KING OF BACHATA, directed by Charles Todd and Devin Amar, and produced by Sony Music Latin, Chimby Productions and Scheme Engine, combines the making of and greatest moments of this formidable live performance with the travels of Dominican late-night host, author and comic, Joel “The Child Mero" Martinez as he journeys to the Caribbean nation to seek out the soul of bachata. Mero’s journey takes us to the eating places and bars of the countryside of the Dominican Republic, the place the sound originated and retraces its rise to worldwide recognition. We additionally get a behind-the-scenes take a look at Santos’ inventive course of, his inspirations, and his tireless work within the studio. This documentary movie and live performance is a love letter to the style, impressed by Romeo’s Utopia album. That includes shock performances from Cardi B and Aventura, the live performance is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Latin tradition and a defining second within the historical past of Latin music.
