Tito Nieves, born Humberto Nieves in Puerto Rico, grew up in the U.S. and kickstarted his music career with the New York-based orchestra Cimarron. Transitioning to a solo artist in 1986, Nieves gained recognition for singing salsa in English and achieved commercial success with hits like "I Like It Like That." His discography includes notable albums such as Classic (1988), Fabricando Fantasias (2004), and Canciones Clasicas de Marco Antonio Solis (2008). Nieves continued to make waves in the Latin music scene with chart-topping singles and albums, collaborating with producer Sergio George on projects like Una Historia Musical (2018).

Throughout his career, Tito Nieves maintained a strong presence on the music charts, consistently delivering successful releases and engaging in extensive touring. His albums like Entre Familia (2010) and En Dos Idiomas (2015) showcased his enduring popularity, with the latter peaking at number four on the Tropical Albums chart. Nieves' dedication to his craft and ongoing collaborations with industry professionals like Hector Lavoe and Conjunto Clásico have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the salsa genre, culminating in projects like Navidad a Mi Estilo (2017) and the compilation album Canciones Que No Se Olvidan (2017).