Asia Cruise

Asia Cruise
Birth nameAsia Nalani Vernimo[1]
Born (1990-02-11) February 11, 1990 (age 34)[2]
OriginJacksonville, Florida, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2007– 2009
LabelsHitz Committee/Jive
Websitewww.myspace.com/asiahitz
Musical artist

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

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?
  • Released: Shelved
  • Label: Mosley/Zone4/Interscope/Hitz Committee

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Rhythmic
2008 "Selfish" 33 Who Is Asia Cruise?
"Boyfriend" -

References

  1. ^ "Asia Vernimo (@asianalani) | Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  2. ^ a b Jones, Steve (2008-03-31). "Five young R&B artists to watch". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  3. ^ "Asia Cruise | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  4. ^ "Who Is Asia Cruise? by 24 Hour Hip Hop". 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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