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]

Bru-C
Bru-C in 2015
Born
Josh Bruce

(1991-06-28) 28 June 1991 (age 33)
OccupationRapper
Years active2011–present
Children1
Websitebru-c.com

Discography

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Albums

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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

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

Singles

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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

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  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 "British single certifications – Bru-C". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 9 February 2024. Select singles in the Format field. Type Bru-C in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.