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Tracy Cruz - FEEL'osophy [2008]


Debut album from this vibrant Neo-Soul singer from San Jose, CA. Featuring special guest and Grammy award winning emcee Kanetic Source. "The vocals are brilliant. We are probably talking about the best Soul album this year so far.


From her presence to her music to her life’s path, Tracy Cruz has become one of the most galvanizing, all-natural wonders. Wherever she goes, she wows and astounds. Strong melodies, catchy hooks, introspective lyrics, and lush arrangements characterize Tracy’s soul/jazz/R&B creations. At knee high, Tracy started blessing stages at the age of twelve, competing in talent competitions and coming home with trophies. 15 years later, she continues to capture the hearts and ears of many through her powerful voice and memorable melodies. As a mother, wife, songwriter, and performer, some wonder how she managed such a sweet comeback; but she didn’t do it alone.


Championed by the likes of Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Sarah Vaughn, and Ledisi, the statuesque and beautiful Tracy Cruz is all at once smart, sassy, insightful, down to earth and very real. As the primary songwriter, she brings her own experiences and observations on life and love with vivid storytelling imagery to her songs. Her album “Feel'osophy” – (released September 23, 2008) – is the study of emotions through musical words and sounds. The 16 track album encompasses all layers of feeling such as joy, sorrow, anger, excitement, and hope. Tracy Cruz and executive producer Allen Ross purposely used different vocal styles and musical arrangements to truly capture a world of emotion. Listeners will take an emotional journey of wonder through "Blue Eyes," hope with "Don't Leave," and passion with "Expression Sensation." All songs were either written solely or collaboratively by Tracy Cruz or Allen Ross, with Ross remaining the musical producer. This album is a clear cut statement about the true power of divine love through the journey of life. The past few years have been a whirlwind of sorts for Tracy. This album serves as tremendous representation of a struggle that she powerfully deems “beautiful.” Despite the trials and tribulations of her personal life, Tracy Cruz has simply not lost her "spiritual being."

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