I Can Be

Infobox Single
Name = I Can Be


Artist = Taio Cruz
from Album = Departure
B-side =
Released = May 21, 2008 (digital release)
May 26, 2008 (physical release)
Format = Digital download, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded = 2007
Genre = R&B
Length = 3:19 (album version)
Label = Island Records
Writer = Taio Cruz
Producer = Taio Cruz
Last single = "Come On Girl"
(2008)
This single = "I Can Be"
(2008)
Next single = "She's Like a Star
(2008)

"I Can Be" is the fourth single by Taio Cruz from his debut album Departure scheduled for release in May 2008. [ [http://www.taiocruzmusic.co.uk/] ] The song has become Cruz's second biggest hit to date, peaking at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

;UK CD:
#"I Can Be"
#"Disco Fever"
#"I Can Be" (Digital Dog club mix)
#"Moving On" (Rokstarr remix)

;Download versions:
#"I Can Be" - 3:19
#"I Can Be (Delinquent remix) - 5:44
#"I Can Be (Digital Dog remix) - 4:38
#"I Can Be (Digital Dog remix edit) - 3:35
#"I Can Be (remix) (featuring Estelle) - 3:45

Charts

Controversy

This song has caused some controversy since its release, with Taio being accused of plagiarism. One Irish radio station i102-104FM suggested it shared a similar sound to All Saints "Pure Shores" song, and even comapared the differences between the songs live on air. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivbFa1Ny790] Following this, Taio Cruz's following single, She's Like a Star, has also been accused of sampling Corinne Bailey Rae's voice without permission. [http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/28960/Corinne-Bailey-Rae-scraps-with-Taio-Cruz] Because of these accusations, critics have started to question the originality of many of his songs. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivbFa1Ny790]

References