Now a resident of Miami, Tito Puente Jr. was born and raised in New York City with a Puerto Rican descent. Under the tutelage of his father, "El Rey ," his first instrument was percussion. Later, he attended school in Long Island where he further developed his skills a musician while studying piano and composition at home. When he was old enough, TitoPuente Jr. began playing the New York City club scene with other well-known Latin artists from the area. In his current band, Tito is the lead signer and percussionist. TitoPuente Jr. still plays the piano but uses it mainly for writing songs. Moreover living in culturally diverse Miami has had a most positive effect on Tito's creativity and innovative approach to his music.

Tito Puente Jr. has begun leaving a mark as an artist of distinction. With one record album and three videos to his credit, plus a slew of concert tours under his belt, Tito has become a force to be reckoned within Latin music. Determined to reach people of all generations, Tito's music is a fusion of POP Latin Jazz and Dance, laced with influences of Mambo, Cha Cha and Merengue . Tito calls it "Latin Dance a new explosion of authentic music created from the streets"

Tito Puente Jr.'s debut album, " Guarachando ," which he Co-produced for the EMI-Latin label, featured the hit single " Oye Como Va " (a cover of his father's signature standard), which charted at #7 on Billboard's Dance chart and earned him a Latin Music Award for "Best Video of the Year."

Tito Puente Jr. has performed in many parts of the world, but mostly in North and South America. He has been featured in magazines, newspapers and television programs such as Urban Latino, Latin Style, American Way, Reggae Report, People En Español , Radio & Musica , DMA, Billboard, The Miami Herald, Good Day New York, E Entertainment, CBS Noticias , NBC, Canada News, Onda Max, Control, Caliente , Primer Impacto , El Gordo y La Flaca , Ocurrio Asi and has also appeared in an HBO special. "I'm thrilled with the many faces and sounds of Miami. The opportunity to listen to music from Mexico, South America, the Caribbean and other parts of the world has allowed me to expand my own musical horizons, so my music can reach more people."

Thrilled with the support he has gotten from his father who has also been known to sit in with his son's band on occasion - Tito Puente Jr. plans to follow in his foot steps, creating for his generation what "El Rey " has done for his own in the past fifty years. Tito continues his quest with his sophomore efforts titled " Sientelo " (Feel It), which is already getting rave reviews with his hit " Azucar and also with his second single " Caliente ," which is a tribute to his father. " Caliente " has today's Urban salsa sound and yesterday's, and it is sure to cross all borders.