Israel Cruz

 ( 1983 Births ) 

Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer. 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.

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Career His single, "Party Up", was released as a music download and an extended play. It peaked at number 33 on the Australian Singles Chart, becoming Cruz's highest-charting single since 2004's "Old Skool Luv". "Party Up" was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipping 35,000 copies. 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 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!"

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Discography

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Albums

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Singles

2004	"Wake Up With You"	44		Chapter One
2005	"Old Skool Luv"	18
	"Work Da Middle Pt. 2"	59
	"My Girl"	—
2007	"Do It Again"	—		The Legacy
	"Gemini"	—
2009	"Freak Tonight"	68
2011	"Party Up"	33	ARIA: Gold |align="center" rowspan=3TBA
2012	"Save My Life"	—
	"Body"	—
"—" denotes releases that failed to chart.

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Featured singles

2011	"Naughty"	Non-album single
2012	"Hey Girl"	Non-album single

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Songwriting credits

• Elen Levon
• "Naughty" (produced, featured)
• Jessica Mauboy
• "Been Waiting" (co-wrote, produced)
• "What Happened to Us" (co-wrote, co-produced)
• Ricki-Lee Coulter
• "Wiggle It" (co-wrote, produced)
• Stan Walker
• "All I Need" (co-wrote, produced)
• "One Thing" (co-wrote, produced)
• Scarlett Belle
• "Lover Boy" (also produced)
• Tinchy Stryder
• "Famous" (also produced)

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Awards and nominations

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
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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