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Taio Cruz - Dynamite
Artist: Taio Cruz
Producer: Taio Cruz
Album: Rokstarr (U.S. Edition)
Label: Mercury/IDJMG
It’s been said that “insanity” can be defined as performing the same activity over and over and expecting a different result. I never thought I could possibly be insane until this morning when I tried to play Taio Cruz’ latest single Dynamite over and over without thinking of J.J. Evans, and failed each time. In spite of my newly-discovered mental instability, I’m confident in saying that Dynamite will become a hit, even if it weren’t riding on the coattails of Taio’s international Luda-assisted smash Break Your Heart. This particular Cruz cut, though, has a slightly more robotic, relaxed feel to it, which should help get the attention of those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of hearing the UK pop star sing about breaking poor girls’ hearts. If Taio’s edgy production and Seal-like vocals don’t have you hooked by the first verse, then maybe he’ll be reeling you out of the water by the song’s end. Be sure to catch Dynamite on Taio’s upcoming album Rokstarr, previously released in the UK and due out in the U.S. June 1.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 10, 2010
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Back when we featured Taio's "Moving On" in the fall of 2007, I knew he would be a rising star sooner or later. Well, that "later" is clearly upon us. With the crossover success of his "Break Your Heart" single, "Dynamite" has a perfect setup for success. The radio and clubs should eat this up.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Im liking this song, it has a good beat and the timing of its release is ideal as it can be a great summer banger.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Pretty good song. I still feel like it is missing something, but I can't pinpoint exactly what.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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this is decent. but i feel like its missing something, maybe if luda hop on this track on a remix it would complete it
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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This is fresh, so is the "Dirty Picture (Remix)" with Fabolous, which I could have sworn was the next US single... I wasn't bought over by "Break Your Heart", but this and "Dirty Picture" have put Taio Cruz on my radar.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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JayCL read my mind! Get Luda on here ASAP!
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Niceee... I like the beat, and he can sing. The radio'll be playin this nonstop, I hope it does'nt get played out.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Banger.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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At the beginning of this song he sounds like will.i.am. Not as good as "Break Your Heart" and seems kinda forced, but I don't know maybe it will grow on me.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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This is a very catchy electro/urban song which will have all the clubs in USA ROCKING TO IT.
This track is not as good as "Break Your Heart" but it is definitely a club banger and worthy of 4 stars. Taio seems to borrow heavily from Will.I.Am and Sean Kingston in his vocal delivery in this track, making it suitable towards an american audience. ‘Dynamite’ scores another unbelievably infectious beat coming from the Londoner. It’s no wonder he’s been starting to get known to the world music audience because of his talent. I mean, this track isn’t top calibre but it’s chart ready. Absolutely chart ready. |
| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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pretty nice. good melodies
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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That was dope! Nice breezy summer track, should be a massive hit...I think the chorus could have been more epic production wise maybe some blaring synths raging through would have sounded cool...
Taio is a talented dude, ive been listening to his stuff since 'I Just Wanna Know' back in 07....i find it interesting UK R&B artists are breaking through to the US following people like Jay Sean & Craig David...Taio has big things ahead of him. 4 stars |
| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Off the top I think pop club jam. And there he goes mentioning the club. Cool for what they are trying to achieve.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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bigger
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Definitely falls into the "not personally digging it but I see how it's going to be a huge hit. It's good to see someone other than J.R. Rotem making catchy, club ready hits.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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I give this rotation status because its radio friendly and will be played in insanity and could possilby be another "break ya heart"..I have so much appreciation for the artist/producer/etc... so Fresh track
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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This is the perfect song for mostly girls, but actually for everybody to listen before getting ready for a great friday night in the summertime.
The "Warm up" song for party time of the Summer. |
| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Just by the sound of this track, it is so obvious that it is gonna be on the radio just about 24/7. Friendly track aimed at the party scene, this track is pretty much all that it is cracked up to be. Will it be big? Absolutely.
Taio is a very talented singer/producer. It feels as though the world just really took notice of him for the "Break Ya Heart" track with Luda. His first album was superb and Rokstarr had a couple real ear openers. This was a good track, not really my type of song, but good nonetheless. |
| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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Been a fan of Taio for a while and this guy always knows how to produce a club hit. Won't be as much of a success as Break Your Heart but will be an instant club hit. He always makes something to dance to.
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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yeah this is bangin' this the stuff i be sangin'
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| Posted on May 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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Good song he's like a mix of akon and sean kingston
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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This is definitely a HARD HITTER Taio Cruz kills it with another BANGER!!!!
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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This is how the mindless mainstream tracks should be made lol. Charts, say hello to Taio, you guys are gonna be best friends.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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taio once again has created a great club track. i can see this blowing up in australia no worries. catchy as hell!
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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This is what I’m talking about, UK STAND UP.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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jaycl and blaze you got that! Luda would put the finishing touches on this!!
Overall gonna be a huge club/radio song i think!! Which will get OVERKILL on radio :( |
| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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Yeah, I feel like it's missing something also.
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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At no point is this track not predictable, and it's always dance-worthy. Isn't that enough to rule the top 40 right now?
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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At first, this didn't sound to good. But it has grown on me. The beat is suitable for the clubs, but also sounds good from computer speakers. Taio Cruz has sweet vocals. He's about to blow up in the US.
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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Song is Gonna B a Hitt Doggies..Taio Do ya Thang Boi!
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| Posted on May 11, 2010 |
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Dumb ass radio will eat this up, straight trash, generic, gribble, not words that I like to written, but they have to be written for tracks like this.
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| Posted on May 11, 2010 |
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I am in love with this song.
And have been hooked since '07. |
| Posted on May 13, 2010 |
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this is an awesome tune and i love it xx
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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itz ok
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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TAIO CRUZ iz maad gud damn dis shit iz crazii
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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cool club joint. he's doper than this though. but, i understand the point of the record.
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| Posted on May 14, 2010 |
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Taio to meet is mediocre.
He can bring fresh beats to the club rounds but is an on/off play to me. I have to be in the right mood to listen to him...this one however I think has caught me on the brighter side. The flow is bouncy and seems to have ups and downers which prove to me a hit. |
| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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i love with this song! epic
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| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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Liked this track as just dance.
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| Posted on May 16, 2010 |
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Wow this was a banger in my eyes 4/5
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| Posted on May 17, 2010 |
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the chorus saved this song's life
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| Posted on May 22, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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This is a solid offering. Nothing amazing but quite consistent. This is a great second single - reminds me of the way Derulo selected In My Head for his second. This should get decent radio play...
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| Posted on May 27, 2010 |
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love tio cruz
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| Posted on May 28, 2010 |
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