Asia Cruise
Asia Nalani Vernimo (born February 11, 1990), better known by her stage name Asia Cruise, is an American R&B singer. In 2008, she became the first artist of Asian descent to be signed to Hitz Committee/Jive Records
Asia Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Asia Nalani Vernimo[1] |
| Born | February 11, 1990[2] |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2007– 2009 |
| Labels | Hitz Committee/Jive |
| Website | www.myspace.com/asiahitz |
Biography
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Asia Cruise is of Filipino descent.[3] Signed to Jive Records in 2007, Cruise released her debut single "Selfish" in 2008 by revealing her face only after the music video was released.[2] "Selfish" became a modest hit in the United States; peaking at number 33 on the Rhythmic Songs airplay, it spent nine weeks on the chart. Cruise also appeared in the music video for apl.de.ap's charity single "We Be Workin'".[4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Who Is Asia Cruise?
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Rhythmic | |||
| 2008 | "Selfish" | 33 | Who Is Asia Cruise? |
| "Boyfriend" | - |
References
- "Asia Vernimo (@asianalani) | Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- Jones, Steve (2008-03-31). "Five young R&B artists to watch". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- "Asia Cruise | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- "Who Is Asia Cruise? by 24 Hour Hip Hop". 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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