Israel Cruz
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Israel Cruz in April 2011 |
| Background information |
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| Birth name |
Israel Cruz |
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| Born |
Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Origin |
Sydney, Australia |
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| Genres |
Pop, dance, R&B |
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| Occupation(s) |
Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer |
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| Instruments |
Vocals |
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| Years active |
2003–present |
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| Labels |
Nufirm Records |
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Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer.[1] Cruz was born in Quezon City, Philippines and at the age of 3 moved to Melbourne, Australia with his family. He currently lives in Sydney, Australia with friends and has written and performed with Australian singer Stan Walker.[2]
Career
His single, "Party Up", was released as a digital download and an extended play.[3][4] It peaked at number 33 on the Australian Singles Chart, becoming Cruz's highest-charting single since 2004's "Old Skool Luv".[5] "Party Up" was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipping 35,000 copies.[6] Regarding the song's reception, Cruz stated in an interview with Dominic Di Francesco of Rhyme and Reason: "I feel like it’s been good. For me, it’s not about having a No.1 record. I focus on making good music that the people like. I’ve seen so many artists have so much more than me [with regards to] the deals that they get. But I haven’t needed a job since about 2004. I’ve learnt how to make money off music. I just love putting out records and I love the response “Party Up” has been getting. I feel like I’m always going to be the guy who makes these street anthems. One day, if it crosses over, thank God. But my thing is making music I like, putting it out and if the people love it – great!"[7]
Discography
Albums
| Year |
Album details |
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| 2005 |
Chapter One
- Released: 2 September 2005
- Formats: CD
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| 2009 |
The Legacy
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Singles
| Year |
Title |
Peak chart
positions |
Certifications |
Album |
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| AUS[9] |
| 2004 |
"Wake Up With You" |
44 |
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Chapter One |
| 2005 |
"Old Skool Luv" (featuring Valerii & Kg) |
18 |
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| "Work Da Middle Pt. 2" (featuring Thara) |
59 |
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| "My Girl" |
— |
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| 2007 |
"Do It Again" |
— |
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The Legacy |
| "Gemini" featuring Fabolous |
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| 2009 |
"Freak Tonight" |
— |
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| 2011 |
"Party Up"[10] |
33 |
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TBA |
| 2012 |
"Save My Life"[12] (featuring Elen Levon) |
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| "Body"[13] (featuring The Twins) |
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| "—" denotes releases that failed to chart. |
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Featured singles
| Year |
Title |
Album |
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| 2011 |
"Naughty"[14] (Elen Levon featuring Israel Cruz) |
Non-album single |
| 2012 |
"Hey Girl"[15] (Dean Cassidy featuring Israel Cruz) |
Non-album single |
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Songwriting credits
Awards and nominations
| Award |
Category |
About |
Result |
| 2006 |
| Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006 |
Best R&B Single – Work Da Middle |
Himself |
Nominated |
| Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006 |
Best R&B Album – Chapter One |
Himself |
Nominated |
| Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006 |
Best Video Clip – Work Da Middle |
Himself |
Nominated |
| APRA Music Awards 2006 |
Best Urban Music Songwriter |
Himself |
Nominated |
| 2007 |
| Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2007 |
Best R&B Single |
Himself |
Winner |
| Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2007 |
Best Male Artist |
Himself |
Nominated |
| APRA Music Awards 2007 |
Best Urban Music Songwriter |
Himself |
Nominated |
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References
