Question 1

Did Jason Derulo write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as a co-writer. Jason Derulo shares a songwriting credit on nearly every track across his five albums, credited under his legal name Jason Desrouleaux, but he almost never writes alone. His hits pair him with producers like J.R. Rotem and Ricky Reed and a rotating team of pop writers, and several are built on samples that bring additional writers into the credits.

Question 2

Who wrote 'Whatcha Say'?

Accepted Answer

'Whatcha Say' was co-written by Jason Derulo, J.R. Rotem, and Sean Kingston, and it is built on a sample of Imogen Heap's 'Hide and Seek,' which adds Heap to the songwriting credits. It was his debut single and his first number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Question 3

Who wrote 'Talk Dirty'?

Accepted Answer

'Talk Dirty' was co-written by Jason Derulo, 2 Chainz, and producer Ricky Reed among others, and it samples Balkan Beat Box's 'Hermetico.' It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and is one of his best-selling singles.

Question 4

Who wrote 'Swalla'?

Accepted Answer

'Swalla,' featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, was co-written by Jason Derulo with both guests and producer Ricky Reed, and its credits also list the Wu-Tang Clan's Russell Jones and Robert Diggs for an interpolation. It became one of his biggest global streaming hits.

Question 5

Who produced Jason Derulo's early albums?

Accepted Answer

Producer J.R. Rotem (Jonathan Rotem) signed Jason Derulo to his Beluga Heights label and produced his entire 2010 debut, co-writing every track. Later albums spread production across many hands, from Ricky Reed and Charlie Puth to Danja and David Guetta.

Question 6

How many albums has Jason Derulo released?

Accepted Answer

Jason Derulo has released five studio albums: Jason Derulo (2010), Future History (2011), Tattoos (2013), Everything Is 4 (2015), and Nu King (2024). Much of his biggest success has come through standalone singles rather than albums.

Question 7

How many records has Jason Derulo sold?

Accepted Answer

Jason Derulo has sold over 250 million singles worldwide and has fourteen platinum-certified singles in the United States, making him one of the most successful singles artists of his era even though his albums have been more modest sellers.

Question 8

Did Jason Derulo write songs for other artists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Before his own recording career, Jason Derulo wrote songs for other artists, including material associated with Sean Kingston and other pop and R&B acts. That songwriting background carried into his own catalog, where he co-writes nearly all of his material.