Studio Album · No. 2
Future History Songwriting Credits by Jason Derulo
Produced by J.R. Rotem, Fliptones, Emanuel Kiriakou, Frank E, RedOne, The-Dream, Carlos McKinney · Engineered by Gelly Kusuma, Charles Moniz, Serban Ghenea, Manny Marroquin, Tony Maserati, Trevor Muzzy, Jaycen Joshua, Chris Gehringer
Beluga Heights / Warner Bros. Records
PopR&BDance-pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jason Derulo carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Jason Derulo
0 tracksoutside writers
Jason Derulo's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
35
Lyricists
11
Producers
500,000
US Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
Future History moves Jason Derulo off the single-producer setup of the debut and onto a wide bench of producers, but the co-writing pattern holds: Jason Desrouleaux is on every track, surrounded by writing teams that change song to song. The record leans hard on samples, so several tracks carry legacy writers, Toto's David Paich and Jeff Porcaro on 'Fight for You,' the writers behind 'Day-O' and 'Show Me Love' on 'Don't Wanna Go Home,' and a Bulgarian traditional piece folded into 'Breathing.'
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Wanna Go Home
#14
|
Jason DeruloChaz MishanDavid DelazynAllen GeorgeFred McFarlaneIrving BurgieWilliam Attaway | Jason DesrouleauxChaz MishanDavid DelazynAllen GeorgeFred McFarlaneIrving BurgieWilliam Attaway | Fliptones | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
It Girl
#17
|
Jason DeruloEmanuel KiriakouEvan Kidd BogartLindy Robbins | Jason DesrouleauxEmanuel KiriakouEvan Kidd BogartLindy Robbins | Emanuel Kiriakou | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Breathing
|
Jason DeruloJacob LuttrellJulian BunettaLauren ChristyKrasimir Kyurkchiyski | Jason DesrouleauxJacob LuttrellJulian BunettaLauren ChristyKrasimir Kyurkchiyski | Frank E | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Be Careful
|
Jason DeruloClaude KellyJ.R. Rotem | Jason DesrouleauxClaude KellyJonathan Rotem | J.R. Rotem | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Make It Up as We Go
|
Jason DeruloChaz MishanDavid Delazyn | Jason DesrouleauxChaz MishanDavid Delazyn | Fliptones | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Fight for You
#83
|
Jason DeruloStevie HoangDavid PaichJeff Porcaro | Jason DesrouleauxStevie HoangDavid PaichJeff Porcaro | RedOneBeatGeekGeo Slam | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Pick Up the Pieces
|
Jason DeruloJ.R. RotemJD WalkerKelly SheehanMichael McGregorOlivia WaitheTiffany Fred | Jason DesrouleauxJonathan RotemJD WalkerKelly SheehanMichael McGregorOlivia WaitheTiffany Fred | J.R. Rotem | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Givin' Up
|
Jason DeruloChaz MishanDavid Delazyn | Jason DesrouleauxChaz MishanDavid Delazyn | Fliptones | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Bleed Out
|
Jason DeruloKara DioGuardiMike Caren | Jason DesrouleauxKara DioGuardiMike Caren | Frank E | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
That's My Shhh
|
Jason DeruloThe-DreamCarlos McKinney | Jason DesrouleauxTerius NashCarlos McKinney | Carlos McKinneyThe-Dream | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
X
|
Jason DeruloChaz MishanDavid DelazynAlexander GoodwinDavid MalcolmMonea William StewartSidney Swift | Jason DesrouleauxChaz MishanDavid DelazynAlexander GoodwinDavid MalcolmMonea William StewartSidney Swift | FliptonesOuterlimits | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Dumb
|
Jason DeruloJ.R. RotemClemmie PentonFrank RomanoWilliam Jordan | Jason DesrouleauxJonathan RotemClemmie PentonFrank RomanoWilliam Jordan | J.R. RotemFrank Romano | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 44 contributors
JD
Jason Derulo
Writer · Vocals
JD
Jason Desrouleaux
Writer
CM
Chaz Mishan
Writer
DD
David Delazyn
Writer
JR
J.R. Rotem
Writer · Producer
JR
Jonathan Rotem
Writer
CM
Carlos McKinney
Writer · Producer
EK
Emanuel Kiriakou
Writer · Producer
FR
Frank Romano
Writer · Producer
T
The-Dream
Writer · Producer
AG
Alexander Goodwin
Writer
AG
Allen George
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Future History
Did Jason Derulo write Future History?
Yes, as a co-writer on every track. Jason Derulo (credited as Jason Desrouleaux) shares the writing across all twelve songs, but each one pairs him with a different team of producers and writers rather than a single collaborator. He wrote nothing alone on the album.
Who produced Future History?
The album spreads production across many hands: J.R. Rotem, the duo Fliptones, Emanuel Kiriakou, Frank E, RedOne, The-Dream (with Carlos McKinney), and others each handled different tracks, a shift from the Rotem-only debut.
Who wrote 'Fight for You'?
'Fight for You' interpolates Toto's 'Africa,' so its songwriting credits include Toto's David Paich and Jeff Porcaro alongside Jason Derulo and Stevie Hoang. RedOne, BeatGeek, and Geo Slam produced it.
What samples are on Future History?
Several tracks are built on samples: 'Don't Wanna Go Home' uses 'Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)' and Robin S's 'Show Me Love,' 'Fight for You' interpolates Toto's 'Africa,' and 'Breathing' folds in a Bulgarian traditional piece, all of which add outside writers to the credits.
How did Future History perform on the charts?
Future History reached number 29 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Its highest-charting singles were 'Don't Wanna Go Home' (number 14) and 'It Girl' (number 17) on the Billboard Hot 100.