Héctor Mayelyn Hungría Pacheco (known artistically as Pacheman or Pacheman RD) is a Dominican singer, songwriter, and arranger who has developed an influential style merging modern merengue típico with urban street mambo.

Musical beginnings and duos

Pacheman began his career participating in street merengue and urban projects such as «Alfa y Omega». He achieved national popularity as part of the energetic duo Pacheman & Griselito, exploring rhythmic fusions of mambo, perico ripiao, and traditional Afro-Dominican gagá elements in singles like «Lo Que Tengo» and «Pa Ke Suden Los Cachetes».

Modern merengue típico and solo career

As a soloist, arranger, and composer, he pioneered a contemporary take on merengue típico with modern studio arrangements, working with producers such as Nipo 809. In 2026, his single «Motivo» achieved major radio airplay and streaming circulation across the Dominican Republic, followed by cuts like «Cosas Locas».

Legacy

Pacheman represents the inventive adaptability of Dominican dance music, continuously refreshing accordion-driven merengue traditions with street rhythms and contemporary urban songwriting.