Bru-C

Bru-C
Bru-C in 2015
Born
Josh Bruce

(1991-06-28) 28 June 1991 (age 33)
Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England
OccupationRapper
Years active2011–present
Children1
Websitebru-c.com

Josh Bruce (born 28 June 1991), professionally known as Bru-C, is an English rapper from Long Eaton, Derbyshire, but now based in Nottingham.[1] His debut album Original Sounds was released in November 2019 with CruCast, which was his record label at the time.[2] His second album Smile was released in December 2020.[3] In December 2021, Bru-C signed a contract to join the major record label Def Jam Recordings.[4]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Original Sounds
Smile
  • Released: December 4, 2020
  • Label: Bru-C Music
  • Format: streaming, digital download
Family Only
  • Released: June 14, 2024
  • Label: 0207 Def Jam
  • Format: streaming, digital download

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Black 'N Red
  • Released: June 27, 2015
  • Label: Phlexx
  • Format: streaming, digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[5] 		NZ
Hot
[6]
"Dead You"
(with Tsuki) 		2019 — — Non-album single
"You & I"
(with Simula) 		— — Original Sounds
"Motives" — — Non-album single
"Inhaler" — — Original Sounds
"Sunrise"
(featuring Chromatic) 		— —
"Life"
(with Shapes) 		2020 — — Smile
"Inhaler Part 2" — — Non-album single
"Mission" — — Smile
"Take Control" 2021 — — Non-album singles
"Streetside"
(with Bou) 		84 —
"Freedom" — —
"Mesmerised" — —
"Dutty"
(with Tsuki) 		— —
"Paradise"
(featuring Wilkinson) 		2022 — —
"No Excuses"
(with Shapes) 		14 —
  • BPI: Platinum[7]
"Playground" — —
"Say No More"
(with Shapes and Sonny Fodera) 		85 —
"Oh Baby"
(with Nathan Dawe featuring bshp and Issey Cross) 		2023 35 — If Heaven Had a Phone Line
"TMO (Turn Me On)"
(with Luude featuring Kevin Lyttle) 		42 — Non-album singles
"Differently"
(featuring Mist) 		— —
"Let It Go"
(with Shapes) 		2024 — —
"Wild" — —
"Ten Toes"
(featuring MC Spyda, General Levy and Eksman) 		— 32
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ "BRU C". Rock-city.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Bru-C - Original Sounds". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Smile from BRU-C MUSIC on Beatport". Beatport.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  4. ^ Danemann, Ellie (17 December 2021). "Rapper Bru-C celebrates record deal on Long Eaton street". Nottinghamshirepost.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Bru-C | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "British single certifications – Bru-C". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 November 2024. Select singles in the Format field. Type Bru-C in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.