Jason Derulo
He managed so much by his thirties that it seems incredible. Winner of prestigious awards, dancer, singer, author of super-popular songs, judge of prestigious television shows - today Jason occupies a worthy place on the musical Olympus, is among the ten most famous performers of pop hip-hop music. Jason Derulo (English spelling of the name - Jason Derulo) belongs to a new generation of performers. They received musical education not on the streets and in the underground passages, but in prestigious schools and academies. These guys can do almost everything: sing, dance, do high ballet jumps, play a variety of musical instruments. The work takes their thoughts 24 hours a day. Possessing incredible performance, they quickly adopted the best from their idols (Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder) and themselves became a role model for young performers.
short biography
Jason Derulo was born in the sunny city of Miami, created for relaxation and recreation, in a strong and friendly family. The city, in which mixed cultures, became fertile ground for the young talent. While schoolchildren are just starting to learn to read, Derulo (then his last name was written - Desrouleaux) came up with his first song. At 16 - he became a budding composer who composed hits for rappers: Diddy, Pitbull, Birdman and others.
According to Derulo himself, very early on he realized what he wanted to become, and began to work tirelessly on his career. He was little attracted by teenage parties and the study of school subjects, but irresistibly attracted everything related to dancing and music. This early start has given excellent results. Steadily moving toward its goal, the young performer is already 20 becoming famous. Young Jason not only improves his plasticity, voice and behavior on stage. He received a musical education at the school of performing art, then at the Dillard Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale. He holds a diploma in higher education in the New York Academy of Music and Drama.
Fame
Up to 20 years old, Jason was known as a composer and wrote songs for other artists (mostly rappers). But then he managed to compose a hit, which was a pity to give into the wrong hands. And Jason sang it himself. The single "Whatcha Say" took it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2009. It was after this song that Derulo's name was recognized not only by the American music party, but also by the whole world.
Since then, Jason has not made interruptions in his career, annually overcoming new stages, winning prestigious awards, receiving loud titles. In 2011, he was named "composer of the year." 4 times his compositions won the top lines of the charts, and 11 of his singles got into the top ten. During his career, Jason 5 times became the winner in the nomination BMI Pop Awards. He is recognized not only in his native country, but also on the other side of the ocean. Evidence of this is the international awards that the singer receives with enviable regularity. Among them are the prestigious awards MTV Video Music, MTV Europe Music, MOBO - and others
The number of those who listen to him on the radio is estimated at 20 million people. Approximately the same audience follows his life and work in social networks. He has a channel on Youtube (more than 2 billion views), accounts on Twitter and Facebook, an Instagram page, and an official website where you can see the schedule of upcoming concerts. The number of auditions on Spotify exceeded one billion.
The secret of success
Everyone knows that Americans are workaholics. But even the inhabitants of the North American continent Derulo strikes with its performance. He manages to write songs, record videos, take part in various shows, act in films and tour extensively. The only thing that the star apparently does not have enough time for is a personal life. Family Jason has not yet got. The list of his girl-friends consists of only two names: Jordin Sparks (ex-girlfriend) and Daphne Joy (current friend).
Today, Jason is in excellent creative and physical form. The owner of a plastic, flexible, strong body and lyric voice (tenor) - he is a model for young dancers, musicians, performers. All continents are happy talented singer. In the list of upcoming tours - Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, France. In 2016, he visited Moscow.
Interesting Facts
- In an interview, Jason admitted that he hates grapefruits, as they grew in abundance outside the window of his children's room.
- Derulo wrote his first song when he was 8 years old; he participated in theater productions from the age of five.
- In 2006, Jason won the top prize on a popular television show, after which he signed a contract with producer JR Rotem and was able to record his compositions in Beluga Heights Records and Warner Bros. Records.
- Derulo participated in Lady Gaga's tour, worked with Steve Walder, rappers Mickey Minaj and Snoop Dogg.
- In early 2012, the singer received a serious injury during the rehearsal, was forced to devote a year of his life to medical and wellness procedures.
- In 2015, Derulo was invited to perform at the annual concert in honor of the Nobel Prize winners in Stockholm (Sweden).
- On November 3, 2016, the performer gave a closed concert in Moscow.
- Once in the TV show "American Idol" Jason Derulo asked his fan to help him come up with an ending for the new song "Undefeated". Voting for the best option took place on the network.
- The single "Want To Want Me" from the album "Everything Is 4" became the most popular song in the history of Tor-Tor Radio.
- Derulo was a judge on the 12th and 13th seasons of the dance show "So You Think You Can Dance", the 12th season of the SytyCD, as well as the first seasons of the Australian project "Everybody Dance Now".
- The singer managed to star in the TV series "Empire" and "Lethal Weapon." As the viewer prefers the series "Vikings" and "Game of Thrones."
- Willingly takes phone numbers from fans, but never calls.
- If you want to invite Jason to a nightclub or corporate party, prepare a fee of 85,000 euros for the performance.
- In 2018, the Coca-Cola company commissioned Jason to record the anthem of the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in Russia.
Albums
The debut collection of the young singer was called "Jason Derulo". It was released in March of 2010, and the song "Ridin Solo" from this album took the 9th place on the Billboard Hot 100. In September 2011, the second compilation entitled "Future History" followed. In 2012, the singer had a forced break due to a serious injury to the cervical vertebrae. But in 2013 a new compilation, Tattoos, was released, and in 2014, Talk Dirty (reissue of the previous album specifically for the US audience). In 2015 appeared - "EveryThings is 4". In July 2016, the Platinum Hits compilation was released (debuted at number 83 on the Billboard 200; 2,000 copies were sold in the first week). The last studio album, entitled "777", appeared in 2018.
Best songs
"Whatcha Say "(" What did you say? "). The touching story that a man is wrong is found in the hearts of millions of people. The dramatic manner and sincerity of the performance fell in love with admirers of reverent love stories. This is a song that a man did not immediately discern his only beloved one, but he realized a mistake. "Let me go back," he sings. In his eyes, true suffering - it was this that bribed the audience. "What are you going to say?" the unfaithful lover asks the girl. And what do you say here? Everyone has the right to make mistakes.
"Whatcha Say" (listen)
"Swalla". New single appeared on March 3, 2017. The clockwork song with sexual overtones is woven from hints and double meanings. Jason sings on the background of sexy dancers, expensive cars, shocking images. The call - "Move" ("Shimmi yay") - this is the leitmotif of the song. What movement is meant - sexual, physical, creative? Interpret as you wish.
"Swalla" (listen)
"Colors". The composition appeared in February 2018 on the official channel of the singer on Youtube. This song should become the anthem of the World Cup, which will be held in Russia this summer. A very politically correct composition about equality of people, about happiness that each participant of a grand event feels about, pride in his national flag. “It's wonderful,” Derulo sings, “that people come together. We are all champions.”
"Colors" (listen)
Jason Derulo about music and career
In the interview, the performer is friendly, reserved, laconic. He does not talk about politics, fashion, cars. All that is interesting to him is music. The singer reveals the inner world in his compositions and considers it superfluous to add something else. He says that the secret of his success is very simple, because he is engaged in his favorite work.
"I do it not for the sake of numbers, not for positions on the charts ... I like writing music, I like spending time in the studio, I love my fans, and I just want to write good songs and make the best music I can, to the end of my days. That's what's most important to me. "
Almost every day on the stage, every week - concerts in a new country. When asked about competition from young performers, he simply shrugs. "There is a place for everyone in music. The main thing is talent." A difficult schedule, apparently, only gives Jason extra energy. With his every act, Derulo emphasizes a simple thought: to be successful, you must not stop - you need to move forward all the time.
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