Posts with tag "Taio Cruz"

Many Potato Pancakes Were Harmed Before Chanukah Song 'Candlelight' Became a Viral Smash

Posted Dec 6th 2010 at 11:00 PM by Jason Newman

UK vocalist Taio Cruz, he of the ubiquitous radio and gym staple 'Dynamite,' probably wasn't thinking of Chanukah when writing lyrics like, "I'm wearing all my favorite brands, brands, brands, brands." But it's 2010 -- the era of re-contextualization and instant notoriety -- and the Yeshiva Maccabeats, an a cappella group from the New York-based university, have flipped the dance-pop song into ...

Taio Cruz Brings 'Dynamite' Tracks to PopEater HQ

Posted Jul 30th 2010 at 10:20 AM by Ashley Iasimone

Taio Cruz's latest single, 'Dynamite,' is all about spending a night out and having a good time. When he recently stopped by PopEater's headquarters to meet the staff and play some tunes, the upbeat, catchy track spoke for itself but the British singer-producer had his own way of describing it. "The album is quite dance-oriented, up-tempo driven," Cruz told PopEater. "This one is another fun club ...

Taio Cruz -- About to Pop

Posted Apr 16th 2010 at 01:00 PM by Ashley Iasimone

Who: Taio Cruz Album: 'Rokstarr' Video: 'Break Your Heart' Hails From: London, England For Fans Of: Jay Sean, Jason Derulo Why He's About to Pop: Taio Cruz may sing about breaking girls' hearts and taking dirty pictures on his latest tracks, but he's nothing short of polite and business-minded. The British singer, writer and producer first got into the industry making hits for other ...