Focus on Taio Cruz

THE RETURN OF THE HEART BREAKER
"Break Your Heart" - September 14 on Island Records Group
Brit award winning artist, songwriter, and one of the UK's most in-demand super producers, Taio Cruz, marks his eagerly awaited return with the release on September 14th of his brand new Universal Records single "Break Your Heart'". The single, produced by Taio and Fraser T Smith, is Taio's first solo release since exploding onto the UK scene with the massive chart smashes "Come On Girl" and "I Can Be", and his Gold-selling debut album "Departure". The critical and commercial success of the singles and album quickly established the 25-year old Londoner as one of the most exciting British artists to emerge in recent years, 'Break My Heart' is the first release from Taio's hugely anticipated second album "T.W.O. (This Way Out)" which will be released later in the year. Taio's unique sound has continued to occupy the top of the UK charts while he has been working on his new record. He co-wrote and featured on Tinchy Stryder's Top 3 single "Take Me Back", and has also co-written Stryder's smash hit "Never Leave You" which features Amelle from the Sugababes. In addition he has also recently written and produced, and features on, a new R. Kelly song titled "She Knows It . Pre-order "Rockstarr" Taio Cruz (Release Date 5th October 2009)

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