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ROZ DE LA CRUZ

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Biography

Roz De La Cruz is an emerging R&B/Pop songwriter based in Toronto, Canada. His debut EP, When Things Go South, features the standout singles South and Take You In, including a memorable collaboration with Leah Daniels. Roz’s impressive artistry and stage presence have earned him the honor of opening twice for the Juno Award-winning group NEW WEST, establishing him as a rising talent in the industry.

Originally from the Philippines, Roz has been an integral part of Toronto’s vibrant music community since moving to Canada. A graduate of Humber College’s acclaimed music program, he has performed his original material at prominent concerts and festivals across the city. He also collaborates with award-winning entertainment agencies and regularly performs with renowned bands such as URequest Live, BPM KREW, and The Vanguards.

Roz is set to perform on May 22nd, 2025, as part of Sofar Sounds Toronto, where he will be previewing his upcoming single, Sleepwalking, officially releasing on May 27th, 2025.

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LATEST RELEASE

"Sleepwalking" releases on May 27th 2025

"Sleepwalking" releases on May 27th 2025. 
Roz De La Cruz blends Alternative R&B, Dream Pop, and Ambient Soul to create lush, emotionally resonant soundscapes. “SLEEPWALKING” is his latest single—an ethereal reflection on insomnia, emotional detachment, and the blur between dreams and reality. “Why are you still here? Don’t know what is real. Feeling everything, like you’re really here.” Roz delivers a raw, cinematic experience. 

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DISCOGRAPHY

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

2025 - SOFAR SOUNDS TORONTO - Asian heritage Showcase - Leslieville, Toronto

2023 - The Opera House, Toronto - Support act for NEW WEST

2022 - The Axis Club, Toronto - Support act for NEW WEST

2020 - Beaches Jazz Festival - Toronto (Virtual)

2019 - Beaches Jazz Festival - Toronto

2019 - Sounds of Leslieville - Toronto

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PRESS

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Now releasing his luscious, laid-back ballad, "South," the new song tracks the emotional road of a rocky relationship and doing everything in your power to save it from ending. The song was written by Roz and longtime friend/artist Kala Wita and produced by Roz's skilled production team. "South" was mastered by Grammy and Juno award-winning engineer Riley Bell (Daniel Caesar, Chris Brown, New West).

In his newest single, "HOLLYWOOD," Roz De La Cruz takes us through the bittersweet end of a loving relationship. "It's when you haven't fallen out of love with your partner, but life is calling you both in different directions," notes the Toronto-hailing artist. The song's music video takes us through a deeply emotional storyline that will tug on anyone's heartstrings.

VIDEOS

Roz De La Cruz - SOUTH [Official Video]
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Roz De La Cruz - SOUTH [Official Video]

Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.to/n2dgpke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Written by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, & Kala Wita Produced & Mixed by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, and Marcus Sisk Music by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, Marcus Sisk, Evan Porter, & Raymond Darryl Eswagen Mastered by Riley Bell Directed by Aj Astle & Marcus Sisk Concept by Roz De La Cruz Shot & edited by Roadhouse Productions Starring: Vittoria Rago, Marcus Sisk, Sam Goswell, & Roz De La Cruz Wardrobe & Styling by Vittoria Rago Projector Visuals Director: Roz De La Cruz, and Greg Ivens Visuals Lyrics: [Verse 1] I'll never forget when we used to smoke and binge through the night We, we were just kids, listening to slow jams, forgetting the time [Pre - Chorus] But time moves fast on a honeymoon, Years go by and before you know, We’re falling apart And do you feel like we’re running out Of reasons why we should suss it out (Suss it out!) And go back to the start [Chorus] I think we should stay in and talk about  Where we went wrong so just hear me out I think we both know that we’ll figure out Where we should go, when things go South [Verse 2] Now, I see the flaws, the fire we lost, the wrongs I should right You, you took the words, right out my mouth for songs I should write [Pre - Chorus] But maybe I have to write it out See if the words don’t break you down, And change how you feel Don’t you think we can suss it out (Suss it out!) Cause' I don’t see the point of running out Let’s just be real [Chorus] I think we should stay in and talk about  Where we went wrong so just hear me out I think we both know that we’ll figure out  Where we should go, when things go South [Bridge] In two years time, I see a home with pictures hung up on the wall [Chorus] I think we should stay in and talk about  Where we went wrong just hear me out I think we both know that we’ll figure out Where we should go, when things go South [Outro] When your heart's feeling down (I'll be right here with you) Whenever things go south (I'll be right here with you) You know that I'll stick around (I'll be right here with you) Whenever things go south (I'll be right here with you) https://genius.com/Roz-de-la-cruz-south-lyrics Keep It Down! Records © 2022
Roz De La Cruz, @LeahDaniels  - TAKE YOU IN [OFFICIAL END CREDITS VERSION]
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Roz De La Cruz, @LeahDaniels - TAKE YOU IN [OFFICIAL END CREDITS VERSION]

Take You In (Featuring @LeahDaniels) OUT NOW: https://ffm.to/vg8o26l Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.bio/3oyn6lr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Follow Leah Daniels YOUTUBE @LeahDaniels Written by Roz De La Cruz, Kala Wita Produced by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, & Marcus Sisk Mixed by Sam Goswell, & Roz De La Cruz Mastered by Reuben Ghose [Mojito Mastering] Bass by Hayden Crocker Drums & Percussion by Sam Goswell Directed by Marcus Sisk Executive Produced by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell Shot by Nick VT https://www.instagram.com/peregrinefotofactory/ Edited by Roz De La Cruz Artwork Photography by Nick VT https://www.instagram.com/peregrinefotofactory/ Wardrobe: Roselle Joven [LYRICS] [Verse 1] You've been hanging over your shoulder for quite some time You're always just trying to recover from last night You spend more time complaining than what you save from caving in But you just sit there waiting for someone else to take you in [Pre-Chorus] Oh don't you know that I've been waiting too [Chorus] Love will have us hurting And Maybe we deserve it Oh it might kill us just to see this through God knows we got nothing to lose [Verse 2] I swear we've been doing the same shit, just in separate lives We'd be far from perfect and honestly we shouldn't try Your friends keep on talking all kinds of shit behind you back And you just keep on waiting for someone else to understand [Pre-Chorus] Oh don't you know that I've been waiting too [Chorus] Love will have us hurting But maybe we deserve it It might kill us just to see this through God knows we got nothing to lose (Oh yeah) [Bridge] You just keep on waiting For someone else to take you in [Pre-Chorus] Oh don't you know that I've been waiting too [Chorus] Love will have us hurting Maybe we deserve it Oh it might kill us just to see this through God knows we got nothing to lose https://genius.com/Roz-de-la-cruz-take-you-in-lyrics Keep It Down! Records © 2023
Roz De La Cruz - HOLLYWOOD [Official Visualizer]
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Roz De La Cruz - HOLLYWOOD [Official Visualizer]

Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.to/q1k3vn2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Written & Produced by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, Marcus Sisk, & Deniz Lim-Sersan Mixed by Sam Goswell, & Roz De La Cruz Mastered by Reuben Ghose [Mojito Mastering] Directed by Marcus Sisk & Sam Goswell Concept by Roz De La Cruz Edited by Roz De La Cruz Starring: Maria Panaligan & Roz De La Cruz Artwork Photography by Roselle Joven Shot on an iPhone 13 Pro, Go Pro 5, & JVC Handicam Special Thanks: Joven Family Thomas Family Lyrics: [Intro] Oh why, oh why, Oh why (Ano ba and gusto mo?) Oh why, oh why, Oh why (Oh my god, Oh dios ko!) Oh why, oh why, Oh why (Tell me what you want, Tell me what you want) Oh why, oh why, Oh why [Verse 1] I know you're terrified But I don't doubt that you'll pull through Oh babe I know in time You'll meet someone who'll love you [Pre-Chorus] It's not the I don't want you to stay But losing what we have might pave the way Been questioning if thats a big mistake Just can't seem to find the words to say [Chorus] I think that you should go Don't look back, for all we know You'll be making it in Hollywood Just know I love you so Can't believe how much we've grown Here's to us, and here's to you May all your dreams come true May all your dreams come true May all, May all your dreams come true [Verse 2] Just picture driving on the sunset Boulevard With your name in stars Though we would be 2000 miles apart I'd keep you dear in my heart [Pre-Chorus] It's not the I don't want you to stay But losing what we have might pave the way Been questioning if thats a big mistake Just can't seem to find the words to say [Chorus] I think that you should go Don't look back, for all we know You'll be making it in Hollywood Oh Just know I love you so Can't believe how much we've grown Here's to us, and here's to you May all your dreams come true [Outro] May all your dreams come true (Oh why, oh why, Oh why ) May all, may all your dreams come true (Hollywood) May all your dreams come true (Oh why, oh why, Oh why) Here's to us, and here's to you May all your dreams come true (Oh why, oh why, Oh why ) May all your dreams come true (Hollywood) (Oh why, oh why, Oh why) Here's to us, and here's to you May all your dreams come true https://genius.com/Roz-de-la-cruz-hollywood-lyrics Keep It Down! Records © 2022
Roz De La Cruz - Love & Get By (Official)
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Roz De La Cruz - Love & Get By (Official)

Listen to "Love & Get By" https://ffm.to/qw5qm2r Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.bio/3oyn6lr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Written, Produced & Mixed by Roz De La Cruz, & Sam Goswell Mastering by Bryan Lowe (Joao Carvalho Mastering) Video footage shot by Marcus Sisk, Roselle Valdez, & Kimberly Mercado Edited by Roz De La Cruz Artwork Photography by Nick VT @nefotofactory/ Shot at Theory Studios Toronto [LYRICS] [VERSE] I'm not the one to brag Been known to hold it back But not when I'm with you You think you're way too spoiled Want a Rolly? they're just toys It's you, what I can do? [PRE-CHORUS] Even though I don't have much in my bag I'll still give you everything that I have Been this way from time, I'm not looking back Folks been asking all around where I'm at [CHORUS] And I'll be here just loving you Without a care in the world as long as we get by And there's no point in stopping too I know in this life We'll love and get by [Verse] Been said a hundred times But still, I get so high And I'm above a million miles (Love, Love, Love) (Mmm, Mmm) You never hold things back You lay on the line Oh that's a fact I love to brag [PRE-CHORUS] Even though I don't have much in my bag I'll still give you everything that I have [CHORUS] And I'll be here just loving you Without a care in the world as long as we get by And there's no point in stopping too I know in this life We'll love and get by [Bridge] All I wanna do is All I wanna do is grow old Grow old together [Chorus] And I'll be here just loving you Without a care in the world as long as we get by And there's no point in stopping too I know in this life We'll love and get by I know in this life We'll love and get by ------- KEEP IT DOWN! © 2024
Roz De La Cruz - Enough Is Enough
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Roz De La Cruz - Enough Is Enough

Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.to/kzmvpke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Written by Roz De La Cruz Produced by Roz De La Cruz, Sam Goswell, Marcus Sisk, & Deniz Lim-Sersan Mixed by Sam Goswell, & Roz De La Cruz Mastered by Reuben Ghose [Mojito Mastering] Bass by Hayden Crocker Drums & Percussion by Sam Goswell Directed by Marcus Sisk Shot by Nick VT https://www.instagram.com/peregrinefotofactory/ Edited by Roz De La Cruz & Nick VT Artwork Photography by Nick VT Special thanks to Joseph Martel for letting us use the Cassette player/recorder. LYRICS: [Verse 1] If I step out that door Don't know when I'll knock again Though I'm just a train ride away So should we say goodbye Then leave this all behind Who knows if this truly our fate [Pre - Chorus] Your folks never liked the way I dressed and how I talk So yeah I've changed a couple things for you, was that enough [Chorus] 'Cause what's enough for me, are just the simple things Like how we spent our weekends not doing anything But lately it's been tough, and what we said was rough If you think all of this is done, you'll tell won't you love If enough is enough [Verse 2] But I say take your time Cuz really I don't mind Your company is just what I needed What ever happens babe Just know I'll be okay As they say what will be, will be [Pre - Chorus] My folks always loved the way you dressed and how you talk, you've tried your best to change a couple things, and that's enough [Chorus] 'Cause what's enough for me, are just the simple things Like how we spent our weekends not doing anything But lately it's been tough, and what we said was rough If you think all of this is done, you'll tell won't you love If enough is enough https://genius.com/Roz-de-la-cruz-enough-is-enough-lyrics Keep It Down! Records © 2022
Roz De La Cruz - Changes & Promises [VIZUALIZER]
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Roz De La Cruz - Changes & Promises [VIZUALIZER]

Listen to "Changes & Promises" https://ffm.to/6mok9mb Follow Roz De La Cruz Music https://ffm.bio/3oyn6lr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therozdelacruz/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@therozdelacruz Website https://www.rozdelacruzmusic.com Video footage shot by Roselle Valdez, Ram Accoumeh, & Jack Perejuan Edited by Roz De La Cruz Artwork Photography by Nick VT https://www.instagram.com/peregrinefotofactory/ Shot at The Opera House Toronto [LYRICS] [INTRO] Make your mind up girl And tell me what to do [Chorus] Changes and promises go a long way But I can't keep my head straight, when you're on stage You're always doing something to me I lose all my judgement, and you get your way [VERSE] You always get your way I give and you just take Got no control, got hold of my soul Then you throw it from the back saying give it all Then you won't even call me High and dry, leave me hanging Cuz you, got your plans, they're not with me Back and forth, you come knockin' at 3 You said meet me at 3, give me a sign at least You said I was your king? or are you just saying things? [Chorus] Changes and promises go a long way But I can't keep my head straight, when you're on stage You're always doing something to me I lose all my judgement, and you get your way [VERSE] You always get your way I give and you just take Got no control, got hold of my soul Then you throw it from the back saying give it all (Oh No) [OUTRO] (Back and forth you come knocking) You keep changing on me (What am I supposed to do?) Broken promises then (Back and forth you come knocking) (Changes and promises) You keep changing on things (Go a long way) Make your mind up girl And tell me what to do https://genius.com/Roz-de-la-cruz-changes-and-promises-lyrics Keep It Down! ©℗ 2025

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