Tito Rodríguez was a legendary Puerto Rican singer, composer, and bandleader whose career helped define the golden age of Latin music. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, in 1923, he moved to New York City and became one of the leading figures of the mambo craze in the 1950s. His music spanned multiple genres, including bolero, cha-cha-cha, and Latin jazz, with hits like Inolvidable and Cara de Payaso. He was known for his rivalry with Tito Puente, as both competed for dominance in New York's Latin music scene. Rodríguez passed away in 1973, but his music remains a staple in Latin American culture, influencing countless artists across generations.