Raulín Rodríguez
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Raulín Marte Rodríguez (born June 16, 1971) is a Dominican bachata artist. He is one of the first major bachata artists to have international success. As a pioneer of the bachata genre, he helped grow the genre's popularity in the 1990s. While traditional bachata songs were often risque and suggestive, Raulín Rodríguez's idealized romantic lyrics widened the appeal of the genre of bachata, helping it get regular radio play.[1] Rodriguez is known as "El Cacique" and is one of the most established musicians to ever come from the Dominican Republic. He has many international hits, including the songs: "Nereyda", "Medicina de Amor", "Soledad", Esta Noche, and many more. Three of them have been certified Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[2]
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Birth name | Raulín Marte Rodríguez |
Also known as | El Cacique |
Born | (1971-06-16) June 16, 1971 (age 53) Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic |
Genres | Bachata |
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Years active | 1993–present |
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