Bachata star Kiko Rodriguez first began experimenting with percussion instruments around the age of 12 before moving to guitar. He began giving concerts shortly thereafter, performing publicly throughout his early teens. After his initial regional success, and with three well-liked original albums to his credit, Rodriguez began receiving invitations to perform internationally. He toured throughout the Caribbean, Europe, and the States, performing for bachata fans worldwide, a fan base that grew with each passing year. Rodriguez's fourth studio album, Directo al Corazon, proved to be a breakthrough success for the artist, with a long string of singles to its credit. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez