Moshe Peretz

Moshe Haim Peretz, born on May 10, 1983, in Tiberias, Israel, developed an early interest in music. From the age of 13, he sang in a synagogue and began composing his own songs. After joining the Israel Defense Forces, Peretz sang at military ceremonies, eventually becoming part of a military music band. His musical career gained momentum after his military service, leading to the release of his debut album. Peretz’s work is characterized by a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sounds with pop music.

Peretz debuted his first album, “Mabit El Hamromim,” in 2005, selling over 10,000 copies. This was followed by “Esh” in 2007, which achieved gold status with over 20,000 copies sold. His third album, “Elaich” (2008), was certified platinum, selling more than 40,000 copies. His fourth album, “Me’ha’Shamaim” (2010), became his most commercially successful, selling over 110,000 copies and earning a double platinum certification. It featured the number one hit “2 o’clock.” His fifth album, “Zikukim” (2011), also achieved double platinum status with over 80,000 copies sold. Beyond his own performances, Peretz has written songs for other notable Israeli artists, including Sarit Hadad, Shlomi Shabat, and Lior Narkis.

In 2009, Peretz participated in the Israeli version of “Dancing with the Stars,” where he finished as runner-up. His contributions to music were recognized with the פרס אקו״ם prize for “Best achievement in music” in 2010. He also served as a music faculty member in the reality television series “Music Academy” in 2011 and as a judge on “Kokhav Nolad” in 2012. Since 2013, Peretz has been a judge on “The X Factor Israel.” He is married to Yarden Gozlan, and they have three children.