Lenny Santos

Len Melody (born October 24, 1979) is an American guitarist, composer, producer and entrepreneur.

He rose to global fame as the co-founder of the bachata group Aventura where he served as producer, lead guitarist, vocalist, composer and musical director.

Aside from being a musician and producer, he owns multiple businesses such as restaurants and lounges in the New York City area.

Some of Lenny's credits as producer, guitarist and composer include Prince Royce, Romeo Santos, Henry Santos, Natti Natasha, Toby Love, Camila, Chayanne, Thalia, Frank Reyes, Optimo, Andy Andy, Carlos & Alejandra, Ivy Queen, Elvis Martinez, De la Ghetto, Elvis Crespo, Karlos Rosé, Khea, Alam A, among others.

He performed the song live with Karol on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon alongside Chi Requinto, lead guitarist of Romeo Santos band.

[4] Lenny, alongside his brother Max and his friends Anthony and Henry formed the group Los Tinellers in 1995, releasing a studio album which did not do well.

In 2002, the song, "Obsesión" achieved huge success in many countries, topping many international charts like France, Germany and Italy.

Aventura's sound broke into the mainstream thanks to Lenny and the group helped bring bachata to international popularity.

[7] Since then they have released countless top charting songs, such as "Corazon de Hierro (feat.

Max left the group to pursue and focus on his rap career, which he was supposed to do back when Aventura broke up.