June 22, 2010

With his catchy sound and take heed message, British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz has taken the U.S. by storm.  We’re happy to report that his inescapable "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris quickly cruzed to RIAA double-Platinum honors, tallying more than two million paid downloads since its February release.  In addition to earning Taio Cruz his first Gold and Platinum certifications, the dance-along song’s popularity has paved the way for Taio’s brand new album Rokstarr (released this month on Mercury Records) to top fan’s wish lists this summer.  Find out more about Taio Cruz on his website at www.taiocruzmusic.co.uk/ and read the RIAA’s latest monthly installment of G&P news here.  And in case you missed it, we recently gave Taylor Swift an ultra special Gold and Platinum plaque recognizing her unparalleled status as the best-selling solo artist of digital singles in American history with 16.5 million downloads sold!  Check that news out here.