Alex Bruce

Thursten Alex De Villa Bruce (born December 25, 2006), known professionally as Alex Bruce, is a Filipino rapper and songwriter. She is from Batangas City. Bruce gained attention for rapping at a young age and signed with Sony Music Philippines in 2019. She is known for her singles "Mind as a Weapon", "Yakap", and "Swoosh".

Early life Thursten Alex De Villa Bruce was born on December 25, 2006, and raised in Batangas. Her father was a member of a rapcore band, and her mother was a fan of R&B music. She cited Filipina-American rapper Ruby Ibarra as her main influence.

Career Bruce released her first single, "Mind as a Weapon", in 2018. The song led to performances at local events. She was the youngest artist on their roster at that time. This track was produced by Jim Poblete and focused on themes of self-expression. The track was co-written by Canadian songwriter August Rigo. The music video for "Yakap" featured a cameo by Justin De Dios of the boy group SB19. The song received a nomination for Best Rap/HipHop Recording at the Awit Awards.

In August 2021, Bruce was a guest performer at SB19's virtual concert titled Back In The Zone. She released her self-titled debut extended play (EP), Alex Bruce, in December 2021. She covered their song "Superproxy" alongside the band Of Mercury. This was her first collaboration where she shared equal billing with another artist. The track was produced by BRGR and featured minimalist rap styles. In the same year, Bruce became a brand ambassador for Nike. She performed at the halftime show of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila. Later that year, she collaborated with rapper Zae on the song "A to Z".

Artistry Bruce's musical style includes hip-hop and trap music. She also incorporates R&B elements into her songs. Her lyrics often use both English and Tagalog. She has stated that she avoids profanity in her music to distinguish herself from other rappers. Her musical influences include Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Missy Elliott and Ruby Ibarra.

Discography

Extended plays Title Details Alex Bruce Released: December 3, 2021 Label: Sony Music Philippines Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles "Mind as a Weapon" (2018) "Pull It Off" (2019) "Go Crazy" (2020) "Yakap" (2020) "Fake Friends" (2021) "Dime Girls" (2021) "Betty Bruce" (2023) "Bling" (with Costa Cashman) (2023) "Swoosh" (2024) "Sumfling" (2024) "A to Z" (with Zae) (2024)