Taio Cruz

I've known about this guy for a couple of months or so now. If you haven't heard the name before, then you probably haven't had the pleasure of listening to his music either. Well, it is very unfortunate for you. ...or should I say was, as you'll get to hear some of it today.

So who is he? Oh, just one of the UK's best kept secrets. He sings, writes, and produces. And if you ask me, he rocks! His voice is niiiiiice, and his beats and lyrics are definitely on point.

Taio has worked with some US artists like Britney Spears, Usher, and Mya just to name a few. And in the UK, he's worked with various artists including Nitin Sawhney and Omar, as well as wrote Will Young's "Your Game," which went multi-platinum and won best British single at the brit awards.

And now onto the songs! yay!

"I Just Wanna Know"

This single was released in 2006 and made it to #29 on the UK charts. It's a good one if the one you love has been acting strange, and all you want is for them to tell the truth and just get it over with. But the awesome thing about this song, is it doesn't address the issue in an angry, threatening way. He's saying that he just wants to know and is simply asking, not demanding that she tell him. I think that when it comes to dishonesty or any kind of problem in a relationship, that's the best way to handle it. If you surround yourself in anger then you're never going to be able to talk about it, and if you can't talk about it, then there's no chance of working it out...

Listen/download. "Moving On"

In 2007 he released his second single, "Moving On," which made it to #26. This song is catchy as hell, once I listen to it I can't stop singing it.

Listen/download.I Can't Say Go"

Just as catchy as Moving On IMO. I love it! That "Uh-oh," stays in my head...

Listen/download."Give My Love Away"

OMG he sounds soooooo awesome in this one! This is definitely my fave song by him so far.

Listen/download."I Can Be"

This is a nice positive song with an awesome melody and hot beat. The songs message is that you can be anything you want to be if you put your mind to it. Aint that the truth! The key is believing in yourself,, even when nobody else does. You are what you believe.

Listen/download."She's Like A Star"

OMG the lyrics are soooo sweet! It puts a huge grin on my face, plus he sounds amazing which makes it even better!! Gah, he can sing to me any day!

Listen/download.

Ok ok I have more, but I think I'll stop posting tracks by him now lol. I think everyone gets the point that I'm definitely feelin' this guy... No more gushing for me.
...today. :D
So, if you're feelin' Taio Cruz, and live in the UK (which I don't but I'm still excited), look out for his album set for a March 2008 release date. I have a feeling it will be worth the money!

Until next time...