Biografia / Biography
After years of singing traditional Latin music individually and sticking to the musical norms, International Boyz are now adding their own twist to Latin Music.International Boyz are a tropical music group from New Jersey, United States. International Boyz was formed in 2012 by AGL, Ronny & Yulio, three of whom are natives of New Jersey but families are from Dominican Republic. The group was formed to create a new movement with each members musical talents, AGL representing R&B and Bachata, Ronny Junior focusing on Pop and Yulio Cartoon on Merengue and Vallenato. These three youngest guys made their big break with the hopes of breaking tropical music out its traditional base and fuse with modern popular sounds. We felt it was important to stick to what we each know best and unite and create a different sound and look than what was being done.
Angel M. Santos better known as AGL was born in the Dominican Republic and always grew up surrounded with musical influences. He began singing at the age of seven and at the age of fourteen, he started a new journey by coming to the United States. AGL, is a triple threat, singer, songwriter and dancer. With his charming good looks and sultry voice he is known as the R&B singer of the group. His inspiration for music has always been his mother and continues to be his motivation through all of his endeavors. “I think everyone has a gift and mine is being able to express myself through music and entertain people,” says AGL. He has produced tracks for artists such as Eric Wright amongst others. AGL is working hard to achieve his dream and now as part of International Boyz he is one step closer.
Ronny Junior was introduced to music as a young child when he often accompanied his father to the recording studio and watched him record with his band. At the age of nine, Ronny Junior discovered he could sing and he began to develop his talent and grow a passion for writing songs; however, he never expressed his love for music to his family. By the time he was thirteen he took his talent to the next level to keep himself off the streets of Jersey City and started to record songs with his friends at their home studios. As a result, Ronny Junior enhanced his skills further and began to record on his own. Now at age twenty he is the hopeless romantic of the group and expresses that through his lyrics.
Julio C. Valdez Jr known professionally as Yulio Cartoon is an American singer, composer and producer born in Paterson,N.J and raise in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Yulio comprises the 3rd member of International Boyz. At the age of thirdteen he started in the music industry producing and exploring his writing skills by writing poems. At such a young age he already had the passion to not only write and produce but to sing as well. It was after this that he decided to begin writing his own songs and at the age of fifteen, he took the decision to begin his singing career. This young kid has had the opportunity to compose song and produce to big artists. Before Yulio formed part of International Boyz, he released his first single "Tonto & Loco" that reached over a million views on youtube just in three month after he released the song. " God has given me a talent to be able to express what I feel in my lyrics and behind a microphone. Being part of this group "International Boyz" was the best thing that has happened in my life and in ours, because our chemistry we had the opportunity to touch many hearts because many people identify with our songs" says Yulio.
International Boyz, released their first single, “Mami Dime A Ver”, in the summer of 2012. “Mami Dime A Ver” with this track they had the opportunity to be on MTV3, VH1 and Music Choice. Their second record, "Yo Te Quiero Asi" has made a big impact on society because many women identify with this song. This song has caught a large worldwide public acceptance, since at the same time is sponsored by the company of Juan Magan "We Love Aseres".We want our music to be upbeat and no matter where you are or what language you may speak that when you hear our music it makes you want to get up and dance and always reminds you of a good time.” Currently you’ll find International Boyz promoting their single, Mami Dime A Ver. International Boyz are revolutionizing the Latin music scene so get ready for an international takeover!