Prince Royce facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prince Royce
Royce in 2012
Born	Geoffrey Royce Rojas (1989-05-11) May 11, 1989 (age 36) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actor
Years active	2008–present
Spouse(s)	Emeraude Toubia ​ ​ (m. 2018; div. 2022)​
Musical career
Genres	Latin pop bachata R&B
Labels	Top Stop Sony Latin RCA
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Geoffrey Royce Rojas (born May 11, 1989), who is known by his stage name Prince Royce, is an American singer. From a young age, Royce was interested in music. As a teenager, he started writing poetry and making his own songs. When he was nineteen, he met Andrés Hidalgo, who became his manager. Hidalgo introduced Royce to the producer Sergio George, who signed him to his record label right away.

In 2010, Royce released his first album, Prince Royce. It had two hit singles, "Stand by Me" and "Corazón Sin Cara". Both songs went to number one on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart in the United States. The album also reached number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.

His second album, Phase II (2012), was also a number-one hit on the Latin charts. In 2015, he released Double Vision, his first album mostly in English. It featured popular artists like Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull. His fifth album, Five (2017), became his fourth number-one album on the Top Latin Albums chart.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Geoffrey Royce Rojas was born and raised in The Bronx, New York. His parents are from the Dominican Republic. He is the second oldest of four children. His father was a taxi driver, and his mother worked in a beauty salon.

As a child, Royce sang in his school's choir and competed in talent shows. At age thirteen, he began writing poetry, which he later turned into songs. He said that the first time he performed for a crowd was when he sang a Christmas song in elementary school. He felt very comfortable on stage.

At fifteen, Royce started making music with a partner. At sixteen, he began using the stage name "Prince Royce." He decided to focus on making bachata music, a style from the Dominican Republic. When he was nineteen, he met his manager, Andrés Hidalgo. Hidalgo introduced him to producer Sergio George, who signed him to his label, Top Stop Music.

Career Highlights

2010–2012: First Albums and Big Hits

Royce performing in 2010

Prince Royce released his first album, Prince Royce, on March 2, 2010. The album's lead single was a bachata cover of the famous song "Stand by Me". It became a number-one hit on the U.S. Tropical Songs chart. His second single, "Corazón Sin Cara", also reached number one on the U.S. Hot Latin Songs chart. The album was a huge success and was certified double platinum.

In 2011, Royce won three Billboard Latin Music Awards. He also collaborated with famous artists like Daddy Yankee and the band Maná. He joined Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull on the Euphoria Tour.

On April 10, 2012, Royce released his second album, Phase II. It mixed different music styles, like bachata and mariachi. The album's first single, "Las Cosas Pequeñas", hit number one on the Latin charts. Phase II was certified platinum in the U.S. just six months after it came out.

2013–2015: New Record Deal and English Album

Royce on Acceso Total in 2012

In 2013, Royce signed a new record deal with Sony Music Entertainment. He released his third Spanish-language album, Soy el Mismo, that same year. The album's main single, "Darte un Beso", was a massive hit and went to number one on several Latin music charts.

During this time, Royce was also a coach on La Voz Kids, a singing competition for children. His team won the first two seasons of the show.

In 2015, Royce focused on making music for an English-speaking audience. He released his fourth album, Double Vision. The album included the song "Stuck on a Feeling" with Snoop Dogg and "Back It Up" with Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. He also joined Ariana Grande as the opening act on her The Honeymoon Tour.

2016–2020: Five and Alter Ego

Prince Royce Opening for Pitbull in Newark, NJ in 2016.

In 2016, Royce had a role in the live TV musical The Passion, where he played Saint Peter. He also had a recurring role on the Hulu TV series East Los High.

His fifth album, Five, was released in 2017. It was mostly in Spanish and featured collaborations with stars like Shakira, Chris Brown, and Zendaya. The album became his fourth number-one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The song "Déjà Vu" with Shakira was especially popular.

Royce in 2020

Royce's sixth album, Alter Ego, came out in 2020. One of its songs, "Carita de Inocente," set a record by staying at number one on the Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay chart for 29 weeks.

2021–Present: Recent Music and Tours

In 2021, Royce began releasing new music. His single "Lao' a Lao'" reached number one on the Latin and Tropical radio charts. He also released "Te Espero" with Argentine singer María Becerra in 2022, which was a big success across Latin America.

In 2022, Royce went on his Classic Tour, performing his greatest hits. The tour included two sold-out shows in his hometown of New York City.

In 2023, he was a coach on The Voice Chile. He also released the song "Me EnRD", which he performed live at the Latin American Music Awards.

His seventh album, Llamada Perdida, was released on February 16, 2024. It features collaborations with many artists, including Nicky Jam, Jay Wheeler, and El Alfa.

Musical Style and Influences

Royce has cited Marc Anthony (left) and Ricky Martin (right) as two of his influences.

Prince Royce is known for his urban bachata style. He often mixes bachata with other genres like pop and R&B. He has said that his biggest musical influences include Marc Anthony, Usher, and Jay-Z. He also looks up to Latin artists like Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, and Shakira for their impact on American culture. In the bachata genre, he is greatly influenced by the band Aventura.

Royce hopes his music will inspire others and be remembered forever, just like the music of the artists who inspired him.

Personal Life

Royce was in a relationship with actress Emeraude Toubia for many years. They married in 2018 but announced their separation in March 2022. This experience influenced the songs on his 2024 album, Llamada Perdida.

Filmography

Discography

Studio Albums

• Prince Royce (2010)
• Phase II (2012)
• Soy el Mismo (2013)
• Double Vision (2015)
• Five (2017)
• Alter Ego (2020)
• Llamada Perdida (2024)

Tours

Headlining

• Phase II Tour (2012)
• Soy el Mismo Tour (2014)
• Five World Tour (2017)
• Alter Ego Tour (2020)
• Classic Tour (2022)
• Llamada Perdida Tour (2024)

Co-headlining

• Power and Love Tour (with Wisin) (2014)
• Bad Man Tour (with Pitbull) (2016)

Opening act

• Euphoria Tour (for Enrique Iglesias) (2011)
• The Honeymoon Tour (for Ariana Grande) (2015)

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Prince Royce para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists