Jason Derulo: A Quick-Read Bio Revealed
Here’s the bio, life, career, awards, facts, trivia, and favorites of Jason Derulo. We would like to take you through the chapters in the life and career of one of the world’s talented musicians. This is Australian Unwrapped’s compilation of research about Jason Derulo. Enjoy the journey!
Full Name: Jason Joel Desrouleaux
Born: September 21, 1989
Origin: Miramar, Florida, U.S.
Genres: Pop – R&B
Zodiac: Virgo
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Early Start
- Creole was Derulo’s first language and his mother went to law school.
- At a young age, he started singing and attended performing arts schools in Florida.
- At the age of 8, he started writing his first song as an early attempt at music composition.
- When he was a teenager, his writing skills began to attract attention. He wrote “Bossy” for Birdman, a New Orleans-based rapper, and made a guest appearance on the song, highlighting his ability as a vocalist.
Career Journey
- 2009: Jason launched his debut single, “Whatcha Say” which was produced by J.R. Rotem and Fuego plus heavy samples of the Imogen Heap song “Hide and Seek”.
- 2010: Derulo’s debut album, Jason Derülo, was released which became the first to chart within the top ten of the UK and Irish Albums Charts.
- 2011: The track with Demi Lovato entitled “Together” for her album Unbroken came out while his second studio album, Future History, was released in September.
- 2013: His single, “The Other Side” was made public to radio in April. “The Other Side” soared at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July.
- 2014: Featuring Jason Derulo and Juicy J, Pitbull released a song off the album Globalization named “Drive You Crazy”.
- 2015 -: Derulo launched the first single from his forthcoming fourth studio album, Everything Is 4, called “Want to Want Me” becoming the most-added track in the history of Top 40 radio and the biggest Top 40 US radio launch.
- 2017: The single entitled “Swalla”, was released featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.
- 2018: Featuring Nicki Minaj and Willy William, “Goodbye” was released which is a joint-collaboration with David Guetta.
- 2020: “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” by Derulo and Jawsh 685 became a TikTok sensation that topped UK Charts.
Awards & Recognition
- Teen Choice Awards (2 awards out of 3 nominations)
- MTV Video Music Awards (2 nomination)
- MTV Europe Music Awards (2 nomination)
- ARIA Music Awards nomination
- American Music Awards nomination
- NAACP Image Award nomination
- and many others
Fun Facts & Trivia
- His stage last name Derulo came from his real last name Desrouleaux which is pronounced as Derulo.
- He played basketball when he was young and music people were introduced to him by his basketball coach.
- He loves canned tuna for his muscles.
Artist’s Favorites
| Food: | Cereal |
| Animal: | Lion |
| Color: | Brunswick green, Sepia |
| Sport: | Football |
| Music Video: | Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson |
Australian Unwrapped’s Chosen Song from Jason Derulo:
Swalla (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
Length: 3:36
Release: 2017
Opening Lyrics:
Young Money
I wish that I could taste them all tonight
No, I ain’t got no dinner plans
So you should bring all your friends
I swear that to all y’all my type
Come on take a sip ’cause you know what I’m servin’
Swalla-la-la (drank)
Swalla-la-la (swalla-la-la)
Swalla-la-la
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