Biography

Jacob Taio Cruz (born 23 April 1983) known professionally as Taio Cruz is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the United Kingdom and earned him a MOBO Award nomination. In June 2010, Cruz released his follow-up album Rokstarr, which includes the number one singles "Break Your Heart" and "Dynamite". Cruz has collaborated with Kesha and Fabolous on the single "Dirty Picture", as well as Kylie Minogue and Travie McCoy on his single "Higher". Additionally, Cruz penned and recorded the song "Telling the World" as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2011 animated film Rio.

Upcoming Gigs

Currently touring with 8 upcoming dates. View the full list and buy tickets via SongKick

Sommertagtraum By David Guetta with David Guetta, Taio Cruz, Flo Rida, and 4 more… at Festplatz in Der Friedrichsau (May 17, 2012) (Support Act)
Supporting: Sommertagtraum By David Guetta
Venue: Festplatz in Der Friedrichsau - Location: Ulm, Germany

Taio Cruz at Luxexpo (May 25, 2012) (Headline Act)
Venue: Luxexpo - Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Joy Starshow with Taio Cruz, Pitbull, and Frida Gold at EXPO Plaza (June 2, 2012) (Support Act)
Supporting: Joy Starshow
Venue: EXPO Plaza - Location: Hannover, Germany

Recently Played

Dynamite (Mixin Marc Remix Radio Edit) played by Friday Floorfillers @ 17:41 (11/05/12)
Dirty Picture played by Non Stop Off The Chart @ 16:39 (10/05/12)
Higher played by Non Stop Off The Chart @ 17:42 (08/05/12)
Troublemaker played by Non Stop Off The Chart @ 15:50 (06/05/12)
Hangover (Feat. Flo Rida) played by Access All Areas @ 14:15 (04/05/12)

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Popular Tracks

Troublemaker (43 plays)
Hangover (Feat. Flo Rida) (22 plays)
Dynamite (Mixin Marc Remix Radio Edit) (17 plays)
She's LIke A Star (15 plays)
Higher (Wideboys Radio Edit) (13 plays)

Recommended DJs & Shows

The OTC Chart Show (6 plays)
DJ Square (4 plays)
Tom Holt (4 plays)
Paul Cuthbertson (3 plays)
Jason Moyle (3 plays)

Links

Official Homepage: http://www.taiocruzofficial.co.uk/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/taiocruzmusic
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taio_Cruz

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