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
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Birth name | Asia Nalani Vernimo[1] |
Born | (1990-02-11) February 11, 1990 (age 32)[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 |
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]
Cruise has not been active musically since 2008.
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2008 | Who Is Asia Cruise?
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2008 | "Selfish" | 33 | Who Is Asia Cruise? |
"Boyfriend" | - |
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