In February 2010, they sold out the Garden once again, but for a legendary four nights in a row. They surpassed American artists such as Lady Gaga and Madonna in ticket sales, being one of the first Latin groups to do so.[12] At one of the concerts they paid homage to Juan Luis Guerra, and even sang some songs with the iconic Dominican singer.


Hiatus


In 2011, the group announced that they would be taking a hiatus to work on individual musical projects.[13] Henry embarked on a respective solo career, looking to be accepted without the group. Romeo took the opportunity to sign with Sony Music Latin, and embarked on his solo career as well. Although Max wanted to focus more on his rap career, he joined his brother Lenny and formed their new bachata group called "D'Element." under Lenny's record label Element Music Group. They then joined Steve Styles from the bachata group Xtreme and renamed the group to Vena.[14][15]


Reunions


The group reunited to close out the second night of Romeo's sold-out Yankee Stadium concert on July 12, 2014.[16]

On December 1, 2015, it was announced on the band's website and social media that they would have a reunion tour for the whole month of February at the United Palace theater in New York City. Their first concert since their split started with a sold-out crowd on February 4, 2016, with the final concert ending on February 28, 2016.[17] They would've continued on with the tour, but Romeo had to finish the second leg of his Formula Vol. 2 tour.

On April 1, 2019, the group posted an image on their Instagram account teasing a new Aventura single called "Inmortal" slated to be released at 9PM, captioning it "#UTOPIA".[18] At 9PM, Romeo uploaded a video saying that their new song would not be released at 9PM after all, and that it was intended to be an April Fool's joke which led the fans to become upset and lash out on social media. The following day, however, the group apologized and announced that the April Fool's joke was not the song, but was the release date. They then previewed the new single "Inmortal" and its music video, stating that it was being released Friday, as a part of Romeo's fourth upcoming studio album, Utopia.[19] It is their first single in 8 years,[20] and debuted at number 5 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.[21]

Aventura won for Tropical Duo/Group of the Year for the Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25, 2019.[22] That same night they performed "Inmortal" alongside Raulin Rodriguez.[23]

On September 21, 2019, the group reunited for Romeo's Utopia concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. They performed hits such as "Dile al Amor", "Todavia Me Amas", and "Inmortal". The group performed "Obsesión" alongside Cardi B and also performed her hit song "I Like It".[24] On December 8, 2019, an announcement was made regarding the band's upcoming US tour, La Gira Inmortal. It is their first tour since splitting in 2011,[25] and began in Los Angeles on February 5, 2020. In March 2020, The group had announced that concerts were postpone due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26] This included 5 shows at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City that was supposed to take place from March 16 to the 19, and March 22, 2020. It was eventually postpone for the dates July 9 to the 12. However, it was eventually canceled just like all the other scheduled or postpone shows.[27]

In June 2021, Aventura announced the return of the Inmortal Tour. But instead of doing the shows in the venues that were originally planned before their cancelation, they decided to play at stadium and big arenas in certain cities.[28] Before the tour started, The group released the single Volví on August 3, 2021, featuring Bad Bunny. On August 14, the tour started in Miami, Florida at Hard Rock Stadium.[29] They became the first Latin act to ever sell out the stadium.[30] The tour ended on October 9, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium. This was the same venue Romeo Santos sold out 2 years prior.[31] They had a show for Arlington, Texas, at Globe Life Field scheduled on August 22, 2021. However it was postpone to October 14, 2021. This would have been the last concert but for some unknown reason the concert never happened. It was never mentioned. There was no news nor any announcements were made about why it was canceled.[32]

On November 4, 2021, Aventura announced their very last concert to be set for December 18, 2021, At the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They sold out tickets 3 days after the day they went on sale.[33] A second concert was set for December 19, 2021, which would eventually be their final concert together.[34] Both shows were successful.

On May 10, 2022, Max "Agenda" Santos was in an interview by Mega Atlanta Radio in which he mention that an album was in the works. Based on what he said it looks like it was in the works but the pandemic might had delayed it and now with the group having their own individual projects for 2022, we may not see that album nor hear any new about it anytime soon.[35]


Members



Principal members



Former members


These were not officially members of Aventura, but rather held supporting roles.


Discography



Studio


As Los Tinellers

As Aventura


Live



Greatest Hits or Compilation



DVDs



Concert tours



Awards and nominations



American Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Aventura Favorite Latin Artist Won

Billboard Latin Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 Aventura Artist of the Year Nominated
"Ella Y Yo" Vocal Duet or Collaboration of the Year, Vocal Duet or Collaboration Nominated
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group Won
"La Boda" Nominated
God's Project Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group Won
2008 Aventura Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year Nominated
"Mi Corazoncito" Hot Latin Song of the Year Won
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Latin Ringmaster of the Year Nominated
Kings of Bachata: Sold Out at Madison Square Garden Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
2009 Aventura Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year Nominated
"El Perdedor" Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Kings of Bachata: Sold Out at Madison Square Garden Latin Album of the Year Nominated
K.O.B. Live Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group Won
2010 Aventura Latin Artist of the Year Won
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Latin Rhythm Airplay, Artista del Año, Dúo o Grupo Nominated
Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
“All Up 2 You” Hot Latin Songs, Colaboración Vocal Nominated
The Last Latin Album of the Year Won
Tropical Album of the Year Won
Latin Digital Album of the Year Won
2012 Aventura Your World Award (Premio Tu Mundo) Won
Latin Artist of the Year Nominated
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
"El Malo" Tropical Airplay Song of the Year Won
2012 14 + 14 Tropical Album of the Year Nominated
Aventura Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
2013 Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Won
2016 Nominated
Sólo Para Mujeres Tropical Album of the Year Nominated
2017 Aventura Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Todavía Me Amas: Lo Mejor de Aventura Tropical Album of the Year Nominated
2019 Aventura Duo/Group Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year Nominated
Tropical Duo/Group of the Year Won
2020 Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group Nominated
Tropical Duo/Group of the Year Won
“Inmortal” Tropical Song of the Year Nominated

Latin American Music Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 "Inmortal" Favorite Tropical Song Nominated

Latin Grammy Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 K.O.B. Live Best Contemporary Tropical Album Nominated

Premios Juventud


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 "Dos locos" Best Re-Mix Nominated
"Obsesión" Nominated
Love & Hate I Die Without That CD Nominated
2005 Aventura Favorite Tropical Artist Nominated
2006 Won
"Ella y Yo" The Perfect Combo Nominated
2007 Aventura Voice of the Moment Nominated
Favorite Tropical Artist Won
2008 Aventura Voice of the Moment Won
Favorite Tropical Artist Won
My Favorite Concert Won
"Un Beso" My Favorite Ringtone Nominated
2009 Aventura Voice of the Moment Nominated
Favorite Tropical Artist Won
Enrique Iglesias with Aventura My Favorite Concert Won
2010 Aventura Favorite Tropical Artist Won
My Favorite Concert Nominated
Voice of the Moment Nominated
"Dile al Amor" Catchiest Tune Won
My Ringtone Nominated
My favorite Video Nominated
Best Ballad Nominated
"All Up to You" The Perfect Combination Nominated
The Last CD To Die For Won

Premio Lo Nuestro


Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Aventura Best Salsa Performance - Tropical Nominated
2005 Group or Duo of the Year Won
Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year Nominated
Love & Hate Album of the Year Nominated
2006 Aventura Group or Duo of the Year Won
Traditional Artist of the Year Nominated
2007 Tropical Group or Duo of the Year Won
Traditional Artist of the Year Won
2008 Tropical Group or Duo of the Year Won
Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year Won
"Mi Corazoncito" Tropical Song of the Year Won
"Los Infieles" Nominated
K.O.B. Live Tropical Album of the Year Won
2009 Aventura Tropical Group or Duo of the Year Won
Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year Won
"El Perdedor" Tropical Song of the Year Won
Kings of Bachata: Sold Out at Madison Square Garden Tropical Album of the Year Won
2010 Aventura Artist of the Year Won
Best Group or Duo Won
Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year Won
"All Up 2 You" Collaboration of the Year Nominated
Urban Song of the Year Nominated
"Por Un Segundo" Tropical Song of the Year Nominated
The Last Tropical Album of the Year Nominated
2011 Aventura Tropical Group or Duo of the Year Won
Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year Won
Video Artist of the Year Nominated
2020 "Inmortal" Tropical Song of the Year Won

See also



References


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  4. Diario, Listin (2016-11-07). "A 20 años del primer álbum de Aventura". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-04.
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  14. Quintana, Carlos. "Top Bachata Songs of 2012". About.com. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  15. "GRUPO VENA: D'element Project (Miembros de Aventura Y Xtreme Se Juntan!)". That's Dominican. 25 September 2018.
  16. Feeney, Michael (July 13, 2014). "Romeo Santos joined by Marc Anthony, former Aventura members at sold-out Yankee Stadium show". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  17. "Aventura 2016 Reunion Concert Dates Announced". Latin Post. 2015-12-07. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  18. "Romeo Santos on Instagram: "Nuevo sencillo de Aventura esta noche a las 9PM EST. #UT🌍PIA"". Retrieved 2019-10-04 via Instagram.
  19. Pareles, Jon; Caramanica, Jon; Russonello, Giovanni (2019-04-05). "The Playlist: Romeo Santos Reunites With Aventura, and 9 More New Songs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
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  33. Rose Johnson (November 8, 2021). "Historical: Aventura sold all the tickets for the Olympic Stadium in just three days". Blaze Trends.
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На других языках


[de] Aventura (Band)

Aventura (spanisch für „Abenteuer“) war eine Bachata-Band aus New York. Die Band bestand aus zwei amerikanisch-dominikanischen und zwei puerto-ricanisch-amerikanischen Musikern, die versucht haben, sich von den traditionellen Themen und Klängen der Bachata zu lösen und diese mit eigenen Inhalten und modernen US-amerikanischen Musikelementen zu ergänzen.
- [en] Aventura (band)

[es] Aventura (banda)

Aventura es una agrupación Dominicana de bachata fundada por Anthony "Romeo" Santos, Lenny Santos, Max Agende Santos y Henry Santos en la República Dominicana. Son considerados como uno de los grupos latinos más influyentes de todos los tiempos.[cita requerida] El grupo fue parte integral de la evolución de la música bachata y son los pioneros del sonido moderno de la bachata. Aventura lanzó cinco álbumes de estudio en una década, creando muchos éxitos como "Cuando Volverás", "Un Beso", "Mi Corazoncito", "Los Infieles", "El Perdedor", "Por Un Segundo", "Dile Al Amor". ", entre otros. Han vendido muchas arenas, incluido el mundialmente famoso Madison Square Garden. Aventura ha sido nominado a premios como los American Music Awards, los Latin Grammy Awards, los Billboard Latin Music Awards y el Premio Lo Nuestro. Aventura es uno de los grupos latinos más reconocidos internacionalmente de las últimas dos décadas y con frecuencia se refieren a sí mismos como "K.O.B." o "Los Reyes de la bachata".

[it] Aventura

Gli Aventura sono stati un gruppo musicale statunitense. Il loro maggiore successo internazionale è Obsesión, singolo del 2002.

[ru] Aventura

Aventura — музыкальная группа из Бронкса доминиканского происхождения, исполняющая музыку в стиле бачата. Группа была неотъемлемой частью эволюции музыки бачата и является пионерами современного звучания жанра. Группа выпустила пять студийных альбомов за десятилетие. Они выступили на многих аренах, включая всемирно известный Мэдисон-сквер-гарден. Aventura была номинирована на такие награды, как American Music Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards и Premio Lo Nuestro[2]. Aventura является одной из самых признанных латиноамериканских групп на международном уровне последних двух десятилетий.



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