Domenic Marte (also known as Domenic M or D. Marte) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known for pioneering the Bachata Pop genre. He rose to prominence in 2004 with his debut single Ven Tú, which peaked at number 7 on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical Airplay chart April 30th 2005 and remained on the chart for 34 weeks. With a career spanning over two decades, Marte has released multiple bilingual albums, blending traditional Bachata with Latin Pop and R&B influences. He has charted over 15 times on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical charts, released the first fully English Bachata album, and earned nominations from Premio Lo Nuestro and the Billboard Latin Music Awards. As of 2025, his music has streamed in over 162 countries, with more than 22 million Spotify streams for his hit Ven Tú and 27 million for his debut album Intimamente. As of 2025, Domenic MarteâÂÂs music has accumulated over 330 million streams on Spotify across all albums, including 283 million for For The World, 28 million for Intimamente, and 9.4 million for Deseos De Amarte, making him one of the most streamed independent Bachata artists in the digital era.
Domenic Marte was born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His father is from the Dominican Republic, while his mother is from Puerto Rico. In 2024, Marte was honored with a key to the city and had a street named after him in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in recognition of his contributions to music and culture. Domenic Marte's professional music career began in 2004 with the release of his debut single Ven Tú, a modern Bachata track infused with romanticism and Caribbean rhythm. The song first entered the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart at number 9 in November 2004, and eventually peaked at number 7 on the April 30, 2005 chart, remaining on the chart for a total of 34 weeks. Written by Wáscar Brazobán and produced by Gio Williams, Ven Tú helped introduce Marte's bilingual Bachata-Pop sound to a global audience.Intimamente included additional singles such as âÂÂElla Se Llevó Mi Vida,â âÂÂLa Quiero,â and âÂÂYa Que Te Vas a Ir,â receiving strong airplay across Latin Tropical, Spanish Contemporary, and Regional Mexican formats. âÂÂElla Se Llevó Mi Vidaâ peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Tropical chart.
In 2007, Marte released his second studio album, Deseos De Amarte, which featured hits like âÂÂCon Los Ojos Cerrados,â âÂÂYo Me Equivoco,â and âÂÂEse Soy Yo.â The single âÂÂEres AsÃÂâ earned Marte a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2010 Premio Lo Nuestro awards, along with additional nominations for Best Male Artist and Traditional Tropical Artist of the Year.
In 2013, Marte released his third album, The Voice, which expanded his musical scope and featured the hit âÂÂMuero De Celos,â a duet with Luz RÃÂos. The track reached number 4 on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical Airplay chart and became one of the highest-charting singles of his career.
In 2015, Marte became the first Bachata artist to release a full album in English, titled For the World. The album included Bachata covers of âÂÂPretty Womanâ by Roy Orbison, âÂÂIf Loving You Is Wrongâ by Luther Ingram, and âÂÂHard to Say IâÂÂm Sorryâ by Chicago. The album marked a new chapter in Bachata-Pop, bridging language and genre for global reach.
In 2016, Marte continued his success independently with the 2016 album "Al Fin Libre" with the single âÂÂComo Quisiera,â which became his first No. 1 on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical Songs Airplay chart. The song also received widespread radio support, including WLZL-FM in Washington, D.C., with over 70 spins per week.The same album also had the Duet "No Ves Que Te Amo" with Brenda K Starr that peaked on the same chart at Num #10.
In 2019, Marte released the compilation album For You Vol 1, which featured the hit âÂÂTe CasarÃÂas Conmigo,â a Top 3 singles In 2019, Marte released the compilation album For You Vol 1, which featured the hit "Te CasarÃÂas Conmigo," a Top 3 single on the U.S. BDS Tropical and Spanish Contemporary charts. Another standout track, "Contaré Los DÃÂas," reached number 18 on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical Airplay chart and peaked at number 4 on BDS Tropical and number 25 on Latin Pop BDS charts.
The single âÂÂIn My Eyes,â a collaboration with Stevie B, received radio support across multiple U.S. Latin radio formats and was listed among BIG MOVERS with six weeks of airplay on BDS Tropical, Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, and Latin Rhythm panels in September 2020. The song later reached #1 on MonitorLatinoâÂÂs USA Tropical âÂÂHot Songâ chart, based on 356 spins from U.S. radio stations for the week of October 18âÂÂ24, 2020.the U.S. BDS Tropical and Spanish Contemporary charts. Another standout track, âÂÂContaré Los DÃÂas,â reached number 18 on BillboardâÂÂs Tropical Airplay chart and peaked at number 4 on BDS Tropical and number 25 on Latin Pop BDS charts.
Between 2020 and 2025, several of Domenic MarteâÂÂs singles also reached the number 1 position on Music ChoiceâÂÂs Tropicales channel, including âÂÂPor Primera Vez,â âÂÂLuchare Por Tu Amor,â âÂÂDame De Tu Amor,â âÂÂEsposa Mia,â âÂÂEmociones,â âÂÂTu Final,â and âÂÂRecuérdame.â These placements reflected his continued popularity on U.S. Latin radio platforms and his growing footprint in national tropical music programming.
By 2023, Marte had charted seven singles from For You Vol 1 and surpassed a milestone of over 1.1 million Spotify streams for the album. His music streamed in over 162 countries, and several tracks hit number 1 on Music ChoiceâÂÂs Tropical and Pop formats.
In 2023, he made history as the first U.S.-based Bachata-Pop artist to perform at CubaâÂÂs iconic Casa de la Música in Havana, sharing the stage with Alexander Abreu y Havana Dâ Primera.
As of 2025, Domenic MarteâÂÂs music has surpassed 450 million lifetime cross-platforms music interactions,reflecting sustained weekly audience engagement across Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Youtube, and Amazon Music across all albums. Notable totals include âÂÂFor the Worldâ 322 million, âÂÂIntimamenteâ with 29 million, âÂÂDeseos De Amarteâ with 9.4 million, âÂÂAl Fin Libreâ with 2.5 million, and âÂÂFor You Vol 1â with 2.2 million streams.
In 2024, El Mundo Boston recognized Domenic Marte as a symbol of Latino pride in Massachusetts, highlighting his Dominican-American roots and his contributions to Bachata music over two decades. The article also emphasized his independent success and continued relevance in Latin music, citing his crossover appeal and recognition in both the U.S. and Latin American markets.
Domenic Marte has been invited to perform the National Anthem at New England Revolution (2017), Major League Baseball (MLB) games, including appearances at Fenway Park (2015, 2021, 2025) and Tampa Rays Stadium (2021), as part of Latin Heritage celebrations. His performances have honored Dominican-American contributions to music and culture, "placing him among the few Bachata artists to be featured in high-profile national sporting events" and receive such mainstream sports recognition.
Between 2024 and 2025, several of Domenic MarteâÂÂs songs charted internationally across iTunes and Apple Music:
Additionally, Ella Se Llevó Mi Vida was featured at #20 on SpotifyâÂÂs Ven Báilalo â Angel y Khriz playlist (3.8K followers), and Lucharé por Tu Amor reached a Spotify popularity index of 20 in March 2024.