Renowned music producer Xtassy dies at 37

• Music producer Juan Abreu, famously known as Xtassy, ​​has died at the age of 37.
• Xtassy’s death was confirmed by one of his relatives.
• Xtassy produced musical hits for artists like Don Omar, Pitbull and Romeo Santos.

The music industry mourns another loss. Dominican music producer Juan Alfonso Abreu, better known as Xtassy and who worked on hits for artists such as Don Omar, Pitbull, Natti Natasha and Romeo Santos, has died at the age of 37, as confirmed by several relatives.

Xtassy part of the Dominican production duo A&X has died for reasons not yet specified, reported The Sun on Saturday February 5. However, the celebrity portal People indicated on Friday that although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed, on social media some speculate that it could be a suicide.

«Legends never die»: Fans mourn the death of Xtassy

The tragic news was confirmed by his lifelong colleague Alcover, whose real name is Milton Restituyo, in a post on Instagram which he posted after midnight on Friday, February 4. In the publication he wrote: «Devastated is not even the slightest expression of how I feel right now.»

“Thinking that we don’t have you with us, I can’t accept it not even writing it, my cute little brother I love you. We became men, fathers, dreamers, professionals together and you inspired me every day we shared. You are a legend and legends never die. I will carry you with me forever. God give us the strength to understand your will, there is a mother without her son, children without their father, brothers without consolation, help us for we have lost a great human being”.

Xtassy “gave everything for music”

In the same post, artist Luchy DR commented, “I can’t believe it! May God give his whole family and those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him a lot of strength for this great loss, may he rest in peace. I still can’t believe it,» while music producer Fabrizio wrote: «I’m so sorry! God in his mercy wanted him at his side and he took him from us! A great man who gave everything for music!”.

The newspaper The Sun specified that Xtassy was born under the name of Juan Alfonso Abreu in the Dominican Republic and grew up in New York. Along with Alcover, Xtassy was behind Don Omar’s 2010 smash hit Danza Kuduro, which also featured Lucenzo.

Xtassy was behind the hit Danza Kuduro

The song received a Latin Grammy nomination and reached the number 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. To date, the popular song has more than a billion views on YouTube, The Sun said. The duo was also behind several hits between 2009 and 2013, such as Tabú and Dutty Love, which made Natti Natasha known.

The duo then released their first album as artists in 2016 with The Rise: Latin Street Hits, which featured a number of up-and-coming Dominican artists at the time, including Mozart La Para, Messiah, Mark B and Natti, stated the report from The Sun on Saturday 5 February.

Xtassy reflected Caribbean culture in his music

Xtassy had said some time ago to Billboard: “We have lived all of our lives in New York, but we have our culture and our Caribbean roots and that is reflected in the music”. Xtassy described himself as a «multi-platinum super producer, DJ, father, friend, musician, and photographer» on his Instagram page.

The tributes have already begun to rain down on social media, with Natti writing on her Twitter page: “Rest in peace Xtassy! Strength to the family”. And in the last publication that Xtassy made on his Instagram on January 26, messages of condolences have also begun to be posted.

Kind messages from artists after Xtassy’s death

Artist Mickey Then wrote: “Brother, you don’t know how much we’ll miss you. You have left a huge void in our hearts. But one thing I can assure you, my bro X, we will always remember you as the great brother and friend that you were here on earth. May God receive you with open arms. Very difficult to say goodbye to you, see you later, my brother. A huge hug wherever you are.

In the latest Xtassy post, singer-songwriter Engel Montaz also wrote: “Damn bro, seriously. I can’t believe this bro, I was talking to you yesterday on a live and ran into this. I can’t believe it, bro, I can’t believe it”, while the singer Joey Montana stated: “My brother, I hope my words reach heaven, God have you in glory and give strength to your family. Always with a positive energy. It was a pleasure working by your side and the few times we did you showed me what kind of humble and talented person you were, rest in peace.

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