I think marriage works for some people, but I just don't think it could work for me. I don't see it.

Growing up, I was always trying to catch a great show. And that's where I learned an artist gets respect. That's what makes people talk.

If you ask me what's Aventura's forte, I'll obviously say its capacity to deliver hits.

I basically try to give people top quality.

I think that every song has to be like it could be the biggest hit of my album.

When I get on the stage, I try to connect with the fans and offer them the best of the best. I want them to see it as a music journey.

For me, it's always an organic process. I don't personally reach out to artists without the music being created first.

I create the music, and if this artist could complement this record, I reach out.

There's a misconception in my opinion... and it's that we Latinos have to go do an American album, an English album, an Anglo production, to cross over.

I don't know if I believe in marriage - I believe in love.

I was extremely shy. I am still shy, but I won't show it on stage.

I started singing one day along with my cousin, and I didn't take it too seriously. The people started telling me, 'Hey, you have a nice voice.' and I was like, 'Really?'

I run in the West Side highway. I've gotten recognized, but unless you're a runner, you really can't do nothing but just point.

I want to try different things but, most importantly, always be true to my roots and keep it organic. I'm never going to leave bachata behind. I'm always going to be a bachatero first.

I try to transmit emotion and soul in my voice, but my true passion has always been writing. I feel more like a writer than anything else.

I've been able to perform in front of thousands of people on stage in a character that's nothing like me. I'm very shy.

I always had a passion for writing, but I always visualized other artist singing my lyrics, I never visualized myself.

I'm a huge salsa fan. I actually have a salsa on my album, 'Formula Vol. 2,' featuring Marc Anthony.

I never think about any of my accomplishments and I always get butterflies in my stomach and I never get too comfortable with the status.

This Romeo character is something I decided to create, like my alter ego. So the name Romeo was invented from the original Romeo and Juliet. I wanted to show people I'm like a modern Romeo.

If you think of any strange fusion with bachata, most likely, we've done it. It's bachata mixed with different elements. We don't follow any style.

I don't do nothing to disrespect the fans.

I don't tweet very much. I still believe in the mystery of an artist. I believe in going out when I'm ready to sell my product. A lot of artists are out there every day. But I remember the Julio Iglesiases, the Jose Joses - and it was about the music.

I'm not taking for granted being managed by Roc Nation. They have a lot of relations, and they have a reach that I clearly could benefit from.