Jason Derulo, born on September 21, 1989, is a prominent American singer and songwriter. He has achieved significant success in the music industry since embarking on his solo career in 2009.
With a remarkable track record, he has sold more than 250 million singles globally, an achievement underscored by eleven platinum singles. Some of his notable hits include “Wiggle,” “Talk Dirty,” “Want to Want Me,” “Trumpets,” “It Girl,” “In My Head,” “Ridin’ Solo,” and “Whatcha Say.”
After an initial period of songwriting for diverse artists, Derulo inked a deal with Beluga Heights, a recording label founded by the respected industry figure J. R. Rotem. This association eventually led to Derulo’s emergence as a recording artist. His inaugural single, “Whatcha Say,” was launched in May 2009, garnering immense popularity with over five million digital downloads. It secured a triple platinum RIAA certification and topped charts in the United States and New Zealand. Following this triumph, Derulo’s second single, “In My Head,” was released in December 2009, followed by his self-titled debut studio album, “Jason Derulo,” which debuted on March 2, 2010.
A subsequent album, “Future History,” was released on September 16, 2011, accompanied by the UK chart-topper “Don’t Wanna Go Home.” Noteworthy is Derulo’s international offering, “Tattoos,” initially released on September 24, 2013, and subsequently repackaged as the U.S. release “Talk Dirty,” on April 15, 2014. In 2015, he unveiled the single “Want to Want Me,” coinciding with the announcement of his fourth studio album, “Everything Is 4,” released on June 2, 2015.
Demonstrating his ongoing musical prowess, Derulo made waves in June 2020 with the release of the single “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat),” a collaborative effort with beat producer Jawsh 685. This song gained tremendous popularity on TikTok and was later remixed by BTS, reaching the pinnacle of the U.S. charts and marking Derulo’s second chart-topper in the region.
Another noteworthy release followed in November 2020, titled “Love Not War (The Tampa Beat),” featuring a collaboration with New Caledonian beat producer Nuka. This song draws inspiration from Nuka’s earlier SoundCloud track, “The Tampa Beat,” which garnered attention in 2018 and become a sensation on TikTok with over 23 million video uses.
Jason Derulo’s roots trace back to Miramar, Florida, where he was born to Haitian parents. He grew up speaking Haitian Creole as his first language, and his mother pursued a legal education.
His passion for singing was ignited at a young age, prompting him to attend performing arts schools in Florida. Early on, he dabbled in music composition, crafting his maiden song at the tender age of eight. His songwriting skills began to shine during his teenage years, exemplified by his work on “Bossy,” a track for New Orleans-based rapper Birdman, in which Derulo also showcased his vocal prowess.
The moniker “Derulo” is a phonetic reinterpretation of his surname, Desrouleaux, encapsulating his distinct identity in the music world.