The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

iTunes' top 10 selling singles of the week ending Aug. 23, 2010:

1. "Right Above It (feat. Drake)," Lil Wayne
2. "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
3. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz
4. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem
5. "I Like It," Enrique Iglesias
6. "Just the Way You Are," Bruno Mars
7. "Just a Dream," Nelly
8. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love," Usher
9. "Magic (feat. Rivers Cuomo)," B.o.B
10. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner

Billboard Top 10, Again Taio Cruz #2

1. (1) Eminem ft. Rihanna: 'Love The Way You Lie'
2. (2) Taio Cruz: 'Dynamite'
3. (4) Katy Perry: 'California Gurls'
4. (5) Enrigue Igelsias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
5. (9) Katy Perry: 'Teenage Dream'
6. (7) Mike Ponser: 'Cooler Than Me'
7. (8) Usher feat. Pitbull: 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love
8. (3) Taylor Swift: 'Mine'
9. (6) B.o.B ft. Eminem & Haley Williams: 'Airplanes'
10. (10) Jason Derulo: 'Ridin' Solo'

First number current rank, second last weeks.

Billboard Top 10 Taio Cruz Holds Onto Number 2 Spot

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 For the Week Ending August 12th, 2010:

1. “Love the Way You Lie,” Eminem feat. Rihanna
2. “Dynamite,” Taio Cruz
3. “Mine,” Taylor Swift
4. “California Gurls,” Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
5. “I Like It,” Enrique Iglesias feat. Pitbull
6. “Airplanes,” B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams
7. “Cooler Than Me,” Mike Posner
8. “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,” Usher feat. Pitbull
9. “Teenage Dream,” Katy Perry
10. “Ridin’ Solo,” Jason Derulo

Jennifer Lopez Joins Taio Cruz On “Dynamite” Remix

The song isn't that great, and you can't really tell J-lo is in the song. I consider this a sign of things to come as more people remix the song and others start to cover it. I think it helps solidify Taio Cruz's hit and all the people who think he is a one hit wonder can forget about it. Taio is here to stay.



Thanks to http://idolator.com/5593232/jennifer-lopez-taio-cruz-dynamite-remix
For the audio clip!

I Found The Video From AGT of Cam Hodges Singing "Break Your Heart"

Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart" Preformed by Cam Hodges on AGT

What do you think of Cam Hodges performance on America's Got Talent last night? His audition video was really good. Did he do the song justice? Share what you thought of it in the comments below.

Here is his audition video:

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Aug. 9, 2010:

Singles:

1. "Mine," Taylor Swift
2. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem
3. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz
4. "I Like It," Enrique Iglesias
5. "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
6. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love," Usher
7. "California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry
8. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner
9. "Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo
10. "Magic (feat. Rivers Cuomo)," B.o.B

Albums:

1. "The Suburbs," Arcade Fire
2. "Recovery," Eminem
3. "The Remix," Lady GaGa
4. "A Thousand Suns," Linkin Park
5. "Nightmare," Avenged Sevenfold
6. "Trill O.G.," Bun B
7. "Croweology," The Black Crowes
8. "Step Up 3D (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," Various Artists
9. "Hear Me Now," Secondhand Serenade
10. "Sigh No More," Mumford & Sons

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Top 10 Singles on iTunes Dynamite #2

Way to go Taio, keep up the amazing songs!


1. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem
2. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz
3. "I Like It," Enrique Iglesias
4. "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
5. "California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry
6. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love," Usher
7. "Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore)," B.o.B.
8. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner
9. "Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo
10. "Not Afraid," Eminem

Taio Cruz So Close to Number 1 on ARIA Chart

Eminem, Rihanna hold Cruz off Oz top spot

Eminem and Rihanna have prevented Taio Cruz from scoring his first No.1 on the ARIA singles chart.

Cruz's 'Dynamite' leaps five places this week to second position, but is held off the top spot by the American pair's 'Love The Way You Lie', which notches up its fourth week at the summit.

British singer-songwriter-producer Cruz also peaked at number two Down Under with 'Break Your Heart' earlier this year.

Meanwhile, behind Eminem, Rihanna and Cruz, Enrique Iglesias slips to three with Pitbull collaboration 'I Like It'.

Katy Perry places two tracks in this week's top ten, debuting at four with 'Teenage Dream' to notch up her sixth Aussie top ten hit, but falling from four to seven with former chart-topper 'California Gurls'.

The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our review):

1. (1) Eminem ft. Rihanna: 'Love The Way You Lie'
2. (7) Taio Cruz: 'Dynamite'
3. (2) Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
4. (-) Katy Perry: 'Teenage Dream'
5. (5) Usher ft. Pitbull: 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love'
6. (6) Flo Rida ft. David Guetta: 'Club Can't Handle Me'
7. (4) Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg: 'California Gurls'
8. (5) Adam Lambert: 'If I Had You'
9. (8) Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars: 'Billionaire'
10. (10) Eminem: 'Not Afraid'

Source: http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a258387/eminem-rihanna-hold-cruz-off-oz-top-spot.html

 

'America's Got Talent' welcomes Bret Michaels, Taio Cruz

The Wednesday, Aug. 4 live results show of "America's Got Talent" just got a whole lot thornier.

Bret Michaels, most recently of "Celebrity Apprentice," is stopping by "America's Got Talent" to perform his signature power ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." He will be joined by U.K. artist Taio Cruz, whose debut single "Break Your Heart," (feat. Ludicris) is currently making its way up the charts.

Michaels also performed "Rose" on the "American Idol" finale with finalist Casey James and has been mentioned many times in guess-who-is-replacing-Simon-Cowell conversations. This performance of "Rose" comes during the last quarter-final of "Talent," when the final three acts advance to the semi-finals.

Funnily enough, we predicted Bret Michaels would be on "Talent." We were only three weeks off. "America's Got Talent" airs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

Source: http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/07/americas-got-talent-welcomes-bret-michaels-taio-cruz.html

Taio Cruz Up One More to 3, US Billboard Top 10

Eminem and Rihanna have topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a second week.

Their duet 'Love The Way You Lie' holds off Katy Perry, who remains at number two with her former chart-topper 'California Gurls'.

Elsewhere in the top ten, Taio Cruz climbs a place to reach a new peak of three with 'Dynamite', while Enrique Iglesias jumps from eight to six with 'I Like It'.

Further down the chart, Usher leaps from 19 to 12 with his latest hit 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' and Katy Perry's new single 'Teenage Dream' lands at number 20.

Other new entries in the chart come from Bruno Mars at 43 with 'Just The Way You Are', and Ne-Yo's 'Champagne Life' at 75.

The top ten singles in full:

1. (1) Eminem ft. Rihanna: 'Love The Way You Lie'
2. (2) Katy Perry: 'California Gurls'
3. (4) Taio Cruz: 'Dynamite'
4. (3) B.o.B ft. Eminem & Haley Williams: 'Airplanes'
5. (7) Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars: 'Billionaire'
6. (8) Enrigue Igelsias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
7. (6) Mike Ponser: 'Cooler Than Me'
8. (5) Usher: 'OMG'
9. (9) Drake: 'Find Your Love'
10. (10) Jason Derulo: 'Ridin' Solo'

Source: http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a252619/eminem-rihanna-stay-on-top-in-us.html

A lot of Press Over Dynamite, Taio's New Single!

I love the video and I love the song. What do you think? Will it hit number one? If you haven't seen the video yet, check it out here.

Taio Cruz - New Music - More Music Videos

Mike Thiel column: Usher, Katy Perry, Taio Cruz among artists defining summer radio play

Think of all the music you mentally digest in a week; what songs get stuck in your head? What melody do you find yourself humming along to even when you despise it?

For some reason, summer songs are far more contagious than songs released in other seasons, and 2010’s defining summer tunes are beginning to pop; Usher’s back, Katy Perry never left and Taio Cruz is finally creeping up on the veterans.

Choosing this summer’s top dance/club tracks was difficult but after considering the timing of the release, longevity on the charts, radio play, current chart status and a little subjectivity, it became easier to dole out my five songs to be remembered in the summer of 2010.

“OMG” by Usher

After hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and currently lasting 16 weeks on the charts, I will go on record to say that “OMG” holds enough weight to close down 2010 as the summer’s defining song. Even in its almighty radio rotation, “OMG” shines brighter than other tracks with its clever song structure, fun incorporation of technology lingo and new school meets old school video. Usher is back in 2010 and is inching closer to filling the void left by our now Michael Jackson-less music world.

“Dynamite” by Taio Cruz

“Break Your Heart” added the commercial value of Ludacris to lift it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but “Dynamite” has Cruz all on his own, rocking a simple solo sing-along. I’m loving this track right now and it’s holding its place on the charts well; too soon to tell if this one will get old fast, but right now it’s exploding like … dynamite.

“Club Can’t Handle Me” by Flo Rida

Last night, “Club Can’t Handle Me” was sitting at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100, which means it has the potential to do some serious climbing in the upcoming weeks. Though sometimes it reminds me of a “I Got a Feeling”/”Hamster Dance Song” hybrid, it’s a total hands-up party track that has potential to last in the DJ’s play list.

“I Like It” by Enrique Iglesias

Originally, I poked fun and called this song “I Don’t Like It,” but its continuous radio play has forced me to sing along, and now, the song and I enjoy our time together. Whether any of us really “like it” or not, Iglesias and Pitbull nail the summer sound with this one.

“California Gurls” by Katy Perry

It’s the current No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 (as of last night) and is shaping up to be the peanut butter to our summer jam. A catchy hook, an assist from Snoop Dogg and a risque music video were enough to boot “OMG” from the top spot a few weeks ago and it has anchored itself since. Also, the No. 1 hit is spurring YouTube spoofs like “Minnesota Gurls,” which is sure to inspire more (bad) knock-offs, keeping this summery tune fresh until the leaves start falling.

Source: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100722/APC0502/100721092/Mike-Thiel-column-Nothing-defines-a-summer-like-constant-radio-play

Eminem, Rihanna end Perry's US chart reign

Eminem and Rihanna have ended Katy Perry's six-week reign over the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Their hit 'Love The Way You Lie' - also top in Australia at present - climbs to No.1 this week after spending three consecutive weeks in second position.

It becomes the fourth and seventh US chart-toppers for Eminem and Rihanna respectively.

Perry slips to two with 'California Gurls', while B.o.B. and Hayley Williams hold steady at three with 'Airplanes'.

Meanwhile, Taio Cruz climbs from six to four with 'Dynamite', the follow-up to his transatlantic chart-topper 'Break Your Heart'.

Notable gains outside the top ten come from Shontelle, who jumps from 16 to 13 with 'Impossible', and Maroon 5, who leap from 44 to 28 with 'Misery'.

The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our reviews):

1. (2) Eminem ft. Rihanna: 'Love The Way You Lie'
2. (1) Katy Perry: 'California Gurls'
3. (3) B.o.B ft. Eminem & Haley Williams: 'Airplanes'
4. (6) Taio Cruz: 'Dynamite'
5. (4) Usher: 'OMG'
6. (7) Mike Posner: 'Cooler Than Me'
7. (5) Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars: 'Billionaire'
8. (8) Enrigue Igelsias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
9. (9) Drake: 'Find Your Love'
10. (10) Jason Derulo: 'Ridin' Solo'

Source: http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a248475/eminem-rihanna-end-perrys-us-chart-reign.html

Video Premiere: Taio Cruz's 'Dynamite'

Taio Cruz rides a fast bike and stops by a place where he kicks off a firework party with the ladies in attendance. "I've done race cars and speedboats. For this one, I wanted to do things on a bike," he explained to MTV. "So you're gonna see me spin the tires on this, which is pretty cool!"

One of the vehicles brought for the video shoot is a "massive truck" which was used to film big screen project "Universal Soldier". He said, "I've never done a video that has this many props in it. We've got the most amazing, wrecked cars."

"Dynamite" is taken from Taio Cruz's second album "Rokstarr". He stated, "[It] is about when you go to the club and when you go to a party and when you're just going out ... you got to feel like, 'I'm just gonna explode'." And he represents that in the music video with "just massive, massive fireworks in the sky."

Video

Source: http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00034036.html

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

By The Associated Press (AP) – 3 days ago

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending July 12, 2010:

Singles:
1. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem
2. "California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry
3. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz
4. "I Like It," Enrique Iglesias
5. "Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore)," B.o.B.
6. "Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars)," Travie McCoy
7. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner
8. "Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo
9. "Not Afraid," Eminem
10. "OMG (feat. will.i.am)," Usher

Albums:
1. "Recovery," Eminem
2. "Sir Lucious Left Foot ... The Son of Chico Dusty," Big Boi
3. "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," Various Artists
4. "Thank Me Later," Drake
5. "The Wild Trapeze," Brandon Boyd
6. "To the Sea," Jack Johnson
7. "Aphrodite," Kylie Minogue
8. "The Fame," Lady GaGa
9. "Euphoria," Enrique Iglesias
10. "Leave This Town: The B-Sides," Daughtry

Listen to Taio Cruz "Dynamite" (Stonebridge Remix)

Taio Cruz's new single "Dynamite" is guilty pleasure pop of the finest kind. And that should really come as no surprise. The track was written by Taio in collaboration with Dr. Luke (Ke$ha's main man) and Swedish pop genius Max Martin who really doesn't need more of an introduction.

"Dynamite" further solidies Cruz's reputation as one of the planet's rare, sure-bet chart toppers. If you look for slick, catchy and dancefloor-ready pop, Taizo Cruz delivers every single time. The single comes with a slew of remixes including this hot little remake by Stonebridge. "Dynamite" will hit the U.K. on August 23.


Dynamite Stonebridge Radio Mix by TaioCruz

Found at: http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2010/07/listen-to-taio-cruz-dynamite-stonebridge-remix.html

Teen Choice Awards Announces Final List Of Nominees

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards has announced the final installment of the nomination list. And as expected in an awards show ruled by screaming teens, vampire flick and show "Eclipse" and "True Blood" have dominated the roster.

Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Kristen Stewart are all nominated for Choice Summer Movie Star, while "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" is up for Choice Summer Movie against nine other blockbusters, including the recently released "Despicable Me" and the soon to hit theaters "Salt."

Justin Bieber is up against Drake, Taio Cruz, B.o.B, and Eminem for Choice Summer Music Star – Female, while pal Miley Cyrus is nominated along Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Rihanna.

"True Blood" also scored nods for Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin for Choice Summer TV Star,

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards will air August 9 on Fox.

Keep Requesting Dynamite!

It is moving up the charts! Can it reach number 1? It can if everyone keeps requesting it. Very catchy tune, I love it.

Taio Cruz Teases 'Massive Fireworks' In 'Dynamite' Video

Set visit with the 'Break Your Heart' singer also reveals tricked-out bikes, hot models in mechanic outfits and more.

Shifting modes of transportation from sports car to speedboat to race-ready motorcycle, British dance/pop singer Taio Cruz plans to take fans along to a fiery junkyard fete with the new video for his hit single "Dynamite."

For those unfamiliar with Cruz's video persuasions, he tends to go for two things in particular: scantily clad hotties in party mode and some form of adrenaline-boosting vehicle. So when MTV News recently caught up with him on the Sun Valley, California, set for "Dynamite," we weren't too surprised to find dozens of models outfitted in mechanic uniforms. The ride-loving pop star also found it appropriate to conduct our interview perched on his 1000cc-speed bike.

"I've done race cars and speedboats. For this one, I wanted to do things on a bike," Cruz explained. "So you're gonna see me spin the tires on this, which is pretty cool!"

"Dynamite" currently stands at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, just two spots shy of his debut U.S. single, "Beak Your Heart," which topped the chart earlier this year and has spent more than four months in the rankings. For the "Dynamite" visual, fans will be pleased to see Cruz has taken his set-piece game to a whole new level.

"I've never done a video that has this many props in it," Cruz said. "We've got the most amazing, wrecked cars. There's even a massive truck that was used in the movie 'Universal Soldier.' "
Could a video for a song named after explosive pyrotechnics be filmed without actually featuring some? Sure, but that wouldn't be any fun.

"The song 'Dynamite' itself is about when you go to the club and when you go to a party and when you're just going out ... you got to feel like, 'I'm just gonna explode,' " Cruz explained. "Basically, we are going to represent that with just massive, massive, fireworks in the sky!"

Source: MTV

Katy Perry's "California Gurls" Spends Fifth Week At #1 On Billboard Hot 100

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Katy Perry's "California Gurls" is still the most popular song in the country, remaining at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a fifth week. It's also inching closer to her longest streak at #1 when she topped the chart for seven weeks with "I Kissed a Girl." The track, which features rapper Snoop Dogg, is also the #1 song at pop radio. It also moved another 277,000 copies in digital sales, but wasn't the week's biggest digital seller.

That title belongs to Eminem and Rihanna with "Love the Way You Lie," which sold another 280,000 copies for a second week at the top of the Hot Digital Songs chart. That's also good enough for another week at #2 on the Hot 100. Usher follows with "OMG" at #3 for another week.

There were no shake-ups in the top 5 at all this week as B.o.B. and Hayley Williams remain at #4 this week with "Airplanes," while Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars are unmoved at #5 with "Billionaire."

Mike Posner moves up to #6 this week with his debut single, "Cooler Than Me." Meanwhile, Taio Cruz was only absent from the top 10 for a week before rebounding back with his brand new single, "Dynamite." The track moves up to #7 from #14 last week. It's also rumored to be released as a remix with Jennifer Lopez.

Down two spots to #8 this week is Drake with "Find Your Love," while Jason Derulo inches up a spot to #9 with his latest, "Ridin' Solo." Eminem climbs back into the top 10, holding the #10 spot this week for his second entry on the chart.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 For the Week Ending July 17th, 2010:

1. “California Gurls,” Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg

2. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem feat. Rihanna

3. "OMG," Usher feat. Will.i.am

4. “Airplanes,” B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams

5. “Billionaire,” Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars

6. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner feat. Big Sean

7. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz

8. "Find Your Love," Drake

9. "Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo

10. "Not Afraid," Eminem


Source:http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7019224685?

Enrique Iglesias, Taio Cruz Lead "Jersey Shore" Soundtrack

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - The bronzed crew of MTV's "Jersey Shore" are providing the sounds of the summer with the soundtrack to the hit reality show, just in time for the premiere of the show's second season.


The soundtrack is led by the single "I Like It," by Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, which also appears on Iglesia's album "Euphoria." A video for the single featuring the cast of "Jersey Shore" is already in rotation on MTV.

The rest of the soundtrack was assembled for maximum fist-pumping potential, with club-ready tracks like Deadmau5 and Rob Swire's "Ghosts N Stuff," Paul Oakenfold's "Pump It Up," and Tiesto vs. Diplo on "Come On."

Taio Cruz and Ludacris get remixed on the #1 hit "Break Your Heart," David Guetta appears with his new Fergie-featuring single "Gettin' Over You," with Chris Willis and LMFAO. LMFAO also contribute the theme to the show's first season, "Get Crazy."
 
The rest of the soundtrack features songs from Kid Sister, Lil Jon feat. 30H!3, Girlicious, Midi Mafia, Richard Vission, Die Atzen, and Steve Aoki.

Cast member DJ Pauly D even contributes a track, "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)." Conspicuously missing from the soundtrack? Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's dance track "The Situation," which leaked last month and featured Fatman Scoop, DJ Class, and Disco Fries.

The "Jersey Shore" soundtrack hits stores July 20th, while the show's highly anticipated second season premieres on July 29th.

Source: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7019212995?

US Chart Album and Single Sales

After freefalling 8-50-101, Taio Cruz’s Rokstarr makes a hesitant recovery, climbing to number 94. Although first single Break Your Heart departs from the Top 10 of the Hot 100, dipping 10-12 after a 16 week residency in the top tier, he has a second bona fide hit in Dynamite, which has recovered from early turbulence, moving 26-45-31-14 since release.

iTunes Top Selling for Week

iTunes' top 10 selling singles of the week ending July 5, 2010:

Singles:
1. "California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry
2. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem
3. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz
4. "Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore)," B.o.B.
5. "Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars)," Travie McCoy
6. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner
7. "Ridin' Solo," Jason Derulo
8. "Not Afraid," Eminem
9. "OMG (feat. will.i.am)," Usher
10. "Find Your Love," Drake

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iZs8h6fW44nKcg90ABYjAc4Z61dQD9GPMOUG0

Album and Single Sales (Taio Cruz)

Taio Cruz is still killing it with his single Break Your Heart which fell 3 from 7 to 10, while follow-up Dynamite climbs to number 31! Last week Dynamite fell 26-45. On a sad note his overall album sales have taken a huge fall over the last two week, first week 8, second falling to 50, third falling again to 101!!

Billboard Top 10, Taio Cruz falls to 10

Looks like this could be our last week in the top 10 for our boy Taio Cruz. Let's see if he can hold on.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 For the Week Ending July 3rd, 2010:
1. “California Gurls,” Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
2. "OMG," Usher feat. will.i.am
3. “Airplanes,” B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams
4. “Billionaire,” Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars
5. "Find Your Love," Drake
6. "Your Love Is My Drug," Ke$ha
7. “Alejandro,” Lady Gaga
8. "Cooler Than Me," Mike Posner feat. Big Sean
9. "Not Afraid," Eminem
10. "Break Your Heart," Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris

SPIN's "Cheat Sheet"

Let's hope he isn't the "flavor of the month" but here is an article written by SPIN about Taio Cruz:


Find it hard to keep track of the newest pop music phenoms but don't want to look dumb at a party? We're here to help. Here's SPIN's handy cheat sheet to pop's flavor of the month:

Who: Taio Cruz

Huh? It's pronounced Tie-o, not Tay-o.

Why you've heard the name: This British R&B smoothy's dancefloor-friendly pop smash "Break Your Heart," featuring Ludacris, recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100. His sophomore album, Rokstarr, entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 8.

How he got started: The 27-year-old Cruz was a successful songwriter and producer for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Usher, Ke$ha, and Britney Spears, so he knows his way around a hook.

He might remind you of: A slightly less randy Akon.

Favorite video props: Speedboats and hot women.

Blimey! Cruz has "slightly more sex appeal than JLS basted in turkey grease by Louis Walsh," says NME. We don't know what that means, but it doesn't sound good.

Girl trouble: Cruz had planned to release a version of "Umbrella" as an early single, but Rihanna called dibs and scored a huge hit. More recently, Brit pop chanteuse Corrine Bailey Rae threatened to sue Cruz, claiming that his "She's Like a Star" plagiarized her "Like a Star." The case never went to court.

He's got a fever: And it'll only get worse. Cruz is writing songs for Justin Bieber's next album.

Source: http://www.spin.com/articles/what-you-should-know-about-taio-cruz

Win Golden Circle tickets to T4 On The Beach!

The party of the summer is almost upon us as T4 On The Beach gets ready to put on yet another unmissable show! The sold-out event, sponsored by Aygo by Toyota, will take place in Weston-super-Mare on Sunday 4 July with over 45,000 sun-seeking music fans taking to the beach – and heatworld has three pairs of Golden Circle tickets to see all the action unfold from the front of the stage.
Stars including JLS, Tinie Tempah, Jason Derulo, Dizzee Rascal, Pixie Lott, Chipmunk, N-Dubz, Alexandra Burke, Scouting For Girls, Plan B, Ellie Goulding, Basshunter, Diana Vickers, Taio Cruz, The Saturdays, Professor Green, The Hoosiers, Kids In Glass Houses, Example and more will be joined by tons of special celebrity guests such as Louie Spence, Starman and Gok Wan, as well as T4’s very own Steve Jones, Miquita Oliver, Rick Edwards, Jameela Jamil and Nick Grimshaw. It's always a brilliant day out and this year we just know it's going to be sunny!

T4 On The Beach will broadcast in a packed 3 hour 45 minute show on C4 on Sunday 4 July from 2pm, followed by a repeat if you missed any of the action on the 4Music channel from 5.45pm. Further highlights from the day will be screened across Channel 4 and 4Music with details to be announced shortly.

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Billboard Top 10

Our boy Taio Cruz falls another one this week 6-7, but he is still holding out in the top 10. Taio's other hit Dynamite has fallen from 26 to 45! A huge disappointment, I have a feeling it will rise again next week...start requesting it on the radio, it is a good hit!

From: Billboard.com:

Katy Perry holds at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with "California Gurls," featuring Snoop Dogg, and further distances herself from the pack as the title takes both the Airplay and Digital Gainer awards. Downloads improve 11% to 353,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan, while listener impressions surpass the 100 million mark (105.2, up 18%), according to Nielsen BDS. Perry is the first female artist to claim simultaneous gainer awards while residing at No. 1 since Alicia Keys, with "No One" on the chart dated Dec. 1, 2007.

Usher remains at No. 2 with "OMG," while maintaining its No. 1 standing for a third week on Radio Songs. Also holding in place on the big chart is "Airplanes" by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams at No. 3.

Travie McCoy and Ke$ha swap spots as the former's "Billionaire" bounces 5-4 and the latter's "Your Love Is My Drug" dips 4-5. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" returns to its highest ranking (7-6). "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris falls 6-7.

When you start your chart life at No. 1, there's nowhere to go but down, but Eminem finds a way to rebound (11-8) with his former chart-topping debut "Not Afraid." Digital pre-order placement for the June 21 release of his album "Recovery" spurs downloads (up 11%) for the set's leadoff track as does increased radio play (up 7%), lifting the song back into the top 10 of the Hot 100 after a one-week respite.

Rounding out the top 10 are The Black Eyed Peas' "Rock That Body," which hold at No. 9 and Drake's "Find Your Love" which improves 13-10. "Love" is Drake's third top 10, all as a lead vocalist. He also visited the region with "Best I Ever Had" (No. 2 peak last July) and "Forever" (No. 8 in October).

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Taio's no Diva

British pop star Taio Cruz might break, break your heart ... but he won't act like a diva

Now that Taio Cruz is a certifiable international pop star - his Break Your Heart has topped the charts in the United States, Canada and his native U.K. - he can finally feel free to start acting the part and unleash his inner diva.

Except that's not really his style.

"I don't have diva tendencies," the soft-spoken Cruz said with a laugh during a trip to Toronto this week. "Usually, my rider is one bottle of water. That's it.

"Sometimes I don't even ask for that."

That sounds uncommon, maybe, but then Cruz has taken an thoroughly unusual path thus far in his career.

The 27-year-old - born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere to a Nigerian father and a Brazilian mother in London - began as a songwriter (he's penned tunes for Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Kylie Minogue) before being singled out in Britain as a potential star talent in his own right.

His first record, 2008's Departure - a thoroughly smooth record fusing his elastic vocals and disco-infused pop production - went gold in Britain, and he followed with Rokstarr the next year, another digestible collection of dancefloor-ready pop/R&B tunes.

That record eventually proved to be his Stateside gateway, particularly after he released a remixed version of his buoyant breakout Break Your Heart with an obligatory Ludacris guest vocal added in.

Cruz notes non-rock acts from the U.K. have had trouble breaking into the U.S. music scene in recent years. So what was different about him?

"I'm really, really, really sexy," he said with a laugh. "No, I'm just kidding, that's my ongoing joke."

"But I think just the musical trends have changed and (pop music) is sounding a little more dance-y and European, and that ... allows (listeners) to be a little more susceptible to U.K.-sounding music."

Cruz says he takes cues from musical movements bubbling a fair distance below the mainstream - "I listen to underground electro and dubstep, like really grimy records that people would never expect, and then I listen to ABBA, and then you kind of fuse the two," he explains.

And he says that experimental mentality has pop music moving in a more interesting direction.

"There was definitely a while when pop music had no soul in it, and it was just all about manufactured kids, five guys who were not necessarily the best singers but looked good, and the songs that had all the soul ripped out of them," he said.

"Whereas the origins of pop music didn't have to do that. Michael Jackson and Madonna made pop music, and it was great, and the production was amazing, and it had musicianship to it.

"So pop music doesn't have to be terrible. You can take really cool elements and put it in pop music and it'll sound really good. That's what I think, hopefully, what I do, what Will.i.am does and what Stargate (production team) do for Rihanna."

Cruz says he'll continue to write for other artists even as his solo profile grows.

In fact, he's recently penned a few tunes for Canadian teen sensation Justin Bieber, whom Cruz calls "the biggest thing in pop."

"They're just fun party records," Cruz says of the songs. "He's young and a fun kid. He appeals to the kids out there having a good time, so the songs I wrote for him were literally, you know: 'Let's go out and have a good time, party, and have fun.'

"In my opinion, they work for him, so it depends on whether he likes them personally or he and the label feel that's the direction for him or not, so I'll just have to wait and see."

Cruz also takes pride in his Rokstarr "high-street fashion" line, whose eponymous sunglasses (retailing for 165 British pounds online) are a permanent fixture on Cruz ("Even indoors, even at night - just because I feel like it," he says).

But Cruz points out that his is not a rags-to-riches story, and he doesn't feel as though he has to fabricate a rugged backstory just to gain credibility.

"My dad had enough money for us all when we were kids," he says. "I think it's a case of being yourself. I think it all goes wrong when you try to pretend that you're someone else. So if I hang out with Ludacris, I don't start trying to act like I'm gangster.

"You've just gotta be yourself. Either they accept you or they don't."

Source: http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/1093143

Taio Cruz Performs ‘Dynamite’ On Kimmel Video

Taio Cruz Performs ‘Dynamite’ On Kimmel

International crossover star, Taio Cruz, performed his new single ‘Dynamite’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 11. The singer songwriter performed the track as part of his set to the promote his ‘Rokstarr’ LP – which was released in the States this week.

While I’m gonna need Mr Cruz to update the wardrobe pronto (fellow Brits will know what I mean), as well as his live performing skills, it’s hard to deny the song’s smash hit potential. Put simply, it’s the business.

In any case, check out Taio’s performance after the jump…

Taio Cruz Has Sold More Than 160,000 Copies of Rokstarr in Canada

Nobody can deny that with his global chart-topping dance pop smash Break Your Heart, the invigorating new single Dynamite and a hot selling album with Rokstarr, Taio Cruz is enjoying a breakout year.

But the London, U.K.,-based Cruz — born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere — comes by much of his production pedigree from America. In his early 20s, he apprenticed with producers Chris “Tricky” Stewart (Rihanna, Beyoncé, Britney) and Rich Harrison (Beyoncé, Alicia Keys) in Atlanta.

“I’m an information sponge — I like to learn from people who know a lot more than I do, and then try to apply it to what it is that I do,” Cruz told Metro during a promotional stop in Toronto this week. ­“I was very excited to work with Tricky and all those guys because they’re amazing and have made so many hit records. I wanted to learn production tips and songwriting techniques and other bits and pieces. I honed my skills.”

Cruz, 27, whom Universal Music Canada reports has sold more than 160,000 copies of Rokstarr here, says his U.K. musical pals had some interesting ideas about U.S. pop music.

“Everyone had this idea that American music used some sort of magic dust to make it sound so good,” he chuckles. “Some of my friends thought it was the current, because the electricity standard is different in America and it affects the sound waves.

“I learned that the reason the music sounds so good is that they use the best of everything. They’re not afraid to spend money.”

Cruz almost scored another bonus working with Tricky: He was there when Terius “The Dream” Nash wrote Rihanna’s No. 1 smash Umbrella and actually recorded one of the song’s very first demos.

“I thought it was an amazing song,” Cruz recalls. “I really wanted to release it, but as you do as a songwriter, you send it out to various people and loads of different artists, and Jay-Z loved it for Rihanna. The rest is history.”

Besides his distinctive synthesized Europop sound, Taio Cruz is trying to make history of his own, as Rokstarr isn’t only the name of his sophomore album, but his own line of hip sunglasses. Cruz has plans to expand Rokstarr into offering watches, fragrance and luggage.

“I’d love for the Rokstarr empire to be as big as Apple one day,” says Cruz. “Steve Jobs and Apple — they’re my inspiration.”

Source: http://www.metronews.ca

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Someone requested that I add the video from Taio's live performance on "Live With Regis and Kelly" so I have added the video here and the video page. Let us know if you would like to see anything else.

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Meet Taio Cruz Video by US Magazine

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Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Results

Katy Perry is rocking it at the top with “California Gurls”. Usher with his hit “OMG” falls back a spot to No. 2. B.o.B’s Hayley Williams-assisted “Airplanes” sits  at No. 3 again. Ke$ha’s “Your Love Is My Drug” remains at No. 4.

Travie McCoy jumps into the top 10 for the first time as a solo act with “Billionaire.” It moves from No. 11 to No. 5. Singer Bruno Mars is secretly the big winner in the top 10. He’s the featured vocalist and producer on McCoy’s “Billionaire” and B.o.B’s No. 8 hit “Nothin’ On You.”

Taio Cruz’s “Break Your Heart” slips a place to No. 6. Lady Gaga‘s “Alejandro” also falls a spot to No. 7. After a brief vacation from the top 10, the Black Eyed Peas return with their fifth top 10 single from their multi-platinum set The E.N.D. The latest, “Rock That Body,” leaps from no. 19 to No. 9. La Roux‘s “Bulletproof” closes out the top 10, dropping from No. 8 to No. 10.

Source:http://music-mix.ew.com

Taio Cruz Debut's #8 For Top Selling Album For Week

Way to go Taio. 24,000 Album's sold shooting him into the top 10. Let's see how long he can stay there. If you haven't got the CD yet, it is amazing check out the samples at Amazon and buy it there too for only $10:

Jack Johnson's new album "To the Sea" becomes the singer-songwriters' third No. 1 on The Billboard 200, as the set racks up 234,000 copies. Just under a half of that number came from digital sales. The Hawaii-native last appeared at the summit his first week with 2008's 'Sleep Through the Static" (375,000); before that, his soundtrack to "Curious George" in 2006 (163,000).

That pushes "Glee: The Music, Volume 3 - Showstoppers" from No. 1 to No. 3 with 45,000 coipes, a 29% slip in sales. With a 4% bump, Justin Bieber's "My World 2.0" goes from No. 3 to No. 2 with 52,000.

Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" at No. 4 (41,000, -12%), Usher's "Raymond v. Raymond" at No. 5 (35,000, -2%) and Lady Gaga's "The Fame" at No. 6 (33,000, +6%) all stay put at the same chart positions they had last week.

Taio Cruz's No. 1 Hot 100 hit "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris helped fuel sales of "Rokstarr," which debuts at No. 8 with 24,000. This is the British artist's first album release in the U.S.

He's only 2,000 copies ahead of "American Idol" favorite Clay Aiken, whose covers set "Tried & True" starts at No. 9 with 22,000. His last album before leaving RCA was 2008's "On My Way Here," which sold 94,000. Yowch.

With help from her rising single "Your Love Is My Drug," Ke$ha's "Animal" album re-enters the top tier No. 17 to No. 10 with 20,000, a 5% increase.

Sales are up 4% compared to last week's dismal album sales week, and up 8% compared to the same week last year.

Source: http://www.hitfix.com

CD Review by Startribune

Not the best review, but not bad either...

"This British R&B-pop star's U.S. debut mostly features songs from his first two British albums, released in 2008 and 2009. Cruz, who produced every track on this album save one, works at the intersection of R&B and electronic music, taking the digital soul of T-Pain and The-Dream to extremes that make even borglike competitors like Jason Derulo appear earthy.

But the older songs here are gentler in subject matter, attitude and volume than the more recent ones, which have made Cruz something of an instant pop star. "Break Your Heart," which has already reached No. 1, manages to be airy while abusive synths descend from every corner. It's probably the most optimistic song about romantic malfeasance in recent memory.

Most of "Rokstarr" chugs along like this, though with less cynicism, fully mechanized and overflowing with empty calories. It's exhilarating and exhausting, and ultimately memory-depleting. Harsh, bombastic synths imported from megaclub trance music give these songs (particularly "Take Me Back" and "No Other One") motion and heft, and Cruz, or his voice box approximant, brings sweetness. There are vapid lyrics to navigate but they don't disrupt the mood, which is emphatic and rarely sensual: Turns out Cruz has no off switch."

Source: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/95805609.html?page=2&c=y

Taio Cruz on Jimmy Kimmel Thursday!

Jimmy Kimmel has two shows this week, and on Thursday a performance by Taio Cruz.

Other artists include: Jimmy Fallon - Kings of Convenience (Monday), Phish (Wednesday) and Sarah McLachlan (Thursday).

Tune in to "Lopez Tonight" on Monday for a performance from Hanson.

Taio Cruz Played at 14th Annual KFEST

Sounds like it was a great time despite the medicore weather. If anyone has pics they would like to share please feel free to do so and I will put them up!

Article about KFEST:

The 14th annual KFEST entertained thousands of music lovers today in spite of some rain with the possibility of more on the way.

Omar Perez of Patterson attended the music festival two years ago. He returned this year because of the lineup.

"They have some good artists," Perez said. "I like all of them."

Adam Lambert, Ludacris, Train, B.o.B., Orianthi, Taio Cruz, Kevin Rudolf, Aaron Fresh, Iyaz, Charice and Kat Deluna are scheduled to perform at the annual extravaganza staged by Fishkill-based WSPK (104.7 FM), known as K104.

A last-minute addition to the lineup was "American Idol" contestant Allison Iraheta from season eight who sang briefly.

This year’s KFEST concert is sold out.

This year marks the 10th year at Dutchess Stadium, the home of the minor-league Hudson Valley Renegades.

Rain and severe weather held off held off until around 2:15 p.m. Two storms went through the area.

Otherwise, a stiff breeze and overcast skies kept the temperatures down. Free sunblock was, however, being distributed.

Blankets were spread over the tarp-covered outfield, though when the musicians were performing people are all standing and moving to the music.

Dale Bramwell of the Town of Wappinger and his 12-year-old daughter, Reilly, are in attendance at KFEST for the first time.

"There are a lot of people here," Dale Bramwell said. “It's pretty cool and not too rowdy."

Source:http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com

Taio Cruz proudly wears pop label

Although Taio Cruz's debut album, out this week, is called "Rokstarr," he wears the pop-genre label proudly.

But Cruz — who recently had a No. 1 hit with the song "Break Your Heart" — knows some people don't have much respect for pop.

"I think 'pop' became a dirty word. I'm not going to name any names, but then some people ripped all the soul out of it," said the 27-year-old, who hails from Britain.

"People like Madonna, people like Michael Jackson — that's pop music, but it had soul, it had real musicianship to it," he added. "Then it became very manufactured, this terrible thing to say that you are. But, for me, I just love pop music that takes influences from loads of different genres, and just focuses on the catchiest parts of that music."

That's what Cruz has tried to do, not just with his own music, a mix of dance and pop. He has been a Top 40 mainstay in the U.K. since 2006.

Still, American success was important to him: "For me, as a kid, all of my influences were pretty much American, whether it was Michael Jackson or Madonna — most of the big stars generally come from here. My music has always been geared that way."

Cruz made his impact on the U.S. charts in a big way with "Break Your Heart." It set the record for the largest jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by an act with its first charting single, soaring from 53-1 in early March. Despite setting a precedent, Cruz tried not to let himself get too excited over the milestone.

"I just kind of try to just remain calm with everything that I do," he explained. "If I release a record and it sells 20,000, or if I release a record and it sells 20 million, I try to treat them both the same."

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1041400&c=1

New Top 10 List is Out

Usher maintains his reign on top with "OMG" featuring will.i.am.

Katy Perry's "California  Gurls," featuring Snoop Dogg, moves up one to 2, after debuting at number 3 last week.

B.o.B's "Airplanes," featuring Hayley Williams, dropped one to No. 3.

Ke$ha has another his with "Your Love Is My Drug" which rose from 7 to 4.

Taio Cruz fell once more from No. 4 to No. 5 for "Break Your Heart"

Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" stayed No. 6.

Watch Live with Regis and Kelly Season Episode ‘Demi Lovato / Carrot Top / Taio Cruz’

There isn't much show left, but if you tune in now you can watch Taio Cruz live on Live with Regis and Kelly. Details:

To stream Live with Regis and Kelly Demi Lovato / Carrot Top / Taio Cruz online you can head over to the official website to get access to some great content: http://regisandkelly.go.com

Another website with official Live with Regis and Kelly video can be found here: http://www.tv.com/live-with-regis-and-kelly/show/1689/videos.html?tag=page_nav;videos

I will post a video of the recorder performance later today, or tomorrow. Enjoy!!

Album Released Yesterday!! Did You Get It Yet?

Rokstarr is out today! Get it cheap at Amazon.com, only $7.99, I already ordered my on pre-order.

Free MP3, "I Just Wanna Know"

Fresh-faced Taio Cruz is brand-new on the scene in the U.S. but already breaking records. The British singer and producer exploded into the record books with his debut U.S. single on Mercury Records, “Break Your Heart” (featuring Ludacris) – which scored the Billboard Hot 100’s biggest one-week jump to #1 (from #53) by any New Artist’s debut single in the chart’s history.  Not too shabby when you're just getting started.

In the U.K., this son of a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother has already established himself as a major artist where he has had chart success as a singer, songwriter and producer. In the wake of success of his debut album Departure (2008), which spun off a quintet of UK chart hits (“I Just Wanna Know,” “Moving On,” “Come On Girl,” “I Can Be,” “She's Like a Star”), Taio was tapped to work in the studio with X Factor champs Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis, and Shayne Ward.  Sessions followed in Philadelphia with Britney Spears, and Brandy. The year climaxed at the MOBO Awards with a Best Single nomination for “She's Like a Star,” which Taio performed with Sugababes.

Today, he is releasing his much-anticipated debut album "Rokkstar" in the U.S. Check out a totally guilt-free MP3 download of his middle of the road pop R&B ditty "I Just Wanna Know," a non-album bonus track that shows off his chops as a smooth and sultry balladeer. 

 Download a the free MP3 here!

Source:http://www.arjanwrites.com

Positive Review From That Grape Juice

"British breakout star Taio Cruz is set to follow-up the chart-topping success of his US debut ‘Break Your Heart’ with new single ‘Dynamite’. Expectedly Electro-Pop (Cruz’s musical mainstay), the song is a winner if another chart smash is what Cruz is on the hunt for. With its infectious hook,  80’s party nod, with a modern twist, this one looks poised for the top. Great track…"

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New Billboard Top 10 Rankings

 Taio Cruz rises 1 from 5 to 4 which is great considering he slid to 5 just last week. Let's see if it can climb up another spot next week to number 3. Keep requesting to hear it on the radio! Soon up, however, is Dirty Picture. Do you think Dirty Picture can hit number 1?

Full Top 10 Results:

Usher remains king of Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. His “OMG” comes in at No. 1 for its third non-consecutive week. Last week’s No. 2, Katy Perry’s “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg, falls to No. 3. While B.o.B’s “Airplanes” featuring Hayley Williams rises from No. 3 to No. 2. Taio Cruz’s “Break Your Heart,” featuring Ludacris, moves up one from No. 5 to No. 4.

Ke$ha‘s “Your Love Is My Drug” stays at No. 7. Lady Gaga is creeping up to her seventh straight top five hit. Her “Alejandro” moves up two spots to No. 6. Miley Cyrus bursts on to the chart with her latest single, “Can’t Be Tamed.” It debuts at No. 8. Two former No. 1s round out the top 10. Eminem‘s “Not Afraid” drops three to No. 9. And “Rude Boy” by Rihanna goes from No. 9 to No. 10.

La Roux‘s “Bulletproof,” an infectious track that has slowly been burning up the chart, landed at No. 14 this week. Drake closes out the top 20. His “Over” and “Find Your Love” are No. 19 and 20 respectively.

10 Questions Answered By Taio Cruz

Ludacris fans know the rapper doesn’t just jump on anyone’s record. After turning on the radio and hearing Taio Cruz’s “Break Your Heart” incessantly, it was apparent Luda made a wise choice on the collaboration. The British-born singer’s song topped the Billboard Hot 100, making him quite the busy guy as of late. He’s jumping from one city to the next on a daily basis to promote his sophomore album, Rokstarr, available June 1.

But Taio’s grateful for the grueling schedule and the extreme love he’s received. “It’s always been loads of screaming fans,” he reveals. And witnessing his sudden success, it’s interesting to see what Taio’s got up his sleeve next. “If you like ‘Break Your Heart,’ the album is very much in that place,” he explains. “Very electronic-pop influenced, as well as a little bit of pop-rock. I always try to tell people that I make across-the-boards pop music.” As someone who has written songs for the likes of Ke$ha and is rumored to be working on Rihanna’s forthcoming album, it’s definitely Taio’s turn in the spotlight.

Right before he jetted off to Las Vegas, Rap-Up.com caught up with Taio Cruz to discuss his fondness for Avril Lavigne, the video girl of his dreams, and his guilty pleasure, which comes in the form of a libation.

1. What was it like working with Ke$ha on your second single “Dirty Picture”?
She was awesome. I actually finally got to meet her at the video shoot. We actually did the studio sessions in two different countries, but it still managed to work out and sound great. When I met her to work on the video, she was just a lovely person. We had a great time. We haven’t had the chance to party together; I was invited but couldn’t make it on that day. But I’m sure it would’ve been a mad party.

2. What did you do when you found out that “Break Your Heart” had hit No. 1?
My manager and I were kind of hanging out in L.A. and we decided to have a nice English cup of tea. I’m not really much of a partier, not really. I’m always in the studio, making music, so that’s my rock ‘n’ roll side.

3. The song itself, and especially the video, portray you as quite the player. Do you consider yourself a heartbreaker in real life?
No, not really. I suppose maybe 20%. It was more of just playing a character and having fun, just going out there and making a real cool, fun, cocky video. Not everyone has seen the whole plot of the video, but it’s actually myself and my girlfriend both going out with the intention of breaking everyone’s hearts.

4. You’ve done a lot of writing for other successful artists. Why did you decide to start putting out your own music rather than focusing on writing for others?
I just felt like it would be cool to see how well my music would be received if I put it out there, ’cause a lot of the times when I was in the studio people would ask me whether or not I was releasing a record. When I’d be writing a song for someone, I’d sing on the demo, they’d hear my voice on the song, and be like, “Oh my God, this is cool. When is this coming out?” And I would just be like, “Well, it’s not coming out. It’s a demo for Britney Spears,” or something. So I just decided to put a song out, to see how it would be received, and it was received so well. So I created an album, and then from there created a second album, Rokstarr, which is what you guys are listening to now.

5. If you could pick the perfect female co-star for a video, who would it be?
There’s too many beautiful women to pick from, to be honest! I’d be missing out on too many girls. It could be a combination of Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie, Cassie, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Zoë Saldana, Stacey Dash, or Jennifer Lopez—a combination of those women [laughs].

6. On that note, what do you look for in a woman, besides beauty?
Just someone who’s fun, knows how to have a good time. The most important thing is how they treat other people. I don’t like people who treat other people badly. I like people who are kind through and through.

7. You’re a really busy guy. If you could have a day off, what would you do?
Absolutely nothing! And that concept is so alien to me. Doing nothing—wouldn’t have to do anything, wouldn’t have to go anywhere, wouldn’t have to think about business, don’t have to think about anything. That would be unbelievable. But I never do that, even when I’m on holiday, I’m still thinking of stuff or sorting things out, or I’m on the phone or email. So it would be good for a day to do absolutely nothing.

8. Your new album is titled Rokstarr. Who are some of your favorite rock stars?
Wow. That’s the first time I’ve been asked that question, which is cool. Queen, David Bowie, Coldplay, obviously. Oasis rocks. Lenny Kravitz. I like pop-rock. I like Nickelback! [Laughs] I like Avril Lavigne, she’s more pop I suppose, but she’s great.

9. If you could collaborate with any non-living artist, who would it be?
Michael Jackson, ’cause he’s the greatest.

10. What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
Sprite. I try not to drink too much of it, ’cause I know it’s bad for you, but I love Sprite.

Article From: http://www.rap-up.com/2010/05/26/10-questions-for-taio-cruz/

Say What!? Perez Hilton...

Ok, so Perez Hilton is quoted as saying the following "Travis has that special star quality that a lot of these other contemporary males don't have. He has what Jason Derulo lacks. Travis has what Jay Sean and Iyaz and Taio Cruz don't -- he's a superstar. Justin Bieber has it, that’s why he's been able to connect in a much bigger way. I do think that Travis kind of does fill that void that Justin Timberlake has left because he's not that much older, but he is 20 years old so he can appeal to an older broader fan base that’s just not tween girls."

Full article @USNews

Now, I am no expert, but Taio Cruz has been around this business for a long time writing songs for other people and even releasing his first album in 2008 which was a large hit in his home country the UK. In my opinion those people who are not at first an instant hit are the ones that have a lasting effect on people and therefore it is a little early to say Taio Cruz will not be a SuperStar. Thoughts??

Pictures Wanted

Well, Taio Cruz just finished another big concert so I want to see some of your pictures. Please send them into me and I will post them, feel free to write the caption, or I will write a clever one myself:) Send pictures here.

Thanks in advance.

NY Times Article: "Why You Should Get to Know Jay Sean, Tinchy Stryder and Taio Cruz"

We hold these truths to be self-evident: America leads the world in technology, commercial cinema and, most certainly, R&B.

Lately, though, that final truism has gotten a violent shake. Over the last half year, young British (!!!!) singers, like Jay Sean and Taio Cruz, have been getting just as much play on American R&B/pop radio as homegrown genre stars like Ne-Yo and Jason Derulo.

Last fall, Jay Sean's debut U.S. single, "Down," shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making him the first urban U.K. act ever to achieve that feat. The song went on to become the seventh-best-selling single of 2009, moving more than 3 million digital copies stateside.

Now that achievement has been matched by another Brit: Taio Cruz (who pronounces his first name "Tie-oh"). In the last month, Cruz's debut single, "Break Your Heart," not only got to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, it did so in an especially splashy way. "Heart" made the largest one-week jump to the top position by any new artist in history — vaulting 52 places at once.

Cruz managed his bolt by selling more than 300,000 downloads of the song in a seven-day burst.
Next week, the 27-year-old's U.S. debut CD, the cockily titled "Rokstarr," arrives here. The week after, it should become the nation's top seller.

The fact that both these Brit singers sound entirely American couldn't have hurt their cause. If you just heard them sing — and never heard them speak — you'd never guess their country of origin. "The majority of our audience had no idea either artist was from the U.K. until they were told," says Sharon Dastur, program director for Z-100, which heavily features both artists.

Still, there are other factors behind the ability of U.K. R&B artists to crack the hard nut of U.S. radio. Over the last year, R&B/pop stations have changed their format, downplaying conventional, midtempo, hip-hop-inflected R&B in favor of faster, dance-oriented pop. "R&B and hip hop have been usurped by rhythmic pop," explains Sean Ross, author of the industry newsletter Ross on Radio.
That shift has resulted in the rapid rise of dance stars like Lady Gaga and Ke. It has also benefited hip-hoppers who've switched to a more club-oriented sound, like Pitbull.

Craig McLean, who writes for Billboard from the U.K., traces the trend back to the Black Eyed Peas and producer/artist David Guetta. "Their success opened up radio, and the American consumer, to dance music," he says.

That, in turn, greased the way for U.K. stars, who've always embraced dance records, even when they went out of fashion in the U.S. after the '90s.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/05/23/2010-05-23_uk_stars_seize_american_rb_why_you_should_get_to_know_jay_sean_tinchy_stryder_an.html#ixzz0om4CdiAF

Hot Concert in Boston

JAMN 94.5 SUMMER JAM This multi-artist hip-hop and R&B festival is usually chock full of the au courant, but this year the station landed the hottest property of the moment: Canadian rapper Drake. Also on the bill are hit-makers like Ludacris, B.o.B., Taio Cruz, and Nicki Minaj. 4 p.m. June 5. $25-$125.50. Comcast Center, Mansfield. 877-598-8689.

Newest Billboard Top Ten List

Usher's "OMG" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart this week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Katy Perry's "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg, followed by B.o.B's "Airplanes" featuring Hayley Williams at No. 3, B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" featuring Bruno Mars at No. 4 and Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris at No. 5.

Rounding out the top tier are Eminem's "Not Afraid" at No. 6, Ke$ha's "Your Love is My Drug" at No. 7, Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" at No. 8, Rihanna's "Rude Boy" at No. 9 and Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" at No. 10.

Thus, Taio Cruz "Break Your Heart" is down 1 this week from last week's number 4 position.

Perhaps soon Dirty Picture will be in the top 10, or Dynamite. What are your thoughts? Which song do you like better?

Winner Announced for Taio Cruz’s Next Video

Taio Cruz who parterned with Talenthouse has choose their winner in part based on votes from the public. The winner is Renata De Oliveira who is a political science student and model from Brazil. Currently she lives in Vancouver, Canada and has been for the past two years.

The competition asked aspiring models or dancers to create a sexy and tasteful video of themselves dancing or walking to Taio’s hit song “Break Your Heart.”

Renata will appear in Taio’s next video and also receive flight and hotel accommodations to Los Angeles this May.

Renata said  “I'm so excited and proud to have won this contest. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I never thought I'd be the one going to LA and being a part of Taio's music video. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to Talenthouse, Taio's producers, and all those people who supported and believed in me” says winning model De Oliveira.

Watch her video here: http://www.talenthouse.com/creativeinvites/preview/renatadeoliveira/117

Most Played Song in 17 years, by Male Singer (Nielsen BDS)

The revolving door atop Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart ushers in another rookie male artist, as Taio Cruz rises 3-1 with his introductory track "Break Your Heart," featuring Ludacris.

The British-born Cruz commands the list a week after B.o.B became the 12th lead solo male to reign with a first entry. While eight male rookies ruled between the chart's inception in 1992 through 2008, Cruz is the fifth to reign since October, when Jay Sean reached the summit with "Down." Jason DeRulo and Iyaz followed Sean to No. 1 last year.

(With 10,709 plays logged in the Pop Songs chart's tracking week (May 10-16) on 132 stations (an average of 81 plays per station), according to Nielsen BDS, "Break Your Heart" is the most-played title in a week by a male singer in the survey's 17-year history).

Here is a look at the 13 lead male soloists to top Pop Songs with their first charted titles:

Artist, Title, Year
Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris, "Break Your Heart," 2010
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars, "Nothin' on You," 2010
Iyaz, "Replay," 2009
Jason DeRulo, "Whatcha Say," 2009
Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne, "Down," 2009
Flo Rida, "Low," 2008
Ne-Yo, "So Sick," 2006
Chris Brown, "Run It!," 2005
Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Want to Be," 2005
Lou Bega, "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of ...)," 2000
Ricky Martin, "Livin' La Vida Loca," 1999
Eagle Eye Cherry, "Save Tonight," 1998
Shawn Mullins, "Lullaby," 1998

Is the recent upswing in new male artists ruling Pop Songs a coincidence? Or, are mainstream top 40 programmers more actively seeking a balance between male and female vocals in the upper reaches of their playlists?

WHTG (Hit 106)/Monmouth, New Jersey program director/music director Matt Knight cites an "abundance of good songs by male artists right now."

"Pop is a cyclical format, not just by genre, but in terms of male and female artists, as well. 2009 saw Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ke$ha and the resurgence of Britney Spears. Now, there's a great selection of male artists such as Cruz, Usher and B.o.B," says Knight, who anoints "B.o.B Presents: the Adventures of Bobby Ray" his "favorite hip-hop album of the last five years."

"I believe that a good song is just that, regardless of whether a male or female singer is performing it."

Zapoleon Media Strategies president and Hitpredictor partner Guy Zapoleon likewise theorizes that Cruz's new leader continues a longstanding pattern in which pop radio listeners will always seek one of the format's hallmarks: variety.

"By their very nature, tastes of the public swing like a pendulum from one side to the other. People always want what they aren't hearing," says Zapoleon, who, among his storied radio career, is credited for reviving UB40's No. 34 1984 Hot 100 hit "Red Red Wine" while at KZZP/Phoenix in 1988; strong listener reaction to airplay on the station spurred A&M Records to re-release the song, resulting in it reaching No. 1 that October.

"(Listeners) want variety, and there has been such a flood of incredible music from great female artists that the pendulum was destined to swing back to some great music from male artists.

Concurring with Knight that a song's strength is the ultimate key to programmer acceptance, Zapoleon says that Cruz's hit easily passes the test.

"'Break Your Heart' is one of the best and most memorable songs of the past couple of years."

Source: http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/pop-songs-where-the-boys-are-1004091935.story?tag=hpfeed#/column/chartbeat/pop-songs-where-the-boys-are-1004091935.story?tag=hpfeed

Watch Jay Leno with Taio Cruz

If anyone missed the Tonight Show last night with Taio Cruz, you can watch it online at the NBC website. Check it out: http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show

Feel free to comment on how you think he did. Enjoy the show!

Taio Cruz is Musical Guest on Tonight Show tonight NBC 11:35pm!!

"The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (NBC at 11:35) hosts Bill Cosby, comedian Ricky Gervais and musical guest Taio Cruz.

Usher holds Taio Cruz off Aussie top spot

Usher has prevented Taio Cruz from scoring his first ever number one on the ARIA singles chart.

Cruz's 'Break Your Heart' - already a chart-topper in the UK and US - leaps from 15 to two this week, but is held off the summit by Usher's 'OMG', which notches up a second week at number one.

Brian McFadden slips to three with 'Just Say So', while Eminem leaps from 16 to four with 'Not Afraid', racking up his 14th Aussie top ten hit.

Meanwhile, B.o.B posts two tracks in the top ten this week. The US rapper's debut hit 'Nothin' On You' slips from three to five, but follow-up 'Airplanes' leaps from 18 to seven.

The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our reviews):

1. (1) Usher ft. will.i.am: 'OMG'
2. (15) Taio Cruz: 'Break Your Heart'
3. (2) Brian McFadden ft. Kevin Rudolf: 'Just Say So'
4. (16) Eminem: 'Not Afraid'
5. (3) B.o.B. ft. Bruno Mars: 'Nothin' On You'
6. (7) Jason Derulo: 'Ridin' Solo'
7. (18) B.o.B. ft. Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'
8. (6) Train: 'Hey, Soul Sister'
9. (8) Lady GaGa: 'Alejandro'
10. (9) Adam Lambert: 'Whataya Want From Me'

Taio Cruz has been signed by Def Jam Records

With the fantastic line up already announced (Justin Bierber, Usher, JLS, Rihanna, Cheryl Cole, Dizzee Rascal, Alexandra Burke, Jason Derula, Pixie Lott), we’re getting more excited after hearing the latest gossip from today’s hottest acts! Read on for the latest goss on JLS, Taio Cruz, Rihanna and Justin Bieber, from the Capital Insider…

We’re obviously all excited about the latest release from JLS, ‘The Club Is Alive’.  JLS’ new single, ‘The Club Is Alive’ is a bold move for the boys as the song is based on the ‘Sound of Music’! But the latest person to get excited about the single is Julie Andrews, star of the 1965 ‘The Sound of Music’ which the single samples. Julie played Maria, a nun who gets a job looking after seven singing children. (If you haven’t seen the film, it’s a lot better than it sounds, and certainly in a league of its own compared to that dreadful musical Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen fit to unleash on the country).
And it sounds like Taio Cruz getting to the top of the charts in the US charts with 'Break Your Heart' has got him noticed over there. Taio has been signed by L.A, Reid, head of the highly influential Def Jam records, whilst he was in the US. Rihanna has revealed that she'll be working in the studio with Taio after she finishes her 'Last Girl on Earth' tour.

Rihanna told the Daily Star: "We will start recording when we get back to Los Angeles. Taio has been signed by L.A. Reid and I think he's great."

Taio, meanwhile, has given us a few clues about what we can expect from the tracks he'll work on with Rihanna. Backing away from the recent rock-influenced sound and focusing on Rihanna's pop sound, perhaps best shown on her third album 'Good Girl Gone Bad'. "I really like her single 'Please Don't Stop the Music', so the tracks I've written for Rihanna are in that vein."

Justin Bieber has changed his hair cut again! Just as everyone was getting used to the long locks he’s chopped them off. According to the New York Times, the short look for Bieber is the favourite for some teen boys who’ve been going for "The Bieber" cut and paying up to $150 to mimic the singer's style. All eyes will be on Bieber's barnet when he heads to London for 95.8 Capital FM’s  Summertime Ball on June 6th.

Fancy your chance to win 5 Golden Circle tickets for you and four friends? All you need to do is share a picture with your friends and tell us who it is – it’s that simple! Go to: winsummertimeballtickets.com Our Golden Circle comp is refreshed every week, so keep trying to uncover the artist, with the help of all your friends, for your chance to win!

Source: http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/win-tickets-see-jls-rihanna-cheryl-cole-justin-bieber-the-summertime-ball-2010

Pictures

So, I have added two pages to the right frame. I created a bio for Taio Cruz and a page for videos. Next I will be creating a picture page, but I just don’t want any pictures, I want pictures of his fans that are submitted to me so please send me your pictures and I will post them here on TaioCruzNews.com

'Dirty Picture' ft Ke$ha is Climbing Charts

Taio’s new single ‘Dirty Picture’ has once again moved up the UK singles chart. Debuting last week at #10 on the strength of downloads alone, this week following the release of the CD format, it’s up to #6 which is a massive result for this super hot collaboration.

Taio has had an amazing 2010 so far and this new hit exemplifies the start of his breakthrough year. Check back for more exciting news coming your way soon. TaioCruzNews.com

Taio Cruz Added to T4 On The Beach Lineup in UK

The live gig returns to Weston-super-Mare on Sunday July 4 and today Channel 4 announces yet more of the acts who will be performing at the UK’s best beach party.

They are are Diana Vickers, The Saturdays, Taio Cruz and Professor Green.

X Factor finalist Diana Vickers will make her first appearance on the beach, following on from her spectacular success over the past month.

This week, she celebrated her debut album ‘Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree’, which shot straight to the top of the UK album charts just a fortnight after her debut single ‘Once’ reached number one in the Official UK Top 40.

Pop sensations The Saturdays will return to the beach for a second year after a stunning debut in 2009.

The quintet will belt out hit tracks from their second album ‘Wordshaker’, including ‘Forever Is Over’ and ‘Ego’, as the girls get ready to get the crowd dancing in the sand.

R’n’B king Taio Cruz will also be joining the line-up, fresh from his successful collaboration with pop diva Ke$ha.

The ‘Dirty Picture’ star has had a good year, with his smash-hit single ‘Break Your Heart’ storming to number one in the US Billboard Chart and UK singles chart and he will showcase his unique talent to the T4 crowd for the second consecutive year.

After receiving plaudits for his debut single ‘I Need You Tonight’ from pop princess Lily Allen, fast emerging English rapper Professor Green will make his T4 On The Beach debut.

The singer will showcase his rapping skills to the bumper crowd, ahead of what is shaping up to be a promising debut year for the East London artist.

Already confirmed to perform at the event are JLS, N-Dubz, Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah, Alexandra Burke, Scouting for Girls, Pixie Lott, Chipmunk and Ellie Goulding.

T4 presenter Miquita Oliver said: "Less than two months to go now and I’m feeling a bit impatient – I just want to get on that stage and watch all of the artists perform now.

"It’s going to be another brilliant day – and there’s much more to come.

"Keep watching T4 and we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know for July 4th."

There are very few tickets left so fans hoping to head to the beach to enjoy the action are advised to snap them up quickly to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are priced at £37 and can be bought from Ticketmaster (0844 847 1743) and

www.channel4.com/t4 or Weston-super-Mare tourist information on 01934 88 88 00.

Under 12's will need to be accompanied by an adult.

More acts and special surprises will be revealed over the coming months so fans are advised to keep tuning in to T4 weekends,

www.westonsupermarepeople.co.uk and the T4 website www.channel4.com/t4.

This year’s T4 On The Beach, sponsored by Aygo by Toyota , returns for its eighth year.

Acts that performed in 2009 included Dizzee Rascal, Florence + the Machine, The Saturdays, Noisettes, Alesha Dixon, Basement Jaxx and The Enemy.


Source: http://www.westonsupermarepeople.co.uk/news/Latest-T4-Beach-Act-Announced/article-2156508-detail/article.html

Taio Cruz to be on Jersey Shore Soundtrack

MTV's Jersey Shore (the cheesy reality show you hate to love), has captured the interest of millions in its short five-month history, and they are not about to let any sand gather under those perfectly pedicured toes.  In fact, the MTV network, in honor of all of its spray-tanned beach beauties, has decided to capitalize on the show's success by releasing a musical soundtrack of the show this summer.   The record will include tracks by artists such as Lil Jon, Akon, Taio Cruz, and LMFAO, who performs the show's opening song called "Get Crazy"  (you know, the one that inspires involuntary dance movements).

The soundtrack will be released by MTV along with Universal Republic Records, and will contain two versions. The first will be a standard version, and the second, a deluxe that will include "Get Crazy."   Both will be available on July 20th, perfectly timed for the start of the show's second season premiering on July 29th.  Also available on July 20th will be Jersey Shore's completely uncensored first season DVD.

Source: http://news.popstar.com/Article/1862

Billboard Top 10

So, looks like "Break Your Heart" ranks number 4 this week based on the results that came out today. Here is the top 10:

1. Eminem's "Not Afraid" is No. 1.
2. Usher's "OMG" featuring will.i.am
3. B.o.B's "Nothin' On You"
4. Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart"
5. B.o.B's "Airplanes" featuring Eminem and Hayley Williams

Rounding out the top tier are Rihanna's "Rude Boy" at No. 6, Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" at No. 7, Ke$ha's "Your Love is My Drug" at No. 8, 3OH!3's "My First Kiss" featuring Ke$ha at No. 9 and Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" at No. 10.

Taio Cruz ft. Ke$ha Dirty Picture

If you haven't heard this song yet you are missing out! Comment what you think about it here.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjQhtMmU5JM

Rihanna confirms Taio Cruz for LP

Rihanna has confirmed that she is working with Taio Cruz on her next album.

The 'Rude Boy' singer, whose Last Girl On Earth tour comes to the UK in May, admits that she is looking forward to getting back in the studio and working with Cruz.

"We will start recording when I get back to LA. I'm not doing any new songs while I'm on the road," she told the Daily Star.

"Taio has been signed by L.A. Reid and I think he's great."

After recently sustaining a rib injury during a gig in Zurich, Rihanna has insisted that she will be "raring to go" when she reaches the UK.

Source:http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a217469/rihanna-confirms-taio-cruz-for-lp.html

Competition

I see there are several people on Twitter tweeting about voting for you to be in Taio Cruzs' next video (see previous post). Comment on this post for more people to see how to vote for you! I will be sure to vote:)

Taio Cruz Collaborates With Talenthouse to Provide Fantastic Opportunity for Aspiring Dancers

Talenthouse, the leading platform for creative collaboration, has teamed up with singer, songwriter, and producer, Taio Cruz, to open a worldwide search for an aspiring female model or dancer to perform in his upcoming music video.

Taio, whose current hit song "Break Your Heart" feat. Ludacris sits in the top 5 of Billboard's Hot 100, is known for his sexy and tasteful music videos. To find dancers for his next hit video, Taio has collaborated with Talenthouse. This exclusive Creative Invite asks aspiring models or dancers to create a sexy, tasteful and professional 60 second video of themselves dancing or walking to Taio's hit song "Break Your Heart."

To vie for this opportunity, dancers are asked to submit their videos to www.talenthouse.com by Monday, May 10. After which, voting will take place starting at 10 a.m. PDT Tuesday May 11, and will remain open until 10 a.m. PDT., Thursday May 13.

On completion of the voting period, Taio will be presented with the top voted submissions and will pick a dancer from the finalists. The selected dancer will not only receive a once in a life time opportunity to appear in a Taio's video, but will also receive flight and accommodations to the shoot in Los Angeles, CA.

Roman Scharf, CEO of Talenthouse, says, "This is a fantastic opportunity for Talenthouse's community of dancers to have their chance to work with one of Hip-Hops hottest young stars."

Source: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/taio-cruz-collaborates-with-talenthouse,1291365.shtml

Artist of the Week: Taio Cruz

 His name has been linked to established singers in the Hip-Hop realm out there and one song proved it that he's not just a person behind the panel, but also a performing artist. He's Taio Cruz, whose single "Break Your Heart" has reached number one in Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed relevant for 10 weeks straight.

Taio is an English man who has written for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Brandy among others. Recently, Rihanna confirmed that she also puts her trust in him for a single which would be listed in her next album. "We will start recording when I get back to LA. I'm not doing any new songs while I'm on the road. Taio has been signed by L.A. Reid and I think he's great," Rihanna testified.

Taio's solo project meanwhile, has garnered praise in his native land since it was released in October last year. The album, which is titled "Rokstarr" is set to hit the U.S. stores in June and a new music video for "Break Your Heart" would be shot soon.

Source: http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00032406.html