Antony Santos – La Chupadera

Antony Santos established the modern commercial bachata template with this monumental 1991 release. Nicknamed El Mayimbe, Santos introduced a crisper, syncopated requinto technique characterised by rapid descending chromatic runs and melodic call-and-response vocal shouts. Hits like Voy Pa' Llá brought infectious dancefloor swagger and aristocratic polish to guitar-driven amargue.