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Taio Cruz

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Born 23 April 1983.

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Biography

Taio Cruz (pronounced Tie-oh Cruise), was born 23 April, 1985. He is a Brit Award Winning & MOBO-nominated English singer-songwriter and music producer.

In 2008 he released his top 10 debut album Departure which he arranged and produced himself. In October 2009 he released his follow up album Rokstarr which includes hit single "Take Me Back" with Tinchy Stryder which peaked at number three and his number one single "Break Your Heart". In between the two albums and at present Cruz is working on productions/writing songs for Cheryl Cole, Sugababes, Brandy and DFS's upcoming studio albums.

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Latest News Stories Really Simple Syndication

News from the BBC

  1. Man of the moment

    Wed 2 Dec 2009 08:50

    Singer and songwriter Taio Cruz on working with Cheryl Cole and why he would consider...

  2. Cruz 'disgusted' by Chris Brown

    Fri 27 Nov 2009 10:37

    Singer and producer Taio Cruz says he is "disgusted" with Chris Brown for assaulting...

  3. Burke beats Williams to top chart

    Sun 18 Oct 2009 19:00

    X Factor winner Alexandra Burke beats Robbie Williams to the top spot in the UK...

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  1. Taio Cruz - 'No Other One'

    Fri 27 Nov 2009 10:11 I like Taio Cruz. I like the way he carries himself. I like that he seems to be a... Fraser McAlpine

  2. Taio Cruz - 'Break Your Heart'

    Sat 12 Sep 2009 11:45 Oh my days, Taio Cruz has done it. He's actually gone and done it. With new single... Vicki

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Rokstarr 2009

    Rokstarr

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    This collection sounds like tomorrow’s hits, today.

  2. Departure 2008

    Departure

    Reviewed by Paul Clarke

    Cruz could almost match John Legend in the lady-killing stakes.

Now on the BBC

  1. Taio Cruz returns to 1Xtra Live

    RnB singer Taio Cruz is performing at 1Xtra Live for the second time.

    Taio Cruz returns to 1Xtra Live

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  1. Break Your Heart
    BBC 1Xtra | Max 02/12/2009
     
  2. No Other One
    BBC Radio 1 | Greg James 02/12/2009
     
  3. Come On Girl
    BBC 1Xtra | 1Xtra Live Westwood and Target
     

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