Tito el Bambino

Biography

Efraín David Fines Nevares (born October 5, 1981), known professionally as Tito El Bambino, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who rose to fame as part of the duo Héctor & Tito. In 2010, his song "El Amor", written with Joan Ortiz Espada, was awarded Latin Song of the Year by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). He was awarded Songwriter of the Year at the 2011 ASCAP.

1996–2004: Héctor & Tito

Héctor & Tito released their first album in 1998. Together, they became reggaetón stars, releasing several successful albums and being featured on several compilation records. The two became one of the most sought-out acts in the genre. The duo became the first reggaetoneros to sell-out a massive concert in Puerto Rico, at the iconic Choliseo, paving the path for other artists such as Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee and others.
Héctor & Tito released a number of hit songs in Latin America, as well as on U.S. Spanish-language radio stations, including "Amor de Colegio" (feat. Don Omar), "Felina", "Baila Morena" (feat. Glory) and "No Le Temas a Él", a song which not only raised their own popularity, but helped increase awareness for the then-new group Trébol Clan. They released a final album, Season Finale, which featured some of their greatest hits. After nearly a decade of working together, a public controversy between themselves fueled the duo's separation; Hector, being perceived as "disloyal", had publicly insinuated that Tito was "gay" and dressed "effeminately" during one of their live concerts, something which deeply bothered Tito.

2004–2006: Solo career and Top of the Line

After much delay, Tito's debut solo album, Top of the Line×Top of the Line21 March 2006 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 20 tracks1Intro1:382Caile3:133Mi chica rebelde3:154Mía3:545Secreto2:436Máximo3:067Tu cintura3:108Me da miedo2:479Reto2:4810Peligro3:1611Flow natural2:5612Será4:5413Te extraño3:0914¿Dónde están?2:5315Corre y dile3:1216Grito latino3:0417Me tiemblan las manos2:4418Súbelo3:0519Sonsoneo3:2420Tuve que morir (Outro)2:23, was released. The album was a hit, topping both the Puerto Rican and the US Latin Rhythm Albums charts, and peaking at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart.
Top of the Line featured 20 new songs, among them many collaborations with other artists, including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Beenie Man. The album spawned a number of hits, such as "Caile", "Mía" (feat. Daddy Yankee), "Tu Cintura" (feat. Don Omar), "Flow Natural" (feat. Beenie Man and Deevani), "Secreto", "Máximo", "Tuve Que Morir" and "Me Da Miedo", among others.
Top of the Line: El Internacional is a limited edition of the album Top of the Line, with five bonus songs not included on the original version, "Siente El Boom (Remix)", "Enamorado", "Calentándote", "Bailarlo" and "Voy a Mí". The lead single off the album was "Siente El Boom×El boom5 April 2022 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1El boom2:54 (Remix)", which was a hit in Argentina. "Siente El Boom×Siente el boom12 July 2011 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Siente el boom3:08" was also included on Chosen Few II: El Documental (2006) featuring Randy; for Tito's record Top of The Line: El Internacional, the remix features Randy, along with his partner Jowell, and De La Ghetto. The second single, "Enamorado", did not receive as much promotion or airplay as "Siente El Boom" but was still a hit on Puerto Rico's radio stations. "Siente El Boom" became more popular throughout Latin America, peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Subsequently, "Enamorado" was cancelled for release, with "Bailarlo" being chosen for a single.

2007–2008: It's My Time

It's My Time is the second album by Tito "El Bambino", and was released on October 2, 2007. The record was a success, charting at No. 50 on the mainstream Billboard 200 albums chart and topping the US Top Latin Albums chart. The first single, "Solo Dime que Sí", received notable airplay on the radio. The artists featured on the album include R.K.M & Ken-Y (on "Fans"), Pharrell ("Booty"), Toby Love ("La Busco"), Jadiel ("Sol, Playa y Arena", with Arcángel and Franco "El Gorila" on a remix), Olga Tañón ("En la disco" and remix, and "El Tra").

2009–2010: El Patrón

El Patrón (2009), Tito's third solo effort, is one of his most successful albums, reaching the top of the Mexican and Venezuelan charts, as well as peaking at No. 10 on the mainstream US Billboard 200, a primarily English-language chart. The album also peaked at No. 1 on the US Top Latin Albums chart and No. 2 on the US Top Rap Albums chart. The hit "Vamos Pa'l Agua" was released as the lead single, although it was ultimately not included on the actual album. The album includes fellow reggaetón artists Zion y Lennox and Plan B. Successful chart-toppers from the record included "El Amor" and "Under", which also have popular music videos. "El Amor" was officially remixed four times, with four different artists (Yolandita Monge, Jenni Rivera, Chiky Flow, and La India).
In February 2011, Tito approached producer duo group GrüvStar to compose a dance remix of the song "Llueve El Amor×Llueve el amor1 March 2011 · Single · RemixSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Llueve el amor (salsa version)4:20".

2011–2012: El Patrón: Invencible

His younger brother now known in his disc, "Invencible×Invencible8 February 2011 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Llueve el amor3:552Llama al sol3:263Barquito3:414Máquina del tiempo3:545Éramos niños4:236Chequea cómo se siente3:327Basta ya4:038Quiero besarte3:099Ella es libre4:1110Dime cómo te va3:1211Basta ya (pop)3:2912Apaga luz4:1013Candela3:2914Llueve el amor (versión banda)3:5115Llueve el amor3:54", by his artist name, Emanuel El Bambi. Tito has said that he will still be doing this type of music 10 years from now.

2012–2013: Invicto

On May 26, 2012, Tito released the first promotional single of the album called "Dame La Ola", and a month after, he released the video of this single. In October, Tito released "Por Qué Les Mientes", a duet with Marc Anthony, as the single for his new album. On November 19, 2012, he released his new album Invicto×Invicto19 November 2012 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1¿Por qué les mientes?3:332Me fascinas4:003Dime si no es verdad2:524Tu olor3:115Ahora no sé3:106Me gustas3:207Alzo mi voz3:388Él no te lo hace como yo3:149Llegaste tú3:1210¿Qué ellos pretenden?3:2011Dame la ola (salsa)4:1212Dámelo2:2813Dame la ola3:0614¿Por qué les mientes? (versión alternativa)3:33, and on the same day, Tito also released the music video for "Por Qué Les Mientes".

2014–2020: Alta Jerarquía

On November 24, 2014, Tito released his sixth studio album titled Alta Jerarquía×Alta jerarquía24 November 2014 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 18 tracks1Sólido2:572Como antes3:553Controlando2:534A que no te atreves3:075Adicto a tus redes3:176Miénteme4:377Él está celoso3:118Adicta al sexo3:199Contigo3:3110¿Qué les pasó?3:3411Compromiso3:1812La calle lo pidió3:3113Ricos y famosos3:2614A que no te atreves (remix)3:5015Gatilleros2:4816Hay que comer3:3717Pensando en ti3:0518La calle lo pidió (remix)4:25, of which three singles were released: "A Que No Te Atreves×A que no te atreves9 June 2014 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1A que no te atreves3:07", "Controlando×Controlando18 November 2014 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Controlando2:53" and "Adicto a Tus Redes". On March 13, 2015, performed a successful concert at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico, along with numerous singers, intended to promote his album. In 2020 he released a song "Mueve La Cintura" feat. Guru Randhawa and Pitbull.

2020–present: El Muñeco

On December 16, 2020, Tito released his seventh studio album titled El Muñeco×El muñeco18 December 2020 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1I Love You3:012Se va3:193Tímida3:414Baila morena2:595Sexy sensual3:386Ok2:257Por ti3:578Soltero2:289Sé que te perdí2:5610¿Por qué me buscas?3:20, of which two singles were released: "I Love You×I Love You11 December 2020 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1I Love You3:01" featuring Jay Wheeler and "Por Ti×Por ti28 October 2020 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Por ti3:58" featuring Lenny Tavarez.