History of Prince Royce in Timeline
Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas, is an American singer who developed a passion for music at a young age. As a teenager, he explored songwriting and music composition. At 19, he met his future manager, Andrés Hidalgo, who introduced him to producer Sergio George. Impressed by Royce's demos, George signed him to his label.
1961: Release of "Stand by Me" (Original)
Royce's debut album included a cover of Ben E. King's 1961 hit song "Stand by Me," which topped the US Billboard Tropical Songs chart.
May 11, 1989: Birth of Geoffrey Royce Rojas
On May 11, 1989, Geoffrey Royce Rojas, known professionally as Prince Royce, was born. This event marks the beginning of his life and future career in music.
2007: Meeting with Atlantic Records
At age fifteen, Royce began his music career, forming a duo and later adopting the stage name "Prince Royce." In 2007, he had a meeting with Atlantic Records, marking a pivotal moment in his journey to becoming a successful artist.
February 2010: Release of "Corazón Sin Cara"
Released in February 2010, "Corazón Sin Cara" reached number one on both the US Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Songs charts.
March 2, 2010: Debut Album Release
On March 2, 2010, Royce released his self-titled debut studio album, produced mainly by Hidalgo and Sergio George.
March 2010: Release of Debut Album
In March 2010, Royce released his self-titled debut studio album, featuring hit singles "Stand by Me" and "Corazón Sin Cara".
December 2010: Collaboration with Sergio George
In December 2010, Royce collaborated with Sergio George on the song "El Campo de los Sueños," which served as the theme song for ESPN's "Domingo de Grandes Ligas."
April 2011: Collaboration with Daddy Yankee
Royce collaborated with Daddy Yankee in April 2011 on the song "Ven Conmigo," which was included in Daddy Yankee's album "Prestige."
May 2011: Signing with Atlantic Records
Royce signed with Atlantic Records in May 2011 to release English-language albums, marking a significant step in his career.
September 2011: Tour with Enrique Iglesias
Royce joined Enrique Iglesias as a special guest on his Euphoria Tour, which commenced in mid-September 2011, expanding his reach to a broader audience.
2011: Beginning of Relationship
Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia were first romantically linked in 2011.
2011: Billboard Latin Music Awards Success
Royce received three awards at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2011, including Tropical Album of the Year, marking a significant achievement in his career.
April 10, 2012: Release of "Phase II"
Royce released his second studio album, "Phase II," on April 10, 2012, featuring a blend of musical styles and both English and Spanish lyrics.
November 2012: Release of Compilation Album
In November 2012, Royce's label released "#1's," a compilation album that debuted at number three on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.
November 19, 2012: Release of "#1's"
Royce's label released a compilation album titled "#1's" on November 19, 2012, featuring his hit songs.
2012: Release of "Prestige"
Daddy Yankee's album "Prestige," featuring the Royce collaboration "Ven Conmigo," was released in 2012.
April 2013: Royce Signs with Sony Music Entertainment and Receives BMI Honor
In April 2013, Royce signed a significant record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, marking a turning point in his career after legal disputes with his previous label. This new venture included releasing his third Spanish-language album under Sony Music Latin and his debut English-language album under RCA Records. The same year, he was recognized as the BMI Latin Songwriter of the Year.
July 15, 2013: "Darte un Beso" Release
On July 15, 2013, Royce released "Darte un Beso," the lead single from his upcoming album. The song achieved major success, topping various Latin music charts and reaching triple-platinum certification.
October 8, 2013: "Soy el Mismo" Album Release and Chart Success
Royce's third album, "Soy el Mismo," was released on October 8, 2013, and quickly gained popularity, reaching number fourteen on the Billboard 200 chart.
2013: Return to Primarily Spanish-Language Album
"Five" marked Royce's first primarily Spanish-language album since "Soy el Mismo" in 2013.
2013: Release of "Soy el Mismo"
In 2013, Royce's third studio album, "Soy el Mismo," was released, featuring the single "Darte un Beso."
April 2014: Collaboration with Michel Teló
In April 2014, Royce collaborated with Brazilian musician Michel Teló to record a Portuguese version of his hit single "Darte un Beso," titled "Te Dar um Beijo."
November 24, 2014: "Stuck on a Feeling" Release
On November 24, 2014, Royce released "Stuck on a Feeling" featuring Snoop Dogg, marking the first single from his upcoming album, "Double Vision." The song garnered significant success, becoming his highest-charting single in the United States.
2014: Award Nominations and Recognition
2014 marked a year of widespread recognition for Royce. He received his second nomination for Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the Latin Grammy Awards for "Soy el Mismo." He also earned three nominations at the Billboard Music Awards, including Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Album for "Soy el Mismo," and Top Latin Song for "Darte un Beso." His success continued with "Darte un Beso" winning Streaming Song of the Year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards.
2014: Nomination for "#1's"
The compilation album "#1's" was nominated for Tropical Album of the Year at the 2014 Latin Billboard Music Awards.
March 2015: The Honeymoon Tour with Ariana Grande
In March 2015, it was announced that Royce would be joining Ariana Grande's "The Honeymoon Tour" as the opening act for 40 dates across the United States.
March 24, 2015: "Qué Cosas Tiene el Amor" Release
On March 24, 2015, Royce released "Qué Cosas Tiene el Amor," a collaborative single featuring Dominican Republic singer Anthony Santos.
May 2015: "Back It Up" Release
In May 2015, Royce released "Back It Up," the second single from "Double Vision," featuring Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. The song performed well, reaching the top ten on the US Latin Pop Songs chart and earning Royce his eighth Latin Grammy nomination.
July 24, 2015: "Double Vision" Album Release
On July 24, 2015, Royce released "Double Vision," his first predominantly English-language album.
November 2015: "Culpa al Corazón" Release
In November 2015, Royce released "Culpa al Corazón," a single from his upcoming fifth studio album.
2015: Music Style Evolution
In 2015, Prince Royce's music evolved to incorporate a more upbeat, party-like feel while maintaining his signature guitar sound.
2015: Release of "Double Vision"
Royce's first primarily English-language album, "Double Vision," was released in 2015, featuring collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull.
January 2016: "Culpa al Corazón" Music Video Release
The music video for "Culpa al Corazón" was released in January 2016, featuring actress Emeraude Toubia, who was rumored to be romantically involved with Royce.
January 29, 2016: "Solo Yo" Release
On January 29, 2016, Royce and Mexican singer Sofía Reyes released their duet single, "Solo Yo." The song was later nominated for Pop Song of the Year at the Premios Lo Nuestro 2017 awards.
March 11, 2016: "Nobody But Me" Release
An English version of "Solo Yo," titled "Nobody But Me," was released as a single on March 11, 2016.
March 20, 2016: Royce Stars in "The Passion"
Royce showcased his acting skills on March 20, 2016, by portraying Saint Peter in the Fox Broadcasting Company's live musical production of "The Passion."
April 2016: Relationship Confirmation
After years of speculation, Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia publicly confirmed their relationship in April 2016.
July 2016: The Bad Man Tour and "Hands" Charity Single
Royce embarked on "The Bad Man Tour" with Pitbull in July 2016, further solidifying his presence in the music scene. That same month, he joined forces with approximately 27 other artists to record "Hands," a charity single dedicated to honoring the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting and supporting their families.
2016: Singles Released to Promote "Five"
Between 2016 and 2017, four singles were released to promote "Five": "La Carretera," "Moneda," "Ganas Locas," and "Déjà Vu." "Déjà Vu" achieved remarkable commercial success, becoming certified 9× Platinum (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
February 24, 2017: "Five" Album Release
February 24, 2017, marked the release of Royce's fifth studio album, "Five," under Sony Music Latin. The album featured collaborations with renowned artists like Shakira, Chris Brown, Zendaya, Farruko, Gerardo Ortíz, Gente de Zona, and Arturo Sandoval. "Five" became his fourth album to reach number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
June 2017: Engagement
Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia reportedly became engaged in June 2017.
2017: "Solo Yo" Nominated for Pop Song of the Year
"Solo Yo," Royce's collaboration with Sofía Reyes, received a nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the Premios Lo Nuestro awards ceremony in 2017.
2017: New Singles and Collaborations
After concluding the promotion of "Five," Royce released two more singles in late 2017: "100 Años" with American musical duo Ha*Ash, and "Sensualidad" with DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin. "Sensualidad" secured a spot in the top 10 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
2017: Release of "Five"
Royce released his fifth studio album, "Five," in 2017, which became his fourth number-one album on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
November 6, 2018: "Bubalú" Release
In anticipation of his sixth studio album, "Alter Ego," Royce released several singles and engaged in collaborations throughout 2018 and 2019. One of the most significant releases during this time was "Bubalú," a collaboration with DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, and American singer Becky G, released on November 6, 2018. The single performed well, reaching the Top 30 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in the US.
November 30, 2018: Marriage to Emeraude Toubia
Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia officially married on November 30, 2018.
August 12, 2021: "Lao' a Lao'" Release
On August 12, 2021, Royce released "Lao' a Lao'," marking his first single since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the first from his upcoming seventh studio album. The song achieved significant success, peaking at number 23 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, securing the top position on both the Latin and Tropical Airplay charts, and achieving platinum certification from the RIAA.
December 2, 2021: "Veterana" Release
On December 2, 2021, Royce and Dominican Bachata singer Elvis Martínez released their collaborative single "Veterana." The song reached number seven on the Billboard Tropical Airplay charts and was included in Martínez's tenth studio album, "Mi Muchachita" (2022).
December 17, 2021: Alternate Version of "Lao' a Lao'" Release
Royce released an alternate version of "Lao' a Lao'" on December 17, 2021.
February 3, 2022: After Party Release
On February 3, 2022, Prince Royce released the single "After Party" in collaboration with Farruko, DJ Alex Sensation, Mariah Angeliq, and Kevin Lyttle.
March 3, 2022: Te Espero Release
Prince Royce released "Te Espero" with María Becerra on March 3, 2022. The song topped tropical radio charts in multiple countries and reached number 1 on the Latin and Tropical Airplay charts.
March 7, 2022: Divorce Filing
Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia filed for divorce on March 7, 2022. The experience significantly influenced his album "Llamada Perdida."
June 23, 2022: Si Te Preguntan... Release
On June 23, 2022, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and Jay Wheeler released "Si Te Preguntan...", achieving significant success on Billboard charts and topping the Monitor Latino Dominican Republic charts.
October 1, 2022: Sold-Out Show at United Palace
On October 1, 2022, Prince Royce performed a sold-out show at the United Palace in New York City as part of his Classic Tour.
December 8, 2022: Otra Vez Release
Prince Royce released "Otra Vez" on December 8, 2022, as his final single of the year. The song performed well on Billboard and Monitor Latino charts.
February 9, 2023: Le Doy 20 Mil Release
On February 9, 2023, "Le Doy 20 Mil" was released by Prince Royce and El Alfa. The song achieved success on Billboard and Monitor Latino charts.
April 20, 2023: Me EnRD Release and Performance
Prince Royce released "Me EnRD" on April 20, 2023, and performed it live that evening at the Latin American Music Awards. The song saw success on both Billboard and Monitor Latino charts.
January 16, 2024: Llamada Perdida Announcement and Cosas de la Peda Release
Prince Royce announced his seventh studio album, "Llamada Perdida," on January 16, 2024, and released "Cosas de la Peda" with Gabito Ballesteros as the lead single.
February 15, 2024: Morfina Music Video Release
Prince Royce released the music video for "Morfina," featuring Paloma Mami, on February 15, 2024, a day before his album release.
March 7, 2024: Calumnia Release
On March 7, 2024, Prince Royce and Carlos Rivera released the single "Calumnia."
2024: Llamada Perdida Inspired by Divorce
Prince Royce's seventh studio album, "Llamada Perdida" (2024), was heavily influenced by his divorce from Emeraude Toubia.
