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Bru-C

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

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Bru-C
Bru-C in 2015
Born
Josh Bruce

(1991-06-28) 28 June 1991
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 —
  • BPI: Gold7
"Freedom" — —
  • BPI: Silver7
"Mesmerised" — —
  • BPI: Silver7
"Dutty"
(with Tsuki) 		— —
"Paradise"
(featuring Wilkinson) 		2022 — —
  • BPI: Silver7
"No Excuses"
(with Shapes) 		14 —
  • BPI: Platinum7
"Playground" — —
"Say No More"
(with Shapes and Sonny Fodera) 		85 —
"Oh Baby"
(with Nathan Dawe featuring bshp and Issey Cross) 		2023 35 —
  • BPI: Silver7
 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

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. "British single certifications – Bru-C". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 March 2026. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Bru-C in the "Search:" field.