Aventura was formed in 1994 by Anthony Santos, Henry Santos, Lenny Santos, and Max Santos, three of whom are natives of The Bronx and one born in the Dominican Republic. God's Project, certainly the most consistent in quality so far and perhaps their strongest release period, establishes them as more than a pop phenomenon. Aventura is a bachata music group from The Bronx, New York, United States.
An absolute favorite with young urban Latino audiences, Aventura is already a staple in a rapidly developing market. But it is exactly their dedication to their Dominican heritage and an original sound that has saved them from pop mediocrity. Generation Next, the debut album of the Washington Heights-based, Dominican Republic-born quartet Aventura, marks the beginning of a new era for Dominican pop music. The lack of variation in instrumentation, key, and tempo can become tiring. Though the bachata genre is pretty young and music lovers are still getting to know its first generation, the youthful Dominicanos of Aventura and their huge peer fan base are ready to be recognized. The reggaeton-influenced "Ella y Yo" and the spirited merengue "Por Tu Orgullo" are welcome variations on an otherwise stylistically homogeneous disc.
Though lacking depth at times, the vocal style of Anthony "Romeo" Santos has become a hallmark of the group and has won the affection of fans far and wide. The musician's ear will delight in Lenny's skillful guitar playing and tasteful, hip production, which foreshadow a long, fruitful career in the industry. Under the clever guise of a boy band lurks some genuine musicianship, particularly evident in Lenny and Mikey Santos. In fact, with their widespread popularity and the outpouring of groups who mimic their distinctly New York-influenced bachata, they may be helping to define the genre, as well. Despite the title, with 2005's God's Project, Aventura continues to define their own destiny.
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