After attending performing arts schools, such as The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and honing his talents as a singer and dancer, as well as acting in theatre productions like Ragtime and Smokey Joe's Cafe, Derulo won the grand prize on the 2006 season finale of the TV show Showtime at the Apollo. His stage name, "Derulo", is a pronunciation respelling of his surname, Desrouleaux.Ĭareer 2006–2010: Beginnings and Jason Deruloĭerulo has been writing songs for artists including Diddy, Danity Kane, Donnie Klang, Sean Kingston, Cassie, and Lil Wayne since he was young, also intending on becoming a solo performer. He also wrote "Bossy" for Birdman, a New Orleans-based rapper, and made a guest appearance on the song, highlighting his ability as a vocalist. His writing skills began attracting attention when he was a teenager. He attended performing arts schools in Florida and made some early attempts at music composition, writing his first song at the age of eight. Derulo's first language was Creole and his mother went to law school.
Derulo released his second single, " In My Head", in December 2009 and his self-titled debut studio album Jason Derulo, followed on March 2, 2010.
It sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of triple platinum, and reaching number one in the U.S. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derulo became a recording artist and released his debut single " Whatcha Say" in May 2009. Īfter contributing and writing songs for various artists, Derulo signed to recording label Beluga Heights, owned by record producer and industry veteran J. Since the start of his solo recording career in 2009, he has sold over 30 million singles and has achieved eleven platinum singles including " Wiggle", " Talk Dirty", " Want to Want Me", " Trumpets", " It Girl", " In My Head", " Ridin' Solo", and " Whatcha Say". Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo ( / d ə ˈ r uː l oʊ/ formerly stylised as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.