Cruz Beckham Launches Music Career With Debut EP—And He's Been Working Toward This for Years

When you grow up as the son of a soccer legend and a Spice Girl, you’ve got options. But Cruz Beckham, 21, chose to do the hard thing: spend two or three years developing his craft before sharing it with the world. His debut EP“Wear&Tear”drops August 21st through Republic Records, and it’s the result of real work, not just a famous name slapped on a record deal. Cruz has also launched a U.S. headline tour starting July 28th in Washington, DC, with festival appearances at major events like Lollapalooza and Outside Lands coming this summer.

What makes Cruz’s approach interesting is how he credits his parents with the mindset that got him here. In a recent SiriusXM interview, he talked about how David and Victoria Beckham taught him to focus on his craft and be confident in what he’s doing. Victoria, in particular, gives him the pep talks he needs—telling him to“make sure you do it the best of your ability”and that everything’s going to be okay. That’s the kind of parental wisdom that doesn’t depend on fame or fortune; it applies whether you’re launching a music career or starting any other journey.

Whether you think Cruz has what it takes as an artist is probably up for debate, but you can’t fault his work ethic or his willingness to put in time before asking people to listen. He’s also smart enough to surround himself with people who understand the industry, including his girlfriend who’s a songwriter. That’s the kind of foundation that matters. Are you planning to check out his EP when it drops, or will you wait to hear what people are saying first?