Israel Cruz

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Israel Cruz
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Israel Cruz in April 2011
Background information
Birth nameIsrael Cruz
Born Quezon City, Philippines
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Pop, dance, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsNufirm Records

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 lives in Sydney, Australia with friends and has written and performed with Australian singer Stan Walker. [2]

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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

TitleDetails
Chapter One
The Legacy

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Certifications Album
AUS
[9]
[10]
2004"Wake Up With You"44Chapter One
2005"Old Skool Luv" (featuring Valerii & Kg)18
"Work Da Middle Pt. 2" (featuring Thara)59
"My Girl"
2007"Do It Again"The Legacy
"Gemini" featuring Fabolous
2009"Freak Tonight"68
2011"Party Up" [11] 33TBA
2012"Save My Life" [12] (featuring Elen Levon)
"Body" [13] (featuring The Twins)
"—" denotes releases that failed to chart.
YearTitleAlbum
2011"Naughty" [14] (Elen Levon featuring Israel Cruz)Non-album single
2012"Hey Girl" [15] (Dean Cassidy featuring Israel Cruz)Non-album single

Songwriting credits

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryAboutResult
2006
Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006 Best R&B Single – Work Da MiddleHimselfNominated
Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006Best R&B Album – Chapter OneHimselfNominated
Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2006Best Video Clip – Work Da MiddleHimselfNominated
APRA Music Awards 2006Best Urban Music SongwriterHimselfNominated
2007
Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2007Best R&B SingleHimselfWinner
Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand 2007Best Male ArtistHimselfNominated
APRA Music Awards 2007Best Urban Music SongwriterHimselfNominated

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