I Can Be
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"I Can Be" is the fourth single by Taio Cruz from his debut album Departure
, released in May 2008. The song peaked at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart
. The single's B-side, "Disco Fever", was written and recorded exclusively for the release, and featured in the television adverts for Britannia High
, an ITV1
musical series broadcast in July 2008. The US version of the track features vocals from Estelle
.
gave the song three out of five stars, claiming: "Taio Cruz has slowly been building a reputation as the finest young R&B talent in the UK. His third single, the electro-tinged 'Come On Girl', broke into the top ten, while debut album Departure revealed the Sussex-born singer had plenty of strings to his musical bow. With the sort of cocky bravado usually reserved for US superstars and without a Timbaland cameo in sight, Taio has all the ingredients to become a credible British alternative to the likes of Usher, Nelly and Justin Timberlake. His latest offering, 'I Can Be', is a slick slice of R&B that should continue his ascent nicely. The electro beats and string samples are subtler and more graceful than Timbaland's chunky wallops, which have sadly become the staple for modern urban music, while the ultra-confident and cliché-packed lyrics, though not to everyone's tastes, are refreshingly unpretentious. With Estelle lending her vocals to the american remix and word-of-mouth spreading about his talents, Cruz looks like he's genuinely destined for stardom."
UK Digital Download
Departure (Taio Cruz album)
Departure is the debut studio album by English Pop singer-songwriter Taio Cruz. It was released on 17 March 2008. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number 17.-Background:...
, released in May 2008. The song peaked at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The single's B-side, "Disco Fever", was written and recorded exclusively for the release, and featured in the television adverts for Britannia High
Britannia High
Britannia High was a British musical drama television series co-produced by Granada Television Britannia High was a British musical drama television series co-produced by Granada Television Britannia High was a British musical drama television series co-produced by Granada Television (now part of...
, an ITV1
ITV1
ITV1 is a generic brand that is used by twelve franchises of the British ITV Network in the English regions, Wales, southern Scotland , the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey. The ITV1 brand was introduced by Carlton and Granada in 2001, alongside the regional identities of their...
musical series broadcast in July 2008. The US version of the track features vocals from Estelle
Estelle (musician)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
.
Reception
Digital SpyDigital Spy
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gave the song three out of five stars, claiming: "Taio Cruz has slowly been building a reputation as the finest young R&B talent in the UK. His third single, the electro-tinged 'Come On Girl', broke into the top ten, while debut album Departure revealed the Sussex-born singer had plenty of strings to his musical bow. With the sort of cocky bravado usually reserved for US superstars and without a Timbaland cameo in sight, Taio has all the ingredients to become a credible British alternative to the likes of Usher, Nelly and Justin Timberlake. His latest offering, 'I Can Be', is a slick slice of R&B that should continue his ascent nicely. The electro beats and string samples are subtler and more graceful than Timbaland's chunky wallops, which have sadly become the staple for modern urban music, while the ultra-confident and cliché-packed lyrics, though not to everyone's tastes, are refreshingly unpretentious. With Estelle lending her vocals to the american remix and word-of-mouth spreading about his talents, Cruz looks like he's genuinely destined for stardom."
Track listing
UK CD Single- "I Can Be" (Radio Edit) - 2:49
- "I Can Be" (Digital Dog Club Mix) - 6:18
- "Disco Fever" - 3:22
- "Moving On" (Rokstarr Remix) - 7:15
UK Digital Download
- "I Can Be" - 3:37
- "I Can Be (Digital Dog Radio Edit) - 3:04
- "I Can Be (Delinquent Remix) - 5:44
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 | 56 |