Courtesy of: Aruba Daily
Jerry Geoffrey Royce Rojas (born May 11, 1989), known professionally as PrinceRoyce, is an American bachata recording artist, musician and record producer from The Bronx, New York. He debuted in early 2010 with the release of hiseponymous studio album, which includes hit singles “Stand by Me” and ”Corazón Sin Cara”.
He started his career when he signed on with TopStop Music label. His eponymous debut album, “Prince Royce,” was recorded in 2009 and released in 2010.
The album became a success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart and has been certified platinum. The lead single from the album, “Stand by Me” is a cover of a song which was originally composed and performed by Ben E. King. The single reached number one on the Latin Tropical Airplay chart and number eight on the Top Latin Songs chart. His second single, Corazón SinCara, also reached number one on the Latin Tropical Airplay chart.
At the age of twenty-two, Royce garnered the Composer of the Year Award at the 2012 Latin Billboard Awards, becoming the youngest person in the history of the awards to receive the honor. At 23 he won the 2013 BMI Latin Songwriter of the Year Award.
In 2013, the artist signed a major recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment for the release of Spanish-language albums through Sony Music Latin as well as English-language albums via RCA Records.
Royce, who has performed on the X-Factor and has been a special guest on Extra! is currently recording his first English-language album slated for release this fall.
