Ryan De La Cruz

Rayan Itsan Indanda (born 20 October 1996), known mononymously as Ryan De La Cruz, is a Congolese-British singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, model, director, producer, and television personality. He sings in English, French, and Lingala. Born in Cricklewood, Northwest London, Itsan began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative project with the Lil Rascals, a group associated with the early 2000s grime music movement. He later signed a record deal with Plan B in 2015 after portraying Jake in the critically acclaimed film Ill Manors.

Emerging as a rapper, he released his debut five-track EP Pagans in June 2016. The following year, his track "Know About Me" gained recognition as Vevo's Track of the Week and entered BBC Radio 1's B list chart for several weeks. In 2019, Itsan released his debut studio album, Syko, followed by 23 (2021), an album influenced by contemporary R&B and soul. In 2024, he released the four-track EP Cameleon on 23 February, Nasti on 16 August, and a joint EP with Sh Quille, How You Getting On, on 29 November.