**“Odio” is a bittersweet confession delivered over smooth bachata guitar and R&B beats. Romeo Santos sings from the raw center of jealousy: he adores the woman he lost, yet he loathes the new man who now gives her the stability Romeo never could. From the very first lines, envy grows like a wildfire. Romeo admits he is “aniquilado en el despecho” - totally destroyed by spite - and every thought of her newfound happiness burns him with regret. The chorus twists the knife: he hates the rival even if that rival makes her smile, and he cannot shake the painful truth that the “war” for her heart ended long ago.
Drake slides in with a slick English verse that mirrors Romeo’s obsession, blending two cultures and two languages into one dramatic plea. His playful bravado (“I would just much rather give you a baby”) only highlights the desperation both men feel. Together they paint a portrait of love’s dark side, where admiration turns to envy, and longing turns to open odio - hate - toward anyone who stands in the way of that impossible second chance. Listeners are left swaying to the rhythm while tasting the sting of a love that slipped through trembling hands.
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.