Rokstarr
Taio Cruz · 2009
44 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with dance beats and catchy hooks that define early 2010s club music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Break Your Heart Start here — This track became Cruz's breakout single in the US, featuring an irresistible hook and blending emotional lyrics with an upbeat production that resonated widely.
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Dirty Picture — A collaboration with Ke$ha, this track exemplifies the playful and provocative themes prevalent throughout the album, showcasing Cruz's knack for crafting radio-friendly hits.
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Forever Love — This song stands out for its romantic balladry amidst the dance tracks, revealing Cruz's versatility as he explores deeper emotional themes while maintaining melodic appeal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Rokstarr blends catchy hooks with dance beats, creating a solid but conventional pop-R&B sound for its time.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the following tracks gradually introduce slower ballads.
- Several songs feature prominent electronic production elements, including synthesized beats and auto-tuned vocals.
- The album includes multiple collaborations with other artists, which diversify the vocal delivery across tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dancefloor-ready anthems for parties
- steady tempo for sing-alongs
- upbeat tracks for feel-good vibes
- catchy hooks inviting repeated listens
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced introspective moments
- long, sprawling musical explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant rise in Taio Cruz's commercial success and recognition.
- Career context
- Released as Taio Cruz's second studio album, Rokstarr marked a significant moment in his career following the success of his debut, Departure. By 2009, Cruz had established himself as a rising star in the UK music scene, and this album showcased his ability to craft infectious pop anthems while collaborating with prominent producers like David Guetta.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Derulo· Usher· Ne-Yo
Tracklist
- 1 Break Your Heart Start here 3:22
- 2 Dirty Picture 3:40
- 3 No Other One 3:37
- 4 Forever Love 4:13
- 5 Take Me Back 3:34
- 6 Best Girl 4:10
- 7 I’ll Never Love Again 3:50
- 8 Only You 3:44
- 9 Falling in Love 3:33
- 10 Keep Going 3:29
- 11 Feel Again 3:42
- 12 The 11th Hour 3:36
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