Prince Royce Discusses Fame, Humble Beginnings

by Dorean K. Collins and Marissa Armas

Prince Royce has been in the music industry for only eight years, but he has already become a fast-rising star. The bachata singer, whose given name is Geoffrey Royce Rojas, brought his FIVE concert tour to his hometown, New York, performing at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. NBC Latino spoke to him Wednesday about his music, the future of his career, and what it was like for him to go from selling phones at a wireless store to performing on stages all across the country.

Apart from singing, Prince Royce wants to explore acting and running. In November, he is running the New York City Marathon. “I think I’m officially an athlete, I don’t know, but let’s see,” he said.

Currently, Prince Royce is raising funds for the National Kidney Foundation and Change for Kids at https://www.crowdrise.com/princeroycerunsnyc.

Prince Royce’s FIVE tour ends Sunday in Miami. He said he wants to continue doing something positive for his communities.

“It feels great to feel like you’re doing something positive,” Prince Royce said. “Taking a risk, and gambling and succeeding, I think it’s a story that I hope motivates kids like me… I think everything is possible.”