Taio on GMTV
18th September 2009Watch Taio on GMTV
If you missed his performance on GMTV then you can watch it again here.
Rokkstar – the album
17th September 2009It’s surely one of the most anticipated albums of the year and from the reaction to first single ‘Break Your Heart is going to be huge. It’s coming October 12th. Look out for pre-order info coming soon….
Whilst making the new album Taio’s sound and influence has continued to occupy the top of the UK charts. He co-wrote and featured on Tinchy Stryder’s Top 3 single “Take Me Back”, and has also co-written Stryder’s smash “Never Leave You” which features Amelle from the Sugababes.
Taio Live
18th September 2009Taio is performing live at London’s KOKO on October 20th. You can make sure you're there by getting your tickets from:
LONDON KOKO - 0870 0600 100
Break Your Heart is out Now!
29th September 2009Taio’s first single Break Your Heart from his new album is out now and currently sitting pretty at No.1 on the iTunes Tops Songs chart. Produced by Taio and Fraser T Smith it’s a stunning return and follows his smashes ‘Come On Girl’, ‘I Can Be’ and his gold selling debut album ‘Departure’.
Get ‘Break Your Heart from iTunes plus get your hands on the e.p. featuring standout remixes courtesy of Paul Thomas, Vino Benito, Cassette Club and Agent X HERE.
ROKSTARR - the album October 12
29th September 2009Taio's hugely anticipated second album, ”ROKSTARR” is out on October 12th.
The album features the number 1 smash 'Break Your Heart' as well his Top 3 collaboration with Tinchy Stryder “Take You Back”. Special guests on the album include superhot rising US star Ke$ha and Tinchy Stryder. Written, produced and arranged by the multi-talented Cruz the twelve track set also features “Dirty Picture”, “I’ll Never Love Again”, “Only You”, “Feel Again “and the UK Bonus track “The 11th Hour.
Pre-order from Play.com
Pre-order from Amazon
Pre-order from HMV
Taio makes a Little Noise for MENCAP
5th October 2009Taio will lend his support to MENCAP next month when he performs live at the Union Chapel in London for an intimate acoustic show. The Little Noise Sessions are now an annual event put together by MENCAP and Jo Whiley over 10 nights - joining big names and new talent, the string of shows are always in huge demand. Already announced are Mika, Lost Prophets, Editors and Florence The Machine with further artists being confirmed in the coming days. With previous secret performance from The Killers, U2 and Chris Martin, there promises to be more surprises in store.
Taio performs his Little Noises Session on November 21st .
MENCAP is the voice of learning disability - valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
For more info about Little Noise Sessions, MENCAP and how to get tickets go to http://www.littlenoisesessions.org.uk/
Random Cruz Facts
7th October 2009
Even after three weeks at No. 1 with ‘Break Your Heart’ Taio is still making sure he’s keeping in touch and keeping it real. He’s been busy doing some random tweeting of some random facts and …..just in case you wanted to know what his random facts are….he LOVES Sprite and drinks it everyday, he’s got three apple macbooks, he passed his driving test this year and his favourite shop is still H&M. For all this and much more don’t forget you can keep in touch with Taio anytime you like on his Twitter http://twitter.com/taiocruzmusic where he checks in all the time and often drops info way upfront.
Rokstarr instore signing at HMV Milton Keynes this evening
13th October 2009
Taio's MTV Twitter Takeover
14th October 2009
Taio will be tweeting for MTVUK today around 1pm. The live Twitter Takeover gives you the chance to tweet with Taio asking him your questions through the MTV official twitter profile @MTVUK. He'll answer as many of your questions as possible - just send them in at @mtvuk.
Catch Taio sing Coldplay on 1xtra
15th October 2009
Catch Taio sing Coldplay on 1xtra
Taio was in the BBC 1xtra studios earlier this week for breakfast with DJ’s Trevor & Gemma. Catch up with his beautiful performance of Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ on the BBC iPlayer . Watch now - only 6 fays left to view.
No Other One – the new single
23th October 2009Taio has announced his new single is the shimmering club track ‘No Other One’. It’s coming November 30th and is an up tempo smash in the making and already a favourite from ‘Rokstarr’. In complete contrast to the video for ‘Break Your Heart’, Taio shot the promo for ‘No Other One’ last weekend in a damp London – but the results will be just as awesome. Check back for news on when you can see it.
No Other One video stills
28th October 2009Check out these stills from Taio's video for new single 'No Other One'. Click here
Taio live in concert for 1 night only @ The Indig02
29th October 2009Taio is live at the Indig02 at The 02 in London on November 30th. Tickets on sale now here.
Join Taio in Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch-On
2nd November 2009Taio will be entertaining the crowds tomorrow (Tues Nov 3rd) between5pm - 6.30pm as part of the famous Christmas Lights Switch-On. It will form part of a co-ordinated switch on with Regent Street and St Pauls and celebrates the new Disney movie A Christmas Carole and the 50th anniversary of the Oxford Street Christmas Lights. Also appearing are The Saturdays, Peter Andre and actor Jim Carrey. Get there early.
After the entertainment, it'll be your turn! Led by Andrea Bocelli and the St Paul's Cathedral Choir live on big screens in Regent Street, you can help London secure the world record for the most people singing a Christmas carol! More info here http://www.visitlondon.com/londonschristmascarol/regent-street-christmas-lights-switchon
Listen to Taio on 1Xtra
23th November 2009Listen to Taio on BBC 1 Xtra’s Breakfast Show this morning alongside Tinchy Stryder talking to Trevor Nelson ahead of their performance at this weekends 1Xtra Live in Sheffield. Click here and forward approx 2hrs 8mins into the show plus head here for full details of 1Xtra Live.
Taio is preparing for the release of new single ‘No Other One’ this coming Monday. Pre-order your copy backed with the Ian Cary remix from HMV here
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Don’t Miss Taio on 1Xtra Live this Saturday
26th November 2009
This weekend Taio will headline BBC 1xtra Live in Sheffield. Sharing the bill with Chipmunk, Tinchy Stryder, Dizze Rascal, Jay Sean, JLS and more it’s going be a major event. Tickets have long since sold out but there’s one last chance to win a pair on 1xtra’s website here . Even if you haven’t got tickets you’ll still be able to experience the magic - the event will be broadcast live on www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra plus coverage on BBC3.
No Other One is out now!
30th November 2009Taio's new single from his amazing album 'Rokstarr' is out now! Get it from iTunes featuring the wicked Ian Carey remix here.
No Other One - The Video. Check it out!
9th November 2009