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In 2006, Love left the group to embarked on his own career as an artist. He singed with [[Sony BMG]] and released the first single of his first album "[[Tengo Un Amor]]" on July 18, 2006. On the [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' charts]], it peaked at number 100 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], at number 2 on the [[Hot Latin Songs]] chart, and at number 1 on the [[Latin Rhythm Airplay]] chart. It was certified 2× [[RIAA certification|Platinum]] in the U.S. by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) He released his debut LP on and self titled album ''[[Toby Love (album)|Toby Love]]'' on September 5, 2006, under the record labels [[Sony BMG]] and Scarlito.<ref name="promotion"/> It featured collaborations with [[Judy Santos (singer)|Judy Santos]], [[Julio Voltio]], and [[R.K.M & Ken-Y|Rakim & Ken-Y]]. The album also featured the singles "Don't Cry (La Niña Que Soñé)" and "Amores Como El Tuyo". The album was certified [[RIAA certification|Platinum]] in the U.S. by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). In 2007, he received four nominations to the [[Billboard Latin Music Awards]] for songs included in his debut album.<ref name="promotion"/> Love won awards for two categories, [[2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards#Tropical Airplay Song of the Year|Tropical Airplay Song of the Year]] for the debut single, and [[2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards#Other Latin|Latin Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year]] for the debut album.<ref name="promotion"/><ref>{{cite magazine |title=2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052527/2007-billboard-latin-music-awards-winners |author=Billboard Staff |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607075027/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052527/2007-billboard-latin-music-awards-winners |archive-date=7 June 2013 |date=April 27, 2007}}</ref> |
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On July 17, 2007, he released a remix version of the album titled ''Toby Love: Reloaded''. It featured collaborations with [[Max Santos|Max Agende]], [[Jorge Celedón]], [[Magic Juan (reggaeton musician)|Magic Juan]], [[Vakero]], [[Fanny Lú]], [[Alexis & Fido]], and [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], along with the artists from the original version of the album. In the same year, he was featured in the [[Tito El Bambino]]'s song "La Busco", for Bambino's second studio solo album, [[It's My Time (Tito El Bambino album)|It's My Time]]. The music video was released in 2008. |
On July 17, 2007, he released a remix version of the album titled ''Toby Love: Reloaded''. It featured collaborations with [[Max Santos|Max Agende]], [[Jorge Celedón]], [[Magic Juan (reggaeton musician)|Magic Juan]], [[Vakero]], [[Fanny Lú]], [[Alexis & Fido]], and [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], along with the artists from the original version of the album. In the same year, he was featured in the [[Tito El Bambino]]'s song "La Busco", for Bambino's second studio solo album, [[It's My Time (Tito El Bambino album)|It's My Time]]. The music video was released in 2008. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Octavio Rivera |
| Also known as | Soul Love |
| Born | March 20, 1985 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Toby Love (born Octavio Rivera; March 20, 1985) is an American singer, rapper and songwriter of Puerto Rican descent.[1] Based on The Bronx, New York, he is best known for being a former member of Aventura before pursuing a solo career, mostly known for their 2002 album We Broke the Rules, later performing a style of bachata music that combines traditional and urban singing and production.[1][2] In 2006, he embarked on a solo career, thus gaining success. His debut single, "Tengo Un Amor", helped him rise to fame in mainstream Latin music. Since then, he became one of the most successful bachata artists of the 2000s and 2010s with hits like "Llorar Lloviendo", "Te Parece Poco", "Lejos", "Vestida De Blanco", among others.
Early life
Toby Love was born in The Bronx, New Yorkon March 20, 1985, to Puerto Rican parents. Coming from a musical family, he grew up listening to a bunch of different music genres, such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, bachata, merengue and salsa. His father Toby Rivera sang with the salsa orchestral group Conjunto Clásico. His mother was later remarried to a Dominican man, which eventually led to Toby Love's exposure around both Dominican and Puerto Rican cultures. Being exposed to bachata, he decided to pursue a career in music under that genre. He Lived in the same neighborhood as the bachata group Aventura. He became close friends with the member Mikey, who later asked Love to join the group.[3][4]
Career
Working with Aventura (1999-2005)
Max, offer Love the opportunity to work with Aventura and he accepted. He started working with Aventura in 1999 as a backup vocalist and additional percussionist.[5] His voice was featured in the groups seconds album, We Broke the Rules, for the songs "I Believe" and "Gone", which is a bachata cover of an NSYNC's song.[2][6]
Becoming his own artist, Debut album, and Love is Back (2006-2009)
In 2006, Love left the group to embarked on his own career as an artist. He singed with Sony BMG and released the first single of his first album "Tengo Un Amor" on July 18, 2006. On the Billboard charts, it peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, at number 2 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and at number 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart. It was certified 2× Platinum in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) He released his debut LP on and self titled album Toby Love on September 5, 2006, under the record labels Sony BMG and Scarlito.[2] It featured collaborations with Judy Santos, Julio Voltio, and Rakim & Ken-Y. The album also featured the singles "Don't Cry (La Niña Que Soñé)" and "Amores Como El Tuyo". The album was certified Platinum in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2007, he received four nominations to the Billboard Latin Music Awards for songs included in his debut album.[2] Love won awards for two categories, Tropical Airplay Song of the Year for the debut single, and Latin Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year for the debut album.[2][7]
On July 17, 2007, he released a remix version of the album titled Toby Love: Reloaded. It featured collaborations with Max Agende, Jorge Celedón, Magic Juan, Vakero, Fanny Lú, Alexis & Fido, and Pitbull, along with the artists from the original version of the album. In the same year, he was featured in the Tito El Bambino's song "La Busco", for Bambino's second studio solo album, It's My Time. The music video was released in 2008.
On May 20, 2008, he released the first single for his second album, "Llorar Lloviendo". On the Billboard charts, it peaked at number 22 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, at number 7 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart, and at number 2 on the Tropical Airplay. The single was certified Gold in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). On July 21, 2008, he released Love Is Back.[8] It included the single "Amor Primero". The album featured collaborations with BHaze, Sopranito, and Magic Juan. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart.
Continued success (2010-Present)
Love has released more albums, numerous singles and has collaborated with more artist.
Artistry
His musical influences include Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Juan Luis Guerra and Héctor Lavoe, which inspired Love to produce the mixture of R&B and bachata in his songs He was also inspired by Crunk Hip-Hop music while recording half of his debut album in Miami. Love became a fan of Crunk Hip-Hop music. He incorporated it into his bachata music, thus creating the subgenre Crunkchata.[1] Love produces the majority of the music used in his albums, along with co-producer Eddie Perez.[1]
Legacy
Toby Love is recognized as the artist that made the subgenre of crunkchata popular.[1] His eponymous debut studio album is the only bachata album to ever be awarded Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the 2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards. His debut single "Tengo Un Amor", his his most successful song and elevated him to stardom. Since then he has released more hits, including 5 number 1 singles on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart. He was dubbed as La Voz de la Juventud (The Voice of the Youth).
Personal life
In addition to living in New York, Toby Love also spends his time between homes in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and New Jersey.[1] Love hopes to begin working as an actor, in addition to his career as a musician.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
- Toby Love (Sony BMG, 2006)
- Love Is Back (Sony BMG, 2008)
- La Voz De La Juventud (Sony Music, 2011)
- Amor Total (Top Stop Music, 2013)
- Bachata Nation (Elegant Records, 2016)
Compilation albums
- Mis Favoritas (Sony Music, 2012)
Singles
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| 2006 | "Tengo Un Amor" | 100
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| "Don't Cry (La Niña Que Soñé)" | —
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| 2007 | "Amores Como El Tuyo" | —
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| 2008 | "Llorar Lloviendo" | —
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22
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36
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Love is Back
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| "Amor Primero" | —
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| 2010 | "Te Parece Poco" | —
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15
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La Voz de la Juventud
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| 2011 | "Casi Casi" | —
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15
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31
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| "Quizás" (featuring Yuridia) | —
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| 2012 | "Lejos" | —
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Amor Total
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| 2013 | "Todo Mí Amor Eres Tú" | —
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| 2014 | "Hey" | —
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37
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Bachata Nation
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| 2015 | "We Never Looking Back (feat. French Montana)" | —
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| "Vestida De Blanco" | —
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| 2016 | "No Le Eches La Culpa" | —
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Featurings
- Tito El Bambino : La Busco
- Alexis & Fido - Soy Igual Que Tu
- Chosen Few Movement - Grind It Up (featuring Toby Love & Lumidee)
- Omega - Tu No Ta Pa Mi (Remix)
- Magic Juan - La Otra Noche
- Aventura - I Believe (Yo Creo) & Gone
- Javi G - Por Qué? (Toby Love y Mikey)
- Tony CJ - Mi Primer Amor (Salsa Version)
- Fanny Lu - Y Si te Digo (Bachata, 2007)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Latin Music Interview: "Toby Love Becomes the Voice of the Youth"
- ^ a b c d e Toby Love Coming to Los Angeles To Promote His New Album
- ^ Otero, Navani (2006-10-03). "nocheLatina - Q&A Sessions: Toby Love". nocheLatina. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ^ "Ex integrante de Aventura, Toby Love, presenta credenciales en el Centro de Arte & Comunicación Celinés Toribio". El Nuevo Diario. 2006-12-15. Archived from the original on 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Toby Love - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Toby Love to Become First Spanish Singing Artist to Perform at Van Andel Arena". Van Andel Arena Insider. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Billboard Staff (April 27, 2007). "2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013.
- ^ People Staff. "Toby Love: "The bachata of the future."". People en Español. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Toby Love Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Toby Love – Tengo Un Amor". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Toby Love – Llorar Lloviendo". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
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