Studio Album · No. 3
Tattoos Songwriting Credits by Jason Derulo
Produced by Ricky Reed, Ammo, Martin Johnson, Jonas Jeberg, DJ Frank E, Jon Bellion, RedOne, The Cataracs, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk
Beluga Heights / Warner Bros. Records
PopR&BDance-pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jason Derulo carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Jason Derulo
0 tracksoutside writers
Jason Derulo's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
40
Lyricists
18
Producers
2013
Released
Data Insight
Tattoos is Derulo's most collaborative album to that point, a different producer and writing team on nearly every track. Jason Desrouleaux still co-writes all eleven songs, but the star is 'Talk Dirty,' built by Ricky Reed on a sample of Balkan Beat Box's 'Hermetico' (which pulls the Israeli group's members into the credits) with a guest verse from 2 Chainz. Guests carry several tracks, Jordin Sparks on 'Vertigo,' Pitbull on 'Fire,' The Game on 'Side FX,' while 'Trumpets' pairs Derulo with a young Jon Bellion.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Other Side
#18
|
Jason DeruloMartin JohnsonAmmo | Jason DesrouleauxMartin JohnsonJoshua Coleman | AmmoMartin Johnson | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Talk Dirty
#3
|
Jason Derulo2 ChainzRicky ReedJason EviganSean DouglasTamir MuskatOri KaplanTomer Yosef | Jason DesrouleauxTauheed EppsEric FredericJason EviganSean DouglasTamir MuskatOri KaplanTomer Yosef | Ricky Reed | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals)2 Chainz (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Marry Me
#26
|
Jason DeruloJonas JebergMarlin BondsAndy Marvel | Jason DesrouleauxJonas JebergMarlin BondsAndy Marvel | Jonas Jeberg | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Tattoo
|
Jason DeruloJames AbrahartDJ Frank EVinay VyasJustin Davey | Jason DesrouleauxJames AbrahartJustin FranksVinay VyasJustin Davey | DJ Frank EToday | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Trumpets
|
Jason DeruloJon Bellion | Jason DesrouleauxJon Bellion | Jon Bellion | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Vertigo
|
Jason DeruloJared LeeMatt White | Jason DesrouleauxJared LeeMatt White | Jared Lee | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals)Jordin Sparks (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Fire
|
Jason DeruloPitbullUrales VargasMatthew NaplesTierce Alec-John PersonJames Abrahart | Jason DesrouleauxArmando C. PerezUrales VargasMatthew NaplesTierce Alec-John PersonJames Abrahart | DJ BuddhaDJ NoodlesTearce Kizzo | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals)Pitbull (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Side FX
|
Jason DeruloThe GameRicky ReedSean DouglasJoe Spargur | Jason DesrouleauxJayceon TaylorEric FredericSean DouglasJoe Spargur | Ricky ReedJoe London | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals)The Game (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Stupid Love
|
Jason DeruloRedOneNovel JannusiAleena GibsonMolly SandénJordan Sapp | Jason DesrouleauxNadir KhayatNovel JannusiAleena GibsonMolly SandénJordan Sapp | RedOneRushBeatGeek | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
With the Lights On
|
Jason DeruloNiles Hollowell-DharMarty GartonAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonAndre DavidsonSean Davidson | Jason DesrouleauxNiles Hollowell-DharMarty GartonAndrew HarrJermaine JacksonAndre DavidsonSean Davidson | The Cataracs | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Rest of Our Life
|
Jason DeruloRami YacoubCarl FalkWayne Hector | Jason DesrouleauxRami YacoubCarl FalkWayne Hector | Rami YacoubCarl Falk | Jason Derulo (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 57 contributors
JD
Jason Derulo
Writer · Vocals
JD
Jason Desrouleaux
Writer
RR
Ricky Reed
Writer · Producer
EF
Eric Frederic
Writer
JA
James Abrahart
Writer
SD
Sean Douglas
Writer
A
Ammo
Writer · Producer
CF
Carl Falk
Writer · Producer
DF
DJ Frank E
Writer · Producer
JL
Jared Lee
Writer · Producer
JB
Jon Bellion
Writer · Producer
JJ
Jonas Jeberg
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Tattoos
Did Jason Derulo write the album Tattoos?
Yes, as a co-writer on all eleven tracks. Jason Derulo (credited as Jason Desrouleaux) shares the songwriting on every song, but each is built with a different production and writing team, from Ricky Reed on 'Talk Dirty' to Jon Bellion on 'Trumpets.' He did not write any track alone.
Who wrote 'Talk Dirty'?
'Talk Dirty' was co-written by Jason Derulo, 2 Chainz (Tauheed Epps), producer Ricky Reed (Eric Frederic), Jason Evigan, and Sean Douglas, and it samples Balkan Beat Box's 'Hermetico,' which adds that group's members Tamir Muskat, Ori Kaplan, and Tomer Yosef to the credits. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified four-times platinum.
Who are the featured artists on Tattoos?
The standard edition features 2 Chainz on 'Talk Dirty,' Jordin Sparks on 'Vertigo,' Pitbull on 'Fire,' and The Game on 'Side FX.' Jason Derulo sings lead on every track.
Is Tattoos the same album as Talk Dirty?
Nearly. Tattoos was released internationally in 2013, and a reworked version with extra songs was issued in the United States in 2014 as Talk Dirty, named after the album's biggest hit. The core tracks are the same.
Who produced Tattoos?
Production is spread across many names, including Ricky Reed, Ammo and Martin Johnson, Jonas Jeberg, DJ Frank E, Jon Bellion, RedOne, The Cataracs, and the team of Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk, with a different producer on most tracks.