Drake And Romeo Santos Release New Song That Proves Bachata Has Gone Mainstream

Lovers of bachata, the romantic Spanish music genre that hails from the Dominican Republic, know Romeo Santos well. And now Drake joins Santos (and sings in Spanish!) on a new song called "Odio."

Romeo Santos, the self-proclaimed King of Bachata, whose 2012 album was the top Latin album of the year, features a host of cameos including Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, and Marc Anthony. But the first single features none other than Drake.

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The internet is...excited.

† Emily ✨ @itsSo_emilyx3

Me when I listen to Odio by Romeo Santos and Drake

07:39 PM - 27 Jan 2014

† Emily ✨@itsSo_emilyx3Follow

Me when I listen to Odio by Romeo Santos and Drake

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Rösaa Fucking Jasso @jasso_rosa69

Romeo Santos and Drake singing bachata together in spanish had me like.....

07:41 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Rösaa Fucking Jasso@jasso_rosa69Follow

Romeo Santos and Drake singing bachata together in spanish had me like.....

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Keish✨ @__KeishlaMarie

Idc I'm in love with Odio by Romeo & Drake❤️

08:16 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Keish✨@__KeishlaMarieFollow

Idc I'm in love with Odio by Romeo & Drake😍❤️💍💃

03:16 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

Julian Coz @PrettiBoiJULIAN

I don't speak Spanish but Romeo Santos new song with Drake is dope! lol #Odio

06:19 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Julian Coz@PrettiBoiJULIANFollow

I don't speak Spanish but Romeo Santos new song with Drake is dope! lol #Odio

01:19 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

LightBright ⚡️ @EatMyCookiexxx

Romeo santos & drake on the same track & drake is singing in Spanish it's over for Latinos all over the world

05:03 PM - 27 Jan 2014

LightBright ⚡️@EatMyCookiexxxFollow

Romeo santos & drake on the same track & drake is singing in Spanish 😳 it's over for Latinos all over the world 🙌

12:03 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

Lil Drea @swaggerific_17

Drake killed it with Romeo

09:10 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Lil Drea@swaggerific_17Follow

Drake killed it with Romeo

04:10 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

Roselaa♡ @rosaaxzt

#confession I've been listening to "Odio" -Romeo &Drake like nonstop today.

09:10 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Roselaa♡@rosaaxztFollow

#confession I've been listening to "Odio" -Romeo &Drake like nonstop today.

04:10 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

Sandra Franco @LaSandraF13

Drakes verse is Just .. no words. ROMEO SANTOS AND DRAKE ARE IN A FUCKING SONG!! ☺ life

09:09 PM - 27 Jan 2014

Sandra Franco@LaSandraF13Follow

Drakes verse is Just .. no words. ROMEO SANTOS AND DRAKE ARE IN A FUCKING SONG!! 😘👌☺ life

04:09 PM - 27 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

Drake surprised many by following Romeo's verse with his own in really smooth Spanish.

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Later in the song, he comes in rapping in English. Check out the song below. It's available on iTunes Monday.

Oh, and if you're not very familiar with Romeo, check out this hilarious teaser for his album to see how awesomely cocky he is.

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