Santiago Cruz is one of the most important pop artists in Colombia. With over 15 years of career, the singer-songwriter from Ibague, Tolima is an essential name in the international pop music scene, with multiple distinctions in recent years. With 9 albums released to this day, Santiago boasts 6 Latin GRAMMY nominations (Best Singer-Songwriter Album: 2010 "Cruce de Caminos," 2015 "Equilibrio," 2017 "Trenes, Aviones y Viajes Interplanetarios," 2023 "Nueve"; Record of the Year: 2013 "Desde Lejos"; Best Singer-Songwriter Song "1.200 Kilómetros" 2023).

On February 9th, Santiago released his ninth studio album, "Nueve," produced by Juan Pablo Vega, featuring a special collaboration with Andrés Cepeda on his single "El Gran Teatro." On August 24th, he released the single "Un Amor de Verdad," and on November 9th, Santiago collaborated with the Colombian band Timø on "Golpes Contra Las Paredes." He was part of the prime time show "La Descarga" on Caracol channel as a judge. During 2023, he presented his tour "Después de la Tormenta Tour" with 25 dates, including shows in Colombia, - which included an unforgettable show at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá-, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and 9 dates in the United States, which included 2 Sold Out Shows in Boston and New York.

In September 2021, he published his first book, "Diciembre, Otra Vez," a narrative written in the present tense about various episodes of his life, in which he recounts his journey as an artist, his perspective on various musical, industry, and social aspects, as well as his personal transformation.