Romeo Santos and Prince Royce are Dominican-American singer-songwriters and leading figures in contemporary bachata, a genre that originated in the Dominican Republic; both were born and raised in the New York metropolitan area and became prominent in the 2000s and 2010s. Romeo Santos initially gained fame as the lead vocalist and principal composer of the bachata group Aventura before launching a solo career characterized by smooth, romantic vocal delivery, narrative lyrics, and incorporation of R&B and pop influences into traditional bachata rhythms. Prince Royce emerged as a solo artist whose work blends bachata with pop and urban elements, noted for melodic phrasing, polished production, and collaborations that bridge Latin and mainstream markets. Both artists are known for modernizing bachata while maintaining its guitar-driven sound and romantic themes.