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Taio Cruz, 'Fast Car' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:15:50 +0000

Taio Cruz promises to “drive you like a ‘Fast Car’” on his latest release, a track produced by Max Martin and Klas Ahlund that premiered online. The song opens with a gentle melody and Cruz singing about an internal struggle, which makes it seem as though the tune might be a ballad. But soon enough, [...]

Watch Taio Cruz Perform a Cover of Adele's 'Someone Like You'

Jessica Sager — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:15:45 +0000

When you think of Taio Cruz, heartbreaking piano ballads usually don’t come to mind. That is until you’ve heard his cover of Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You.’ While Cruz is typically associated with club bangers like ‘Dynamite‘ or his David Guetta collaboration ‘Little Bad Girl,’ he proves himself more than capable of singing with minimal accompaniment. [...]

Rick Ross, Bow Wow, Taio Cruz Albums Delayed Until 2012

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:08:57 +0000

It looks like Christmas won't be so merry for a lot of fans waiting on new music this holiday season. Chart-topping artists Rick Ross, Bow Wow and Taio Cruz have postponed the release date of their albums until 2012, according to Rap-Up. Additionally, solo efforts by Nicole Scherzinger and Monica also have been shelved until the new year.

Taio Cruz Parties Like a Rock Star in 'Hangover' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:03:13 +0000

If you have seen the big-screen comedy ‘The Hangover,’ in which three guys lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then you will enjoy Taio Cruz‘s fun-filled fantasy video for ‘Hangover.’ In the video, Cruz wakes up from a drunken stupor and starts retracing his steps to see what the heck happened the night [...]

Taio Cruz Sticking with 'Dynamite' Sound on New Album

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:36:57 +0000

Taio Cruz is sticking with his surefire dance sound on his upcoming new album ‘TY.O.’ The pop crooner, whose ubiquitous anthem ‘Dynamite’ became a worldwide smash, believes in the old adage, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Cruz promises more anthemic club bangers on his new album. “I can tell you that there’s definitely [...]

Taio Cruz Commands Cars and Girls in New 'Believe in Me Now' Video

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:33:15 +0000

Taio Cruz is getting ready to release his forthcoming album, ‘TY.O,’ in December, and now a new track from the LP has surfaced, along with a video in which the 28-year-old commands everything from cars to girls. The footage for this new track seems like an extended commercial for Ferrari, complete with models in flowing [...]

Taio Cruz, 'Hangover' Feat. Flo Rida – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:44:28 +0000

Taio Cruz is proud to announce that he has a ‘Hangover’ on his brand-new, Flo Rida-assisted single, the first release from Cruz’s next album, ‘TY.O.’ The song was produced by Dr. Luke, whose impressive dance-pop resume includes Kesha‘s ‘We R Who We R,’ Britney Spears‘ ‘Hold it Against Me’ and Katy Perry‘s ‘Last Friday Night.’ [...]

Greyson Chance, Taio Cruz + More to Perform at 2011 US Open

Scott Shetler — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:09:40 +0000

Tennis, anyone? Greyson Chance and Taio Cruz are among the performers announced for the opening-night ceremony for the 2011 US Open, the final grand slam event of the tennis season. Chance and Cruz will sing on Aug. 29 during the ceremony at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York, the AP reports. The artists representing opposite [...]

David Guetta, Taio Cruz and Ludacris Search for a 'Little Bad Girl' in New Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:18:09 +0000

David Guetta is back with a new video for his latest club-friendly single, 'Little Bad Girl.' We at PopCrush weren't so thrilled with the song, but the visuals make up for the tune's cliché synth and house beat.

Ciara, Taio Cruz to Embark on Short Summer Tour

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:45:24 +0000

R&B songbird Ciara and pop crooner Taio Cruz will heat up a poolside near you this summer. The duo has announced tour dates for their upcoming Radio Maliboom Boom Station Invasion Concert tour in conjunction with Malibu Rum and DJ Skribble.

David Guetta, 'Little Bad Girl' Feat. Taio Cruz & Ludacris – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:00:45 +0000

David Guetta teams up with Taio Cruz and Ludacris on ‘Little Bad Girl,’ a new song from the French DJ/producer’s next album. The track features Guetta’s trademark synths and house beats. Cruz sounds right at home singing about a mesmerizing girl on the dance floor. “When she moves, God I want more,” he croons with [...]

Taio Cruz Gets 'Positive' on Tonight's 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 25 May 2011 01:36:25 +0000

While he is known for his stadium-sized, anthemic 'Dynamite,' British R&B star Taio Cruz debuted the song 'Positive' on tonight's performance episode of the two-part Season 10 finale of 'American Idol.' The song is part of a promotion where fans got to play songwriter, and they co-wrote parts of the song for a Coca-Cola promotional effort. The song is pop; the contest is sponsored by a classic soda pop. Cruz's performance popped in his chill, Cruz-like way, complete with red lights and all.

Taio Cruz Performs 'Break Your Heart' and 'Dynamite' at 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 23 May 2011 03:46:50 +0000

Taio Cruz served up his massive dance hits 'Break Your Heart' and 'Dynamite' at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas tonight, after taking home the award for Hot 100 Song of the Year for 'Dynamite.'

Taio Cruz Wins Billboard Music Awards Song of the Year For 'Dynamite'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 May 2011 01:39:46 +0000

The Hot 100 Song of the Year was awarded to Taio Cruz for his world-flavored smash hit 'Dynamite' at tonight's 2011 Billboard Music Awards.

'Dynamite' spent an astounding 46 weeks on the charts, and was the fourth single from the English R&B musician's second album 'Rokstarr' album which really exploded, quite literally. The hands-in-the-air, feel-good song was blared at baseball stadiums all summer long and that undoubtedly bolstered the song's familiarity and ultimate success.

Taio Cruz Is 'Telling the World' About His Girl in Music Video for 'Rio' Film

Scott Shetler — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:45 +0000

British pop-R&B singer Taio Cruz is ‘Telling the World’ about his new love in the music video for his new song from the ‘Rio’ soundtrack. The video consists primarily of slow-motion shots of Cruz singing the mid-tempo piano ballad while wandering through an urban environment. Clips of two animated blue macaws are weaved in to [...]

'Rio' Soundtrack Features will.i.am, Taio Cruz, Jamie Foxx

Scott Shetler — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:49:55 +0000

With will.i.am, Taio Cruz and Jamie Foxx onboard, the 3D animated film ‘Rio’ is shaping up to be one of the most exciting soundtracks of 2011 so far. At first glance, a whimsical animated movie about an endangered macaw who’s afraid to fly would seem to be an odd choice for a hot soundtrack, but [...]