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ANTHONY CRUZ is a singer, songwriter, producer and his soulful voice and classy attire have many people referring to him as one of the most charismatic entertainers. There’s no mistaking the mesmerizing effect he has on the ladies.

Born ROWAN SMITH on December 17th, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family, with uncles Garnett Silk & Aaron Silk and parents who were excellent singers – Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, he migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste.

Cruz’s career blossomed under Lindo's management with debut single, ‘Tell Me What’s Up’ (an original), ‘Just Call My Name’ and album titled ‘Where There Is Love’. In 1999, Cruz decided to return to Jamaica to claim his piece of the pie in the land of his birth and the home of Reggae music. The first song he recorded was titled ‘Maria Maria’ (a cover of the Santana/Product G&B big hit) on the Chemist label. The lovers’ rock singer went on to record for other producers, releasing tunes like the popular ‘Dem Boy Deh Nuh Really Know We’ for CJ Records, ‘You Remind Me’ for John John, "Closer I Get to You", ‘Single Once Again’, ‘In The Club’ (a combination with Louie Culture), ‘Crazy Over You’, ‘Love Has Taken Over Me’, ‘Turn It Up’, ‘I Pray’, ‘A Man’s Weakness’ and his big hit ‘You Got It Bad’ for Mixing Finger. Continuing on the path to take his career to the ultimate level, Anthony Cruz signed a management, booking and recording contract with 5th Element Records in the summer of 2000. After five successful years touring with label-mates Richie Spice, Chuck Fender & Etana, he departed and launched his indie-label Shan Shan Music. In 2010, he produced Formula Riddim featuring Capleton, Richie Spice, Teflon, Spanner Banner, Mikey General, Mr Perfect, Mitch & Symphoni.

In 2019 he co-produced "Oh Lord" (original) and reggae cover version of "Leave the Door Open" by (Silk Sonic) in 2021 with Tads Records. The pulsating reggae drum and bass combined with the strumming of the keys and guitar, takes the record to a whole new level. It inspired them to release Under The Covers album featuring 20 neo-soul and r&b classic in 2023.

Anthony Cruz is a firm believer in supporting community development and charities. He teamed up with NFL Players Corey Mays of the (Kansas City Chiefs) & Derrick Williams of the (Detroit Lions), the New Love Foundation, P DIDDY former assistant Fonzworth Bentley and actress Faune Chambers to help promote literacy in BELIZE 2011. They raised funds for a library and computer lab to help keep fifty children in ST MARYS school.

Over the years Cruz showcased his unique style and soulful voice on prominent events such as Sting, Irie Jamboree, GT Taylor Extravaganza, Rebel Salute, Reggae Sunsplash, Rottom Reggae Splash, Summerjam, Capleton “St Mary Me Come From”, Stone Love’s annual anniversary dance, not to mention several school fetes where the girls swarm him like bees to honey as he charms his way into their hearts.

As a versatile artist, Cruz always explores themes of love, culture and reality lyrics with songs like: "Too Bloody" featuring Buju Banton, "Burn Dem" featuring Capleton, "I Wont Wait" featuring Luciano, "Never Too Much" featuring Beenie Man, ‘People Ballin’ on the truths & Rights riddim for Bobby Konders (Massive B Label), Dem Block Di Road, Mama’s Blessings, Turn It Up, Half Way Tree, No Gun a Dance, Woman I Love, Woman 24-7, Lose Dem Head, Respect, You’ll Think Of Me and Only The Father on John Johns’ remake of Bob Marley Coming in from the cold riddim.

Anthony Cruz is now focusing on expanding his Shan Shan imprint, touring, increasing fanbase and music catalog spanning 7 studio albums & 300+ songs!

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MUSIC/VIDEOS

Anthony Cruz - OH LORD (Video)
Anthony Cruz - If You Were Here Tonight (Video)
Anthony Cruz - Leave The Door Open (Video)
Anthony Cruz - Heartbreak Anniversary (Video)
Anthony Cruz - No Weapon (Video)
Anthony Cruz - I Lift Up My Eyes (Video)
Anthony Cruz - Jahcruz Medley

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MUSIC

• iTunes Under The Covers

• iTunes Elect of Jah

• iTunes Inna Di Dance

• iTunes Cruz Control

• iTunes Fight With All Your Might

• iTunes Mamas Blessings

• iTunes Where Theres Love

• iTunes Cruzin EP

• iTunes Anthony Cruz & Friends

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PHOTOS

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CONTACT

Contact Anthony Cruz for booking / interviews / dubplates.
BOOKING
Patrice Concepts:(973)985-1369 (USA)
info@patriceconcepts.com

RECORD LABEL
Shan Shan Music
jahcruz1@gmail.com

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Anthony Cruz
@anthonycruzreggae
@jahcruz
@anthonycruzreggae
@anthonycruzreggae
Google+

DOWNLOAD & STREAM MUSIC
@anthonycruzreggae
spotify
iTunes
Amazon

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DOWNLOAD & STREAM MUSIC
Soundcloud / spotify / iTunes / Amazon / Youtube
BUY ANTHONY CRUZ MERCHANDISE

11 x 17 Calendar
Cost: $15 USD

Mousepad
Cost: $20 USD

Key Chain
Cost: $15 USD

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SHOWS

#anthonycruzconcerts Over the years Cruz showcased his unique style and soulful voice on prominent events such as Sting, Irie Jamboree, GT Taylor Extravaganza, Rebel Salute, Reggae Sunsplash, Rottom Reggae Splash, Summerjam, Reggae Jam Fest (Germany), Ja-Fest (Texas), Capleton's 'A St Mary Me Come From', Stone Love annual anniversary dance, not to mention several school fetes where the girls swarm him like bees to honey as he charms his way into their hearts.

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