Moshe Peretz

Moshe Peretz משה פרץ‎
Background information
Birth name	Moshe Peretz
Born	(1983-05-10) 10 May 1983
Origin	Tiberias, Israel
Genres	Mizrahi, pop,
Occupation	singer-songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2002–present
Partner	Yarden Gozlen 2013–present
Website	www.moshe-peretz.co.il

Moshe Peretz (Hebrew: משה פרץ; born 10 May 1983) is an Israeli "Mizrahi" pop singer-songwriter and composer. He is also currently serving as a judge for the first season of The X Factor Israel.

Biography

Peretz was born and raised in Tiberias. His father was of Moroccan Jewish origin and his mother was of Iraqi Jewish origin. Peretz started singing as a poet in a synagogue in Tiberias at the age of 13 and began to compose songs. At the age of 18 Peretz was inducted into the Israel Defense Forces for obligatory military service. During his service, he performed "שיר המעלות‎", during Yom Hazikaron (the Israeli Memorial Day) ceremonies held at his base that received positive feedback leading to him serving in a military music band. In 2002, he started writing songs while in the Army. After release from the Army, he released his first album in 2005 entitled Mabit El Hamromim (מביט אל המרומים‎) that saw sale of over 10,000 copies in Israel. His follow-up album Esh (אש‎) in 2007 was even more successful selling 20,000 copies and certified gold. The title track "Esh" was heavily promoted on Israeli radio and specialized music channels. It sold over 20,000 and was certified gold. In 2008, he had a hit that topped the Israeli singles chart called "Elaich" meaning "You" that was the precursor of the third album Elaich (אלייך‎) that sold over 40,000 copies and was certified platinum. His fourth studio album proved however his most successful album in 2010. Entitled Me'ha'shamaim (מהשמיים‎), it sold over 110,000 copies and was certified double platinum. The song "שתיים בלילה‎" meaning "2 o'clock" topped the Israeli singles chart. He conducted a grand tour to promote the album appearing notably in famous Caesarea Music Festival. In August 2010 was shortly detained for an investigation by the Israeli police on suspicion of tax evasion. His fifth single Zikukim (זיקוקים‎) (meaning 'Fireworks'). The album has sold over 80,000 copies and certified double platinum.

Songwriting

Moshe Peretz writes most of his materials. He has also written for other artists like Sarit Hadad, Shlomi Shabat and Tamir Gal. He co-wrote with Dudu Aharon for Israeli artist Lior Narkis.

Personal life

Peretz is married to Yarden Gozlan, the sister of footballer Shoval Gozlan. The couple lives in Be'er Ya'akov, in a luxury villa which Peretz specifically had built for him, designed by an architect he hired. It is equipped with a professional recording studio in the basement. In November 2014, their daughter Michaela was born. In June 2016, their twins Noam and Guy were born.

In March 2016, Peretz plead guilty to tax evasion after reaching a plea bargain. In October 2016, he was fined NIS 60,000 ($15,000) and ordered to spend 4 months' community service volunteering at an old age home in Rishon LeZion.

In popular culture

• In 2009, he took part in the fifth season of Israeli version of Dancing with the Stars (in Hebrew "רוקדים עם כוכבים") broadcast on Israeli Channel 2. He reached the final and was runner-up of that year's series.
• On 25 March 25, 2010, he won the prize פרס אקו"ם For "Best achievement in music". The committee cite his skills in singing, songwriting, creating his own style that touched the feelings of the Israeli public, and for his humility, captivating personality an star qualities.
• In April 2010, he took part in Memorial Day ceremonies writing the song "עוד מעט נהפוך לשיר" to commemorate the fallen Israeli soldiers and the victims of 2006 train accident.
• In 2011, he took part in the reality television series Music Academy (in Hebrew בית ספר למוסיקה) as part of the music faculty alongside Yehoram Gaon, Keren Peles and Matti Caspi. However he missed part of the program for his tour engagements including a tour of the United States. Music Academy was broadcast on Israeli Channel 2.
• In 2012, he joined the jury of the reality television series Kokhav Nolad (in Hebrew כוכב נולד meaning A star is born), the Israeli equivalent of Idol.
• In 2012, he declared his official engagement to Yarden Gozlan, his long-time girlfriend.
• in 2013 he joined The X Factor Israel and currently serves as a judge there.

Discography

Albums

• 2005: Mabit El Hamromim (מביט אל המרומים) (meaning Looking at the sky/heavens). (Sale of 10,000 copies)
• 2007: Esh (אש) (meaning Fire) (sales of over 20,000 copies, certified gold)
• 2008: Elaich (אלייך) (meaning Towards You) (sales of over 40,000 copies, certified platinum)
• 2010: Me'ha'shamaim (meaning From the sky/heavens" (sales of over 110,000 copies, certified double platinum)
• 2011: Zikukim (זיקוקים) (meaning Fireworks) (sales of over 80,000, certified double platinum)
• 2013: Col Hamilim Hasmehot (כל המילים השמחות) (meaning All The Happy Words)
• 2015: Simane Hazman (סימני הזמן) (meaning Signs of The Time)
• 2017: Bucher Chadash (בחור חדש) (meaning New Guy)

Songs

(selective)

• 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"

External links

• Official Website
• Facebook
• YouTube