Skip to main content
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
Home
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search

Taio Cruz

  • Main
  • Videos
  • News

''I Don't Think I Have A Secret,'' Says Taio Cruz

The R&B/dance music star talks about his recent success across the pond...

  • Share to Facebook
  • Tweet to Twitter
  • Share to Google plus
Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 11:25

Taio Cruz has had a great year, both at home in the UK and over the pond in the U.S., and his urban-meets-dance sound has become ubiquitous. But what is the secret of his success?

Taio told Digital Spy: "I don't think I have a secret. If you make decent music and make sure a lot of people listen to it, then they'll buy it. It doesn't even have to be about touring. A lot of artists still work on old business models, you know. That's not to say they don't work, but I don't think everyone has to follow them nowadays.

“Now we have the Internet and various other things, people can hear a song in a much quicker period of time, meaning you can get a million downloads in two days, which was impossible before. I was told the other day that something like 80% of my music sales come from downloads, so I would say the internet has definitely helped me break new territories.

"Also, my songs are generally about topics that are universal - things like love, relationships, happiness and sadness which anyone can relate to."

Dirty Picture by Taio Cruz ft Ke$ha is out May 3
 

Latest News

Get To Know - Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know - Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Luude
Get To Know: Luude
Our Music Portfolio Is Changing
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bad Boy Chiller Crew Win MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2022!
MTV’s Catfish UK: Apply Now
The BRIT Awards 2022 Hosted By Mo Gilligan
Win Tickets To The BRIT Awards 2022!
Wet Leg
Wet Leg Found It "So Weird" When People Sang Their Songs
Thomas Headon
Thomas Headon: “If You Vote For Me, I Will Be A Step Closer To Meeting Harry Styles”

More From Taio Cruz

Nicki Minaj
MTV News | Nicki Minaj Awarded Best International Female At The MTV African Music Awards
Taio Cruz
Fast Car
Cheryl Cole To Look For Love Online?
Cheryl Cole Tells Ashley 'Screw You' On New Song?
Cheryl Cole To Debut New Solo Single On The Voice?
Cheryl Cole & Rihanna To Record Duet This Week?
Cheryl Cole 'Planning Rihanna Duet For New LP'
New Cheryl Cole Single To Be Released In March?
Flo Rida Takes Top Spot In Singles Chart
Cheryl Cole 'Records New Song About Love Life'
Cheryl Cole In Twitter Rant Over TV Documentary
Daniel Radcliffe Named Richest British Star Under 30

Trending Articles

10 Things Your Heartbroken Friend Needs To Hear
What 15 Of The Most Common Sex Dreams ACTUALLY Mean
18 Most Naked Of Naked Moments To Have Ever Hit Geordie Shore
Charli D’Amelio Breaks Down Over Death Threats As James Charles And Bryce Hall Offer Support
Life
Here's Why Celebs Are Holding Four Fingers Up In Their Selfies
What's The Difference Between Being Bisexual, Pansexual And Queer?
Celebrity
10 Celebrities Who Have Some Seriously Kinky Sex Likes In The Bedroom
21 Types Of People You'll Find In Every Friendship Group
Dixie D’Amelio Speaks Out After She And Charli Were Criticised For Being “Rude” To Their Chef
  • Contact Us
  • Access Services
  • Website Terms
  • Mobile Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • MTV Jobs
  • MTV Press
  • Anti-Slavery
  • Global Tax Policy Statement
Hit us with some keywords!