Tito Nieves
Humberto "Tito" Nieves is a Puerto Rican musician who became one of the leading salsa singers of the 1980s and the early 1990s.
Early life
Humberto "Tito" Nieves was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and raised in the United States.Career
Nieves began his career while participating in Orquesta Cimarron, a New York–based group. In 1977, he teamed up with singer Héctor Lavoe and his Orchestra and joined the Conjunto Clasico. Later, Nieves started his solo career in 1986, setting himself apart by singing salsa in English. He is known for his hits such as "El Amor Más Bonito", "Sonámbulo", and the English-salsa hit, "I Like It Like That" produced by Sergio George and remixed by Frankie Cutlass. Hits from the album Fabricando Fantasias included "Fabricando Fantasias" and "Ya No Queda Nada" with La India, Nicky Jam, and K-Mil. He attended Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, New York, where he played in a Spanish-language band named Makondo. Though he left before graduating, he was given an honorary diploma in 1994.The main producer and musical director for most of his recorded albums was Sergio George.
In 2007, he released Canciones Clasicas De Marco Antonio Solís, a tribute to Mexican singer, Marco Antonio Solís.
On August 12, 2021, Tito Nieves was the featured singer on Norberto Vélez's YouTube channel titled "Sesiones Desde La Loma Ep. 19".
Personal life
Tito Nieves was married to his first wife Wanda Vazquez, and had their son Ommy Nieves, who died of bone cancer at the age of 24. He later married Irma Nieves and had Humberto Nieves, Jr.Tito dedicated the song, "Fabricando Fantasias", to his deceased son. Tito married Janette Figueroa on January 28, 2017, in Puerto Rico.
Solo albums, singles and projects
The Classic Yo Quiero Cantar Déjame Vivir Mambo King 100th LP – Tito Puente – track "Nuestro Amor"Rompecabeza – The Puzzle Perfecta Combinacion – Familia RMM – track "Tu Por Aqui Y Yo Por Alla" with Tony VegaI Like It Like That Soundtrack Vol. 2 – track "I Like It" with The Blackout All-StarsDicen Que Soy – India – track "No Me Conviene" with IndiaUn Tipo Común Recordando a Selena – Familia RMM – track "No Me Queda Mas"Tribute to the Beatles – Familia RMM – track "Let It Be" with Tito PuenteLa Jungla Latina – Tres Equis – track "Ritmo, Sabor Y Salsa" with Miles Peña & Guianko Gomez Watermelon Man – Charlie Sepulveda – track "Hola" with Charlie SepulvedaDe Todo Un Poco – Ray Sepulveda – track "La Dama De Mis Amores" with Ray SepulvedaI Like It Like That Serie Cristal Greatest Hits Dale Cara A La Vida The Sir George Collection – track "I Like It"Clase Aparte Asi Mismo Fue En Otra Onda Arjona Tropical – track "Tu Reputacion"Muy Agradecido Temptation – Brenda K. Starr – track "Por Ese Hombre" with Brenda K. Starr & Victor Manuelle25° Aniversario con Conjunto Clasico Fabricando Fantasías Edicion Especial – Ismael Miranda – track "Eterno Nino Bonito" with Gilberto Santa Rosa & Ismael MirandaHoy, Mañana, y Siempre Soy Diferente – India – track "No Es Lo Mismo" with IndiaCanciones Clasicas De Marco Antonio Solís En Vivo Dos Canciones Clasicas De Marco Antonio Solís Entre Familia Mi Última Grabación Que Seas Feliz Mis Mejores Recuerdos En Dos Idiomas Canciones Que No Se Olvidan Navidad A Mi Estillo New Tradiciones – track "Aires de Navidad" with Adrienne HoughtonUna Historia Musical – with Sergio George Voy a Extrañarte Si Tu Te Atreves with Daniela Darcourt Trancao Colegas – Gilberto Santa Rosa – track "La Familia" with Gilberto Santa Rosa- ''Legendario''