Taio Cruz

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English singer-songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur known for global pop and R&B hits.Taio Cruz rose to international fame in the late 2000s and early 2010s with chart-topping singles like "Break Your Heart" and "Dynamite". He achieved success as both a performer and a songwriter/producer for other major artists.
  • Cruz achieved his first major songwriting success in the UK with Will Young's 2008 hit "Who Am I", co-written and produced by Cruz.
  • His 2009 single "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris became his first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit.
  • The 2010 single "Dynamite" became a global phenomenon, reaching number one in multiple countries including the UK and US, and is considered one of the defining pop songs of the era.
  • He co-wrote and featured on the 2010 David Guetta hit "Little Bad Girl" and co-wrote Cheryl Cole's 2010 UK number-one "Promise This".
  • He founded his own label, Rokstarr Music London, in 2008.
  • While less active as a front-line pop star after the early 2010s, Cruz has continued songwriting and production work behind the scenes for other artists.