What does Departure sound like?

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and contemporary R&B, layered with infectious hooks and polished production. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Start with "I’ll Never Love Again".

Is Departure a good place to start with Taio Cruz?

Yes, Departure is recommended as a starting point for new Taio Cruz listeners. A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and contemporary R&B, layered with infectious hooks and polished production. Release in March 2008 marked Taio Cruz's debut studio album, following his earlier success with the single 'I Just Wanna Know'. At this point in his career, Cruz was transitioning from a songwriter to an artist in his own right, aiming for mainstream appeal in the pop and dance music scenes.

Who is Departure for?

Departure works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, infectious hooks and melodies and mid-tempo flow for relaxation.

How many songs are on Departure?

Departure has 17 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Departure

Taio Cruz · 2008

64 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and contemporary R&B, layered with infectious hooks and polished production.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I’ll Never Love Again Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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She's Like a Star — This track features a catchy melody paired with smooth vocals that encapsulate Cruz’s signature sound, making it a standout hit that helped define his early career.
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Come On Girl — With its infectious beat and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Cruz's knack for creating club-ready anthems that resonate widely with audiences.
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I Just Wanna Know — As one of his breakout singles, this track showcases Cruz's ability to blend R&B sensibilities with dance-pop elements, setting the stage for his subsequent hits.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
infectious hooks and melodies
mid-tempo flow for relaxation
for social gatherings
uplifting and energizing vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked Taio Cruz's transition to wider recognition in the music industry.
Themes: club-ready anthems· dance floor romance· urban nightlife energy
Career context: Release in March 2008 marked Taio Cruz's debut studio album, following his earlier success with the single 'I Just Wanna Know'. At this point in his career, Cruz was transitioning from a songwriter to an artist in his own right, aiming for mainstream appeal in the pop and dance music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors: Jason Derulo· Usher· Ne-Yo