Cruz Beckham, the 20-year-old artist, has recently made a comeback in the music scene by unveiling two new tracks. However, the content of his latest songs, Optics and Lick The Toad, which touch on themes of drugs and sex, might lead to some discomfort for his parents, Victoria and David Beckham.
Following the release of his particularly explicit single, Optics, Cruz is anticipated to engage in a potentially uneasy discussion with his well-known parents. Despite this, Cruz has publicly addressed the situation for the first time since unveiling the daring track.
On his Instagram story, Cruz shared a summer photo showcasing him confidently posing in white swimming briefs while humorously remarking, “It’s a shame they didn’t recognize my gorgeous legs.” The provocative musical venture coincides with his collaboration with Jackie Apostel, a 30-year-old artist, on both the album and its cover artwork.
In his song Optics, Cruz sings about selfies, mushrooms, and intimacy, while his second release, Lick The Toad, explores a more nature-focused theme. Performing at intimate gigs, including at The George Tavern in East London, Cruz and his band presented a repertoire featuring Optics, Caroline, For Your Love, and Lick The Toad.
Expressing gratitude to the audience, Cruz stated, “This is really special for me. I just want to thank everyone for being here tonight.” An industry insider who attended the performance praised Cruz’s vocal abilities, guitar skills, and catchy songwriting style, describing it as “catchy indie landfill.”
Having entered the music industry with his debut single, If Every Day Was Christmas, in 2016, Cruz has been actively involved in music, with his initial charity-driven release.