Israel Cruz

Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career

His single, "Party Up", was released as a digital download and an extended play.<ref name="download">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="remixes">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It peaked at number 33 on the Australian Singles Chart, becoming Cruz's highest-charting single since 2004's "Old Skool Luv".<ref name="Australia">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> "Party Up" was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipping 35,000 copies.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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!"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Discography

Albums

Title	Details
Chapter One	Released: 2 September 2005Template:Citation needed Formats: CD
The Legacy	Released: 3 July 2009<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Formats: CD, digital download Label: Nufirm

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
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2004	"Wake Up With You"	44		Chapter One
2005	"Old Skool Luv" Template:Small	18
	"Work Da Middle Pt. 2" Template:Small	59
	"My Girl"	—
2007	"Do It Again"	—		The Legacy
	"Gemini" Template:Small	—
2009	"Freak Tonight"	68
2011	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	33	ARIA: Gold<ref name="ARIA"/>	TBA
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"—" denotes releases that failed to chart.

Featured singles

Year	Title	Album
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Songwriting credits

• Elen Levon
  • "Naughty" (produced, featured)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Jessica Mauboy
  • "Been Waiting" (co-wrote, produced)<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
  • "What Happened to Us" (co-wrote, co-produced)<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
• Ricki-Lee Coulter
  • "Wiggle It" (co-wrote, produced)<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
• Stan Walker
  • "All I Need" (co-wrote, produced)<ref name="ftio">Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>
  • "One Thing" (co-wrote, produced)<ref name="ftio"/>
• Scarlett Belle
  • "Lover Boy" (also produced)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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• Tinchy Stryder
  • "Famous" (also produced)<ref>Template:Cite AV media notes</ref>

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