ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Taio Cruz

Get familiar with Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere (born to a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother) better known by his stage name Taio Cruz (Pronounced Ty-O-Cruise).

He is a British producer, songwriter, singer and performing artist. He's written for US acts like Usher and Britney Spears, as well as producers Jazze Pha and Tricky Stewart.

His new album entitled Departure was released in the UK on March 17, 2008.

Get familiar with Taio, he is the truth.