J. Martin

New York's J'Martin is an acclaimed vocalist known for his vibrant, stylistically cross-pollinated brand of bachata. Born Mart+¡n Espinal in Queens, New York to Dominican parents, J'Martin spent his first eight years in the United States before moving back to his family's hometown of Santiago, Dominican Republic. Interested in music from a young age, he grew up listening to both traditional Latin music and American pop. He also gained early encouragement performing at parties and exploring percussion at school. After returning to the United States with his family at age 15, he...