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Taio Cruz
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Taio Cruz

Taio Cruz is a r&b artist from United Kingdom formed in 1983. 57 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

R&B · United Kingdom · Best r&b albums

57
Releases
2006–2022
Active years
1983
Formed

Discography

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Departure cover

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Departure

2008 · 10 tracks

Singles & EPs

45

Live & compilations

1

Credits

1

Records Taio Cruz worked on for other artists — the roles are as credited on each release.

Appears on

3

Releases by other artists featuring Taio Cruz.

Featured tracks

11

Videos

4

Collaborators

9

Community

More about Taio Cruz

Taio Cruz at a glance

Born in
London Borough of Brent
From
United Kingdom
Active since
2002
Instruments
voice
Voice
tenor
Labels
Universal Music Group, Mercury Records, Island Records, Warner Bros. Records, Republic Records
Educated at
Bilton Grange, Stanmore College

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Taio Cruz from London, born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, started writing music at the age of twelve – with a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother. He taught himself piano by ear, and it was only a matter of time before his talent was discovered: a Def Jam A&R overheard one of his demos playing in the background during a phone call, and shortly after, the young Cruz was flown to Atlanta to work with some of pop music’s biggest producers. Before stepping into the spotlight himself, he broke through as a songwriter – winning a Brit Award in 2005 for co-writing Will Young’s single “Your Game.” His debut album Departure (2008), which he wrote, arranged, and produced entirely himself, was certified gold in the UK and nominated at the MOBO Awards. But it was the follow-up Rokstarr (2009) that changed everything. The single “Break Your Heart” topped the charts in both the UK and the US, where it set a record by jumping from number 53 directly to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Then came “Dynamite” – co-written with Max Martin and produced by Dr. Luke – which topped charts in half a dozen countries and earned Cruz three Billboard Awards. A wave of collaborations with some of the decade’s biggest names followed: “Higher” with Kylie Minogue, “Little Bad Girl” with David Guetta and Ludacris, and “Dirty Picture” with Kesha. He also penned Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Into You” and David Guetta’s “Without You” featuring Usher, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after triple threats in pop music – artist, songwriter, and producer all in one. Musically, Cruz sits at the crossroads of danceable electropop, R&B, and pure hit-driven pop. His productions are sleek and high-energy, built for big arenas and dance floors, while his voice – warm and agile – gives the songs a personal touch amid all the grandeur. Cruz is one of those rare artists who has shaped the sound of an entire era from both sides of the mixing desk.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Taio Cruz in brief

How many Taio Cruz releases are on Riffiter?
57 releases are catalogued, spanning 2006 to 2022.
When was Taio Cruz formed?
Taio Cruz formed in 1983, in United Kingdom.
What genre is Taio Cruz?
Taio Cruz is catalogued under R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop.
What is the most recent Taio Cruz release on Riffiter?
Hangover (trivial Remix), released in 2022.

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