Adicto is a playful yet confessional bachata where Prince Royce and Marc Anthony slip into the shoes of a hopeless romantic who just cannot say no. The narrator hops from a dazzling blonde who speaks several languages to a glamorous Russian ready for a Paris shopping spree, handing out promises and credit-card swipes like candy. His friend keeps warning him that he has already given away almost everything, but the only thing the singer admits is, “Lo reconozco, soy un adicto” – I admit it, I am an addict. The “addiction” here is not to substances but to the thrill of fleeting flirtations, late-night dancing, and the illusion of endless love.
Wrapped in irresistible bachata rhythms, the song captures that tug-of-war between reason and impulse. Royce’s smooth vocals and Marc Anthony’s seasoned advice create a fun back-and-forth: one voice trying to justify his nonstop romantic escapades, the other trying to pull him back to reality. By the final chorus, the listener is left swaying to the guitar and bongos, fully aware that this charming protagonist is caught in a cycle of passion, regret, and repetition – and loving every minute of it.
Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas on May 11, 1989, in The Bronx, New York City, is an American singer and songwriter of Dominican descent. From a young age, Royce showed a passion for music, experimenting with songwriting and poetry before launching his professional career in 2008.
He is best known for his fresh blend of bachata, Latin pop, and R&B, which propelled his 2010 self-titled debut album to the top of the US Billboard Latin Albums and Tropical Albums charts. Hits like "Stand by Me" and "CorazĂłn Sin Cara" earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards, making him one of the leading figures in modern Latin music. Royce has since released several successful albums, including "Phase II," "Soy el Mismo," and "Five," collaborating with stars such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull.
Prince Royce continues to innovate by mixing traditional bachata with contemporary sounds, inspiring a new generation of Latin music fans worldwide.