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Jason Derulo - In My Head
Artist: Jason Derulo
Producer: Jonathan "J.R." Rotem
Album: Jason Derulo
Label: Warner Bros. Records Inc.
In his recent, Booth-exclusive interview with DJ Z, Jason Derulo assured his fans that his smash hit debut single, Whatcha Say, was only the beginning of what he had to offer, stating, “I reinvent myself with each track.” Follow-up selection In My Head may sound like the work of the same artist, but it’s definitely a change of pace. Here, Derulo works the R&B/pop/rock fusion angle, letting listeners know just what he’d like to do with a certain female clubgoer as J.R. Rotem delivers a beat driven by rhythmic electric-guitar riffs and scorching synths. With the subject matter of a steamy club cut (“Instead of talking, let me demonstrate/ Get down to business and skip foreplay.”) and a catchy, sugary pop sound, IMH has a little bit of a split personality – can Jason Derulo have it both ways? As always, I’ll let Booth readers have the final say. If you like what you’re hearing, keep it locked to the front page for all the latest news and tunes leading up to the first-quarter 2010, release of Derulo’s self-titled debut studio album.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on December 7, 2009
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I love it! GREAT beat and GREAT singing : )
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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 Oh no. We have another hit on our hands. Just original enough to be hot, but not anything revolutionary. This will blow up
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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@Georgia Girl agreed, but I don't know how many times I can tolerate this one once it hits the radio (chances are likely it will, riding the "Whatcha Say" high)
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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this dude is a hit maker, and thats all that really matters in pop
@Sigurd, agreed, that songis probably played at least 15 times where i live (wisconsin), yet i'm still not sick of it Random point: Watcha Say and Down are way overplayed, i'm not saying the songs are bad, they are actually really good, but that doesnt mean the radio has to play it every 8th song |
| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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*15 times a day
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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This is the reason why Jason DeRulo has quickly become on of my favorite R&B/pop singers. He's not afraid to experiment and work with different styles of music (hence the rock route this time). Oh and his voice is sick. His hooks are always on point. Great production by Polow as well. Definite banger.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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^J J J JR Rotem
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Not as catchy as "Whatcha Say", but nevertheless, a hit! Jason Derulo is a promising new artist!
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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The kid knows how to deliver a hit. He is officially two-for-two.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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This is decent, but I'm not crazy over it. The wanna-be rock sample is distracting and very corny. The singing and melody is good enough, but it is definitely not my cup of tea. I can't give this rotation.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Know it's not the popular opinion, but I'm gonna have to say that I agree with Juanito_88 here - I'm not convinced this is a huge hit. With the rock edge it could have some crossover appeal, but it doesn't stay stuck in my head like Whatcha Say did. For my money this won't be another hit like Whatcha Say, we'll see how good my ear is in a couple weeks when it either gets played on radio incessantly or never ,
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Just to throw this out there. I don't think this is going to be near as big as "Whatcha Say." But I think it will catch on and this song shows that he's trying new directions,which I like.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
year wont b as big as whatcha say!!!
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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LoveD "Watcha Say"... But after hearing it around 5 times a day for like 2 months now Ill be alright if I dont hear it 4 a while lol.
Refreshing to hear something new from him and if history repeats itself imma need another fresh track around early January ;) |
| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Wow Jason is in the zone lately. DiGg it! great, charming voice. & The instruments saves the song from being too sticky. Nice
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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It's a bit surprising to me that even reaching #1 spot on Billboards Hot 100, "Whatcha Say" stays a local hit!
As for this pop-rock jam, exactly what @dillon_68 said. |
| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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JR is trying to capture that RedOne sound/vibe. This song isn't that infectious, just an ok-song to me.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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I love the awsome beet, his voice is like the angels in heaven.
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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this is good i like the beat and hes voice is really good it goes with the song and it donest he donest make sound like its a rock song
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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This is fire
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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absolutely digging this, jason is on fire!
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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great
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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WOW this is the perfect follow-up for watcha say!!
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2009 |
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Very addictive... this will never match up to Whatcha Say although this well be on radio rotation.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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hmm,dunno fam'-in my head,this joint is just rotation status at best,just sayin
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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Playcount is up to 36 in two days. haha Also on repeat in the car.
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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unpopular opinion here... but average at best to me... as for the general public, they'll eat it up. It just sounds like the same thing over again at a different speed... feel the same way about jay sean's new releases... great for the public, not for my car
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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I think this is gonna hit the radio hard. I am glad to see Jason DeRulo come out with another single worthy song after "Whatcha Say"....thought maybe one hit wonder....its nice to be proven wrong in that sense. Although, this song is not really my style, there's nothing stoppin it from blowing up
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2009 |
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Derulo is goin to be around for a long time. he could be one of the few current r&b artists that could put out a classic album. not right now of course, he has a lot of growin to do first.
anyway, good song. i had to listen to it several times before rating because its def a grower. |
| Posted on Nov 30, 2009 |
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don't like this one as much as "Whatcha Say"...The production's a little mediocre & it hinders Jason's vocals....3/5
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| Posted on Dec 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
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Sorry Jay Sean fans, but Jason Derulo absolutely killed this song! The only thing i didn't like was that the background music could have gone aq little harder, but besides that, it killed.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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i needs something else in it
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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Whoah, lovin' the heavy-light guitar beat, mad song
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2009 |
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da kid is amazing... love the beat and he has a mellow voice that compliments this type of music
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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This is good I dont think Jason Derulo is gotta be a one hit wonder after this
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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i like this!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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sort of sounds like LADY GAGA "just dance"..but i like it!
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2009 |
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Love the song!!! 2 for 2. He was okay in the song text too. But this tops both.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2009 |
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Wow he reminds me of Taio Cruz, luv how his music is upbeat, didnt' believe he would be able to follow up watcha say, probz was in my head,but i'm liking this
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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This has a bit of everything in it, great for playin in the car and at a house party. This guy could get big if he keeps it up.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 6 |
his voice changes in all his songs still always sounds good and he needs more songs
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2009 |
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great voice, very consistent artist !
Check out "whatcha say" remix (clip)- ft. James Crist ... FIRE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IXXwqnHOkU |
| Posted on Dec 11, 2009 |
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