Independent/Tribu del Sol/Humo del placer. Endorsement: Hendrix Drums/ Diril Cymbals/ Advancedears/Aquarian Drum heads USA. Originally from the Dominican Republic, he started playing Drums in 1991.He is best known by his stage name, Papolo Sonoro. In 1995 he traveled to New York City to take lessons at Drummer Collective. In 1996 returned home to start the band Tribu del Sol, along with Rafa Payan and Laura Rivera. In this group he is involved in songwriting, composing the lyrics to all the songs, as well as sharing producing credits with co-founder Rafa Payan. The group achieved large success in the Latin pop/rock market, with several songs leading the charts in his natal Dominican Republic, as well as Venezuela, Colombia, New York City, and Spain. Hits such as Buscame, No Me dejes Morir, Ni siquiera el Sol and Por ti, are songs that have become hymns for a generation of devoted fans. The band produced two albums, the first one: "Buscando Una Razon” was chosen by Billboard Magazine and received the title of Best Hispanic Pop/Rock in 1998.
He has also published two solo albums, ERES (2006) and Libertad Sonora (2014), which have allowed him to collaborate with recognized musicians, including Luis Payan, Sandy Gabriel, Edgar Molina, Alfio Lora, Peter Nova, and Alex Mansilla among others. His songs Delivery de Amor and TU, reached the #1 spot on the charts in the Dominican Republic for several weeks. His success allowed him to open concerts for renowned international artists including Shakira, Robi Draco Rosa, Fito Paez, La Ley, Joaquin Sabina, Pedro Guerra, Jaguares, among others. His first solo album ERES, was nominated for the 2006 Album of the Year at the Soberano Awards. He is currently working on his third solo album, Que me Falte Todo (2018), which includes the participation of renowned bass player Tony Levin. He is also involved in the project: El Humo del Placer, on which he is the producer, working alongside Alexis de Pena and Mariela Vinas, creating fusion Caribbean music and electronic beats.
He the owner of Sonoro Studios, and has also developed a successful career in advertising, producing commercials and jingles for international brands for the Caribbean market.
Brands include Stella Artoi, Shell, Taco Bell, KFC, Jeep, Heineken, Pepsi, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Bayer, Ron Brugal, Bohemia beer, Nestle, Carlos Rossi, Santa Carolina, Brahma Beer, Frito Lay, Budweiser, Orange, 7up, Nissan, Toyota, Popular Bank, Banesco, Tricom, Altice, Yamaha, Suzuki, Infiniti, Mazda, Audi, Presidente Beer, Coors Light, Marlboro, Maranatha Colombian, Monster, Coffee, Baskin Robins, Samsung, Scotiabank, Renault, Yogen Frust, M&M, Huggies, V8, Corona Beer, Sealy, Milex milk, Barcelo, Hiunday, Santo Domingo Coffee, Shiraz Wine, Red Bull ... among others.
