What is Prince Royce’s Net Worth?
Prince Royce, the American singer-songwriter and record producer, has a net worth of $20 million. He gained global recognition in 2010 with his hit singles “Stand by Me” and “Corazón Sin Cara.” Royce began experimenting with music and writing poetry in his teenage years, and at nineteen, he met his future manager, Andrés Hidalgo, who introduced him to Sergio George. George signed Royce to his independent label, Top Stop Music. In 2010, Royce released his self-titled debut album, which produced his breakthrough hits “Stand by Me” and “Corazón Sin Cara.” The album won three awards at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2011, including Tropical Album of the Year. He has since released several commercially successful albums, collaborated with major artists such as Shakira, Snoop Dogg, and Pitbull.
Early Life of Prince Royce
Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas in the Bronx borough of New York City on May 11, 1989, is the second oldest of four children to Dominican parents Ángela and Ramón. He sang in his elementary school choir and participated in talent shows as a child. At the age of 13, he began writing poetry which later turned into songwriting.
Early Music Career of Prince Royce
Prince Royce began his music career at the age of 15, collaborating with his friend José Chusán. He later teamed up with Vincent Outerbridge and record producer Donzell Rodríguez. At the age of 19, he met producer Andrés Hidalgo, who became his manager and helped him focus on bachata music. Hidalgo also introduced him to producer Sergio George, who was impressed by his demos and signed him to his label Top Stop Music.
Royce’s Self-Titled Debut Album Goes Platinum
Royce’s self-titled debut album, released in March 2010, debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. It eventually climbed to the top spot and was supported by four singles, including a cover of “Stand by Me” and “Corazón Sin Cara.” The latter became the best-performing Latin song of 2011. The album was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA that same year.
Prince Royce’s Music Career
Prince Royce released his second studio album, “Phase II,” in 2012. The album consisted of a diverse range of musical genres, including bachata, R&B, and mariachi, with songs in both Spanish and English. The album produced popular Latin singles such as “Las Cosas Pequeñas,” “Incondicional,” and “Te Me Vas.” Later that year, Royce released his first compilation album, “#1’s.”
In 2013, Royce signed with Sony Music Entertainment and released his third studio album, “Soy el Mismo.” The album reached number one on the Top Latin Albums chart, and the single “Darte un Beso” also reached number one on the Latin charts. In 2014, Royce released his first predominantly English album, “Double Vision,” which included the hit singles “Stuck on a Feeling” featuring Snoop Dogg and “Back it Up” featuring Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull.
In early 2017, Royce released his fifth studio album, “FIVE,” which also reached number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. The album included popular singles such as “Culpa al Corazón” and “Déjà Vu,” a collaboration with Shakira. In 2020, Royce released his fifth number-one album on the Latin Albums chart, “Alter Ego.”
Notable Collaborations
Royce has collaborated with various artists throughout his career, including Daddy Yankee on the hit song “Ven Conmigo” in 2011, and Maná on “El Verdadero Amor Perdona” in the same year. He also collaborated with Anthony Santos on “Qué Cosas Tiene el Amor” in 2015, and opened for Ariana Grande on her Honeymoon Tour. In 2016, he worked with Sofía Reyes on the vocal duet “Solo Yo,” and has also released collaborative singles such as “100 Años” with Ha*Ash, “Sensualidad” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and “Bubalú” with Becky G and Anuel AA.
Noteworthy Television Appearances
Prince Royce has made several notable appearances on television, both as himself and in acting roles. He served as a coach on the reality singing competition series “La Voz Kids” in 2013, and was the winning coach for both of his two seasons. In 2016, he starred as Saint Peter in Fox’s musical special “The Passion: New Orleans.” Royce also had a recurring role as a dance coach in the fourth season of the Hulu teen drama series “East Los High.” From 2018 to 2019, he voiced the character Prince Marzel on the Disney animated series “Elena of Avalor.”
Marriage and Divorce with Emeraude Toubia
In 2011, Prince Royce started dating actress and model Emeraude Toubia. The couple tied the knot in late 2018. However, in early 2022, they filed for divorce.
