Taio Cruz is an English singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional rapper.
In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the UK and earned him a MOBO Award nomination.
In June 2010, Cruz released his follow-up album Rokstarr, which includes the number one singles Break Your Heart and Dynamite. In November 2010, Cruz collaborated with Kylie Minogue and Travie McCoy on his single Higher.
Cruz also penned and recorded the song Telling the World as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2011 animated film Rio.
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