In a moment Latin music fans never thought they’d witness, the King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, and the Prince of Bachata, Prince Royce, have officially joined forces for their first-ever collaborative album, Better Late Than Never, a project redefining the future of contemporary tropical music. Released under Sony Music Latin and now available on all digital platforms, the LP represents one of the most significant cultural moments in the genre’s modern era.
A Secret Project Years in the Making
Fans were stunned when Santos and Royce announced a full joint album without any prior singles, teasers, or leaks. The result is a 13-track body of work that blends tradition, innovation, and the poetic emotional depth that defines both artists’ legacies.
- 13 unreleased songs
- All tracks written by Romeo Santos, with four co-written by Prince Royce
- Full production led by Romeo, merging classic bachata with R&B, urbano, Afrobeat, and Caribbean influences
This is not just a collaboration, it’s a generational merger between two of the genre’s most influential voices.
Exploring New Sounds: R&B, Urban Fusion & Caribbean Roots
“Dardos” – The Lead Single
The album opens with its boldest creative leap.
“Dardos” fuses R&B, Afrobeat-inspired rhythms, violins, and layered guitars, while the lyrics dive into Dominican slang, astrology, and the emotional chaos of a toxic breakup. Santos and Royce bring a fresh, modern perspective to heartbreak storytelling.
“Jezabel” – Seduction Meets Rhythm
One of the project’s standout moments, “Jezabel,” blends R&B sensuality with reggaeton percussion, telling a cinematic story of passion and desire.
“Ay, San Miguel!” – A Caribbean Tribute
This track nods to the Caribbean’s rhythmic heritage, especially Puerto Rican bomba, paying homage to the islands that shaped their sound and roots.
A Nostalgic, Emotional Finale: “La Última Bachata”
Closing the album, “La Última Bachata” brings in bolero textures and classic bachata nostalgia. It includes tributes to icons like:
- Selena Quintanilla
- Michael Jackson
- Jenni Rivera
- Prince
- Dominican legends Yoskar Sarante & Ruby Pérez
It’s a love letter to the artists who influenced their voices and storytelling.
Bilingual Storytelling for a New Generation
Santos and Royce seamlessly switch between English and Spanish, reflecting:
- Their New York upbringing
- The Dominican-American identity
- The cultural experience of growing up in the Bachata capital of the U.S.
The lyrics incorporate modern slang, pop culture, and contemporary references, yet they never lose the poetic weight that defines Romeo Santos’ writing or Prince Royce’s romantic touch.
The Only Collaboration: “Menor” ft. Dalvin La Melodía
Uniting three generations of Bachata stars, “Menor” features Dominican rising talent Dalvin La Melodía, symbolizing the past, present, and future of the genre under one track.
A Historic Celebration at Madison Square Garden
To unveil the album, Santos and Royce hosted a private listening event on November 26 inside the iconic Madison Square Garden Arena.
The intimate showcase brought together:
- Industry executives
- Creators
- Media
- Day-one fans
- A sold-out, energized NYC crowd
Two days before release, attendees heard the album live for the first time, highlighting how monumental this collaboration is for Dominican culture and global Bachata.
Tracklist: Better Late Than Never
- Better Late Than Never
- Estocolmo
- Lokita Por Mí
- Jezabel
- Dardos
- La Amaré
- Celeste
- Ay! San Miguel
- Encerrados
- Menor – ft. Dalvin La Melodía
- Blanca Nieves
- Mi Plan
- La Última Bachata
Why This Album Matters
- It unites the two biggest names in Bachata
- It pushes the genre with R&B + Afrobeat + urbano fusions
- It elevates Dominican culture on a global mainstream stage
- It celebrates the past while building a new blueprint for tropical music
This collaboration isn’t just long overdue, it’s a milestone the entire Latin music world will remember.
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