Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born August 8, 1997) was born in Miramar, Florida, United States. He is an American singer and songwriter. He is professionally known as Jason Derulo. Derulo has achieved remarkable accomplishments in the music industry. Since his solo debut in 2009, he has sold over 250 million singles worldwide and garnered a staggering eleven platinum singles, including the hits "Wiggle," "Talk Dirty," "Want to Want Me," "Trumpets," "It Girl," "In My Head," "Ridin' Solo," and "Whatcha Say."
Derulo's journey began with his contributions as a songwriter for various artists, eventually leading him to sign with the renowned recording label Beluga Heights, owned by industry veteran J. R. Rotem. Following Beluga Heights' merger with Warner Music Group, Derulo transitioned into a recording artist and released his debut single, "Whatcha Say," in May 2009. The track exceeded five million digital downloads, earning a triple platinum certification from the RIAA, and claimed the top spot on the charts in the United States and New Zealand. Building on this success, Derulo released his second single, "In My Head," in December 2009, followed by his self-titled debut studio album, "Jason Derulo," in March 2010.
In the subsequent years, Derulo continued to captivate audiences with his infectious sound. His second album, "Future History," arrived on September 16, 2011, featuring the UK number-one single "Don't Wanna Go Home." Derulo's international album, "Tattoos," released on September 24, 2013, was later repackaged as his third U.S. album, "Talk Dirty," which hit the shelves on April 15, 2014. The year 2015 witnessed the release of his chart-topping single "Want to Want Me" and the announcement of his fourth studio album, "Everything Is 4," which was unveiled on June 2, 2015.
Derulo's musical prowess extends beyond his solo endeavors. In June 2020, he collaborated with beat producer Jawsh 685 to release the viral hit "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)." The song gained immense popularity on TikTok and was subsequently remixed by BTS, propelling it to the top of the charts in the United States and marking Derulo's second number-one hit in the region. Later in November 2020, Derulo released another single titled "Love Not War (The Tampa Beat)," featuring New Caledonian beat producer Nuka. The song drew inspiration from Nuka's SoundCloud track known as "The Tampa Beat," which had already amassed over 23 million TikTok videos.
Jason Derulo's innovative and catchy music continues to captivate fans worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the most accomplished and influential artists of his generation. With his consistent chart-topping success and massive global fan base, Derulo remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
