He attempted to sing as a hobby in his early youth, occasionally teaming with Lester Cole, one of the brothers of composer Roberto Cole and later Mayagüez mayor Benjamín Cole. Their pairing was indistinctively known as "El Dúo Juvenil" and "El Dúo Azul".
In his formative years, he attempted singing as a hobby, occasionally partnering with Lester Cole, a brother of composer Roberto Cole and later the mayor of Mayagüez, Benjamín Cole. Their collaboration was known by various names, including "The Young Pair" and "The Blue Team".