“Imitadora” is a fiery Bachata confession where Romeo Santos turns detective of the heart. Over sensuous guitar and syncopated percussion, he feels that the woman beside him is only a copy of the lover he once knew. Memories of electric kisses and rain-soaked first times haunt him, so he puts the mystery on trial: Who is this stranger who has hijacked your body? Where is the wild, skin-tingling partner who used to set me aflame?
The lyrics unfold like an interrogation room scene. Romeo demands proof—dates, hotel numbers, intimate secrets—to expose the impostora hiding in plain sight. His mix of yearning, suspicion, and playful bravado captures the bittersweet moment when passion cools and familiarity feels foreign. “Imitadora” ultimately warns: if you let love lose its spark, the real you may vanish, leaving only a pale imitation in your place.
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born on July 21, 1981, in New York City, is an iconic American singer and songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Bachata," Romeo rose to fame as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking bachata group Aventura, which helped bring this traditional genre to international audiences by blending it with hip hop and R&B.
Since launching his solo career in 2011, Romeo Santos has become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever, with over 24 million records sold worldwide. His music features heartfelt bachata rhythms infused with Latin pop, and he is celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and collaborations with artists such as Usher and Drake. With numerous sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Santos continues to shape Latin music and captivate fans around the globe.