Draft:Isco Cruz

Vivado Francisco Costa Da Cruz, known professionally as Isco Cruz, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Cape Town, South Africa. He began his musical career in 2022 and has since released several tracks spanning various genres, from Hip Hop and R&B to pop rap and trap.

Musical Career
In the vibrant cultural milieu of Cape Town, Isco Cruz emerged on the music scene in 2022, showcasing his multifaceted talent as a rapper, singer, and songwriter. His music—an alchemy of Hip Hop, R&B, pop rap, pop, and trap—reflects the diverse soundscape of his South African and Angolan roots. Cruz's distinctive style marries infectious beats with introspective lyrics, exploring the themes of love, aspiration, and the spectrum of human emotion.

With the release of his poignant debut single "Gone Forever" in July 2022, Cruz signaled a new voice in the music industry, one eager to tell stories that resonate on a universal scale. His subsequent tracks have traversed a range of emotions and experiences, from the reflective bars of "Y.N.D Freestyle" to the melodic ruminations of "Nights in December."

July 2023 saw the release of "Clarity," a single that encapsulates Cruz's lyrical vulnerability and musical versatility. The track garnered attention for its emotive narrative and the depth of its sound. This success was followed by "Rather Be" in August 2023, a track affirming his evolving artistry and his knack for crafting relatable music.

Towards the end of 2023, Cruz captivated his audience with "Down For Your Love," diving deeper into the intricacies of love's ebb and flow. This release prefaced the multi-layered "Nocturnal Summer," which featured an array of introspective interludes including "CC Interlude," and the acclaimed "22:22."

Entering 2024 with artistic momentum, Isco unveiled "Clarity (Unveiled)," a stripped-back rendition of his hit that accentuated its lyrical intensity. His "Clarity (Capsule)" followed, offering fans a new way to experience the song with variations like "Sped Up & Slowed Down + Reverb."

Isco Cruz's ascendancy in music has been a testament to his authentic approach to songwriting and his commitment to exploring the confluence of different genres. He has not only found his voice in the cacophony of the modern music industry but has also begun to redefine what it means to be a global music artist from the African continent.

Discography

 * "Gone Forever" – 22 July 2022
 * "Y.N.D Freestyle" – 12 August 2022
 * "Nights in December" – 9 June 2023
 * "Clarity" – 21 July 2023
 * "Rather Be" – 18 August 2023
 * "Down For Your Love" – 17 November 2023
 * "Nocturnal Summer (CC Interlude, 22:22, IG Flows: GG’s Interlude)" – 6 December 2023
 * "Clarity (Unveiled)" – 1 March 2024
 * "Clarity (Capsule) - (Unveiled, Sped Up & Slowed Down + Reverb)" – 4 March 2024
 * "Talk is Cheap" — 24 May 2024
 * "Temporary Phases" — 31 May 2024
 * "IC Flows: Before Heartbreak" — 7 June 2024