Heavy on synths, drums, and autotune, this club hit feels extremely early-2010s. “Breathing” fits right in with all the other singles off his first two albums, but it was also his first major foray into house music. People dancing in drying machines! How did they get in there?! Does he say “Jason Derulo” at the start of the song:īy the time this song dropped, most of Derulo’s major hits had been love ballads or songs about breakups. The comic book effect is a nice touch throughout, especially when the words escape out of the music video.ģ. His entire last dance sequence is impressive, starting with a quintuple pirouette.Ģ. People all around the world sexy motherfuckersġ. “To them pretty faced girls tryna impress each otherĪnd them undercover freaks who ain’t nothin’ but troubleīaby, Imma tell you some’ only cause I love ya (We’ll see this again later with “ Wiggle” and a few others.) There may not be too much else to the song beyond letting your freak out and dancing, but that’s what he does best in the music video. “Get Ugly” is a rare exception, and he uses that “motherfucker” to great effect, as the forceful “alley” to the dynamic “oop” of his chorus. Yes, they almost all have to do with women or sex, but he uses next-to-no explicit language. When I said in the intro that Jason Derulo’s songs are generally wholesome, I really meant that they border on PG-13. Get Ugly Jason Derulo Everything is 4 (2015) Billboard Hot 100 Peak: 52 Does he say “Jason Derulo” at the start of the song:ġ9. Jason makes this leaping side flip off the hotel lobby desk look so casual. The old man creeped me out a bit by grinding with a girl but redeemed himself with this dance.ģ. Let’s be honest, the fat man brushing his teeth in a bath towel steals the show.Ģ. Best Line:īaby, why not? Oh (Why not)” Top 3 Music Video Moments:ġ. It’s a solid, cheesy song that, like any good Jason Derulo jam, just makes you want to get up and dance. “Kiss The Sky” will grow on you, or at least you might find the hook stuck in your head hours later. Jason’s ability to hit just about any note is one of the most impressive things about him, although this song can border on Adam-Levine-ear-piercing territory at times. The driving bassline and heavy vocal percussion feel straight out of the 70s, and Derulo shows off his falsetto that goes as high as the title. Narrowly edging out “Tip Toe” for the last spot on the list is a song unlike any other on the list due to its sheer funkiness. Kiss The Sky Jason Derulo Platinum Hits (2016) Billboard Hot 100 Peak: N/A Top 20 Kanye West Songs | Top 20 Usher Songs | Top 25 Songs (feat. Or just skip to the part where I let you know whether or not he starts a song by singing his name. Please, sit back and enjoy these rankings. I’ve long been a massive JD fan - I’m still waiting for the chance to see Derulo in concert - so it’s only fitting that we run down a list of his 20 best songs. He’s in no uncertain terms TikTok royalty - with the 12th-most followers of any account - which helped catapult the popularity of his certified bop “Savage Love.” That he broke a vertebra while practicing for a 2012 tour and still has these moves makes his well-rounded skillset all the more impressive.ĭerulo’s platinum singles speak for themselves, but he’s also made a name for himself in recent years on social media, channeling his line from “Wiggle.” From getting memed on Vine by a kid reading a calendar to his well-endowed photo that got taken down from Instagram, his online celebrity has taken on a life of its own.
Find me a person who likes Jason Derulo songs, and I’ll show you someone who likes to have a good time.Īnd as is crucial for any star who dabbles in R&B, Derulo is in exceptional shape and is an absolutely incredible dancer, which is why we’ll be diving deep into his music videos in this countdown. With a silky smooth voice, incredible vocal range, and generally wholesome content, he was almost perfectly crafted to be a modern-day pop star.ĭon’t look for super deep lyrics just stay for the catchy beats. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009, Derulo (a stage name for the correct pronunciation of his given name, Desrouleaux) has been been a fixture atop the rankings. All he does is make hits.Įver since his first single, “Whatcha Say,” hit No. But Jason Derulo - who was inspired as a child by MJ - should at least be recognized as the Duke of Pop. More than a decade later, I’m not here to say that he deserves the crown. Could it be Bruno Mars or Justin Bieber? (Of course, the correct answer is Ariana Grande.) Chris Brown’s character is disqualifying.
Usher and Justin Timberlake had already peaked. Ever since Michael Jackson died in 2009, the music world has been looking for the new King of Pop.
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