The duo caught the world's attention and expanded this genre globally, paving the way for artists like Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderón.
It became a huge commercial and critical success in Puerto Rico, selling over 100,000 copies at the time and turning the duo into one of the most popular music groups on the island.
[1] Over the course of time, the reggaeton genre gained prominence outside of Puerto Rico and despite Héctor & Tito's temporary loss of popularity due to a Christian album which didn't sell well and rap battles against Rubio y Joel and Baby Rasta & Gringo which also affected their sales; by 2002 Héctor & Tito won their lyrical battle against Rubio y Joel and regained their position as one of the most popular acts in Puerto Rico.
Thanks to international hits such as "Duele (Cuando El Amor Se Va)", "Gata Salvaje" and "Felina", the positive reception of these songs throughout Latin America and the United States made Héctor & Tito protagonists in the expansion of the reggaeton culture alongside artists such as Don Omar, Tego Calderon and the hitmaking production duo Luny Tunes.
[3] Due to unforeseen pressures from the unexpected success, tensions arose between the fellow artists and both decided to pursue solo ambitions amid an inamicable split.
Divino, "Mayor Que Yo" featuring various artists, and his solo project The Bad Boy which was certified Latin platinum by the RIAA in 2006.
[8] Tito would feature alongside many prominent Latin music acts such as Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario, Zion & Lennox and Wisin & Yandel.