Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz is a London-born singer, songwriter and producer behind “Dynamite” and “Break Your Heart”, with writing credits for Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta.
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- From
- London, England
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and producer
- Early credit
- Co-writer of Will Young’s “Your Game”
- International breakout
- “Break Your Heart” and “Dynamite”
Mini bio
How it started.
Raised in London, Taio learned piano by ear and began writing songs and exploring digital production at school. His official biography recalls a demo reaching a Def Jam A&R through a friend, leading to a publishing deal.
Finding his own voice.
After co-writing Will Young’s “Your Game”, Taio wrote, arranged and produced his debut album Departure, released in 2008. Rokstarr followed in 2009, taking his music toward dance-pop. “Break Your Heart” reached No. 1 in both the UK and the US; “Dynamite” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Behind the songs.
Alongside his own records, he has written for Jennifer Lopez on “I’m Into You” and David Guetta with Usher on “Without You”. His collaborations as a performer include Kylie Minogue, Kesha and Flo Rida.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2011Hangover, featuring Flo RidaSinger
- 2011I’m Into You · Jennifer Lopez featuring Lil WayneCo-writer
- 2010Higher, with Kylie MinogueSinger
- 2010DynamiteSinger and co-writer
- 2008DepartureSinger, writer, arranger and producer
- 2004Your Game · Will YoungCo-writer
Awards
- ASCAP Songwriter of the Year2011 · Honored at the 31st annual ASCAP Awards in London.
- ASCAP Song of the Year2011 · “Dynamite”.
- ASCAP Vanguard Award2010 · Recognition noted in ASCAP’s 2011 awards announcement.
- BRIT Award-winning songwriting2005 · Will Young’s “Your Game”, which Taio co-wrote, won British Single.
Quotes
I like the creative aspects, really. Starting from scratch, making something out of nothing.Taio Cruz, Evening Standard interview
Speaking about preferring the creative work of music to the attention that comes with being a pop star.
Trivia
- He learned to play piano by ear.
- Rokstarr shared its name with his sunglasses brand.
- His official biography lists Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Pro Tools among his production software.
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