Moshe Peretz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moshe Peretz
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Peretz in 2014
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| Native name |
משה פרץ
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| Birth name | Moshe Peretz |
| Born | 10 May 1983 |
| Origin | Tiberias, Israel |
| Genres | Mizrahi music, pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Associated acts | Omer Adam, Agam Buhbut, Eyal Golan, Lior Narkis |
Moshe Haim Peretz (born May 10, 1983) is a famous Israeli pop singer, songwriter, and composer. He is known for his unique Mizrahi music style, which blends Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sounds with pop music. Since 2013, Moshe Peretz has also been a judge on the TV show The X Factor Israel, helping new singers find their way.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Moshe Peretz grew up in Tiberias, Israel. His family has roots in Morocco and Iraq. From a young age, Moshe loved music. When he was just 13, he started singing in a synagogue in Tiberias. This is where he also began to write his own songs.
When Moshe turned 18, he joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). During his time in the army, he sang at special ceremonies. People really liked his voice, and this led him to join a military music band. He continued to write songs even while serving in the army.
Moshe Peretz's Music Career
After leaving the army, Moshe Peretz released his first album in 2005. It was called Mabit El Hamromim, which means "Looking at the Heavens." This album sold over 10,000 copies!
His next album, Esh (meaning "Fire"), came out in 2007 and was even more popular. It sold over 20,000 copies and became a "gold" album. The song "Esh" was played a lot on the radio.
In 2008, he had a big hit song called "Elaich" (meaning "You"). This song was part of his third album, also named Elaich. This album sold more than 40,000 copies and was certified "platinum."
Most Successful Albums
Moshe Peretz's fourth album, Me'ha'Shamaim (meaning "From the Heavens"), released in 2010, was his most successful yet. It sold over 110,000 copies and earned a "double platinum" award! A song from this album, "2 o'clock," was a number one hit. He performed at the famous Caesarea Music Festival to promote this album.
His fifth album, Zikukim (meaning "Fireworks"), came out in 2011. It also did very well, selling over 80,000 copies and becoming "double platinum."
Writing Songs for Others
Moshe Peretz writes most of his own songs. But he has also written songs for other popular Israeli artists. Some of these include Sarit Hadad, Shlomi Shabat, and Tamir Gal. He even worked with Dudu Aharon to write a song for Lior Narkis.
Moshe Peretz's Family Life
Moshe Peretz is married to Yarden Gozlan. They live in Be'er Ya'akov, Israel, in a home that Moshe helped design. It even has a professional music studio in the basement!
Moshe and Yarden have three children. Their daughter, Michaela, was born in November 2014. In June 2016, they welcomed twins, a boy named Noam and another boy named Guy.
Discography
Albums
- 2005: Mabit El haMromim (מביט אל המרומים) (meaning Looking at the sky/heavens)
- 2007: Esh (אש) (meaning Fire)
- 2008: Elaich (אלייך) (meaning Towards You)
- 2010: Me'ha'Shamaim (meaning From the sky/heavens)
- 2011: Zikukim (זיקוקים) (meaning Fireworks)
- 2013: Kol Hamilim Hasmehot (כל המילים השמחות) (meaning All The Happy Words)
- 2015: Simaney haZman (סימני הזמן) (meaning Signs of The Time)
- 2017: Bachur Chadash (בחור חדש) (meaning New Guy)
Songs
- From Mabit El Hamromim:
- "שחורת עיניים", "ילד מאוהב", "האישה שלי", "דרך ארוכה"
- From Esh:
- "זה הזמן", "כמו השקט", "יש רגעים", "בחלומות שלי", "אש"
- From Elaich
- "ואולי", "אלייך", "כל בוקר", "נשבע לך"
- From Me'ha'shamaim:
- "שתיים בלילה", "מהשמיים", "אשמור עלייך", "אין כמו בבית", "עד שתשובי אליי", "מה קורה איתך", "תמיד ידעתי"
- From Zikukim
- "אין כמוך", "ארוץ עד אלייך", "קחי אותי אלייך"
See also
In Spanish: Moshe Peretz para niños
