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After very disappointing record sales more than three years in a row, Luis Vargas has since retired from the business.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEventually, Luis Vargas did make a comeback. Most Dominicans never lost faith in his return and he is just as popular now as he ever was. His record label, however, has changed his image from a humble bachata singer to a more urban Reggaeton style.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntony Santos and Luis Vargas have also been known for many rivalries over the internet and on stage. 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