La Demanda ("The Lawsuit") turns a classic bachata heartbreak into a playful courtroom drama. Romeo Santos — the Bronx-born, Dominican-raised ‘King of Bachata’ — joins rural-style legend Raulín Rodríguez to sue an unfaithful lover for the emotional havoc she has caused. Instead of pleading for her return, the duo files a “querella,” listing every sleepless night, feverish obsession and “lesión al corazón” as legal evidence. Their demand: a billion-dollar payout and freedom from the “red” in which she trapped them.
Behind the tongue-in-cheek legal jargon lies a deeper message about reclaiming dignity after betrayal. The singers admit how deeply they fell (“yo por su amor, llevo un delirio que me enferma”) yet finally choose self-worth over toxic passion, declaring that even eternal romantics have limits. The lively guitars, seamless back-and-forth vocals and clever metaphors invite listeners to laugh, dance and reflect on the fine line between love’s sweet surrender and the right to say “¡basta ya!”
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.