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Things you will learn from our Taio Cruz interview

  • February 27, 2008
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Would the world be a different place if Rihanna had never recorded 'Umbrella'? What kind of lives would we all be leading if Britney, Mary J Blige or Taio Cruz had released it instead?

Would Britney be a happier person?

Would Mary J Blige's new album be more listenable?

Would Taio Cruz be the biggest R&B star on the planet?

We don't know and neither does Taio Cruz — he is a pop singer not a psychic. However he does know a lot about the story of 'Umbrella' and so will you when you read our interview with the latest man in music to help Luciana into the Top 40. 

Other rev­el­a­tions in the interview include:


1.
His record label were not keen on releasing 'Come On Girl' as a single.


2.
He considers Luciana the UK's answer to Fergie. (?!)

3.
He was not allowed to drive over 40 miles per hour while filming his new video due to a rather precious car owner on set.

4.
He has been working with Esmee Denters and promises that her songs will be quite good.

5.
His lawyers are better than Corinne Bailey Rae's lawyers.


Click here to read our interview with Taio Cruz.

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