Jason Derulo "Future History"

Let's do a short history lesson. I know..GROOOAN. It's fitting though isn't it. Since he was sixteen he was writing tracks for artists like Danity Kane, Donnie Klang,Cassie, Sean Kingston, Diddy and Lil Wayne. In 2006 he was discovered by Mr. J.R. Rotem, and signed to Beluga Heights Records/Warner Bros. Records. He finally released his debut single in August 2009 which plays hide and seek with a little sample from Imogen Heap that asked "whatcha say" to those that didn't believe. After it became number one in November of the same year he began work on his debut which also sported songs that were not just hits In My Head, but were legit hits that prevented the first single from Ridin' Solo to hit central? Well I'll tell you that I "Don't Wanna Go Home" because the party just started which not only samples  Show Me Love by  Robin S., but then also re-interpolates Harry Belafonte's "Day-O (The Banana Song)" and makes it his own with it's very upbeat and club/dance-friendly sound, and lyrics about ...what else? Partying and everything that comes with that. Now The second single is about Derulo's "It Girl," which has Derulo belting in the higher registers at times, and singing about his devotion and dedication; while proclaiming her as his biggest hit, and how amazing she is. There is some heartfelt acoustic leading to a catchy drum- machine beat and keys, and a whistling chorus. The history of "Breathing" is as long as the time the first complex organism started, so we'll fast forward to this track which  can be labeled as dancehall, but is more atmospheric and spacious, especially when he proclaims he only misses his love when he's "breeeeeeathiiiiiiiiiiiing," amidst the echoes, and has some tribal attitude making it more distinctive, and a very memorable track, no wonder its a single.. The next song warns us to "Be Careful" as it starts off with some piano, and follows with a heavyhand-clap beat and soap-opera strings, that if you read the lyrics seem to play out like a soap-opera. Dance beat,steel drums, and this catchy recurring video game synth (which remind me of New Boyz' hit with C Breezy) and lyrics when written seem like it was said to just "Make It Up As We Go," but isn't that how a good deal of lyrics are written? To some extent, I know inspiration comes in waves, so it can be hours between verses at times.The arpeggiation is really nice too.  If you're with someone you love, you would hope they would want to "Fight For You." In this RedOne produced track we are taken to Africa. There is a lot to love..there are some gang-vocal heys, the staccato drum machine beat ,the soaring chorus, the synths,  the island influence, and the assistance of female vocals, besides the whole devotion to the object of his love and affection  displayed in the lyrics; I cannot deny that he sounds like Ursher in this song at times. The addictive easy to sing-along-to chorus came back on as I was writing and I just hit the back of my head.  It also has a spectacular ending with some latin flavored guitar, singing in the higher registers and sound effects of glass shattering to (ironically) "Pick Up The Pieces," and bring the song together. The lyrics' pieces are largely that chorus, but some pieces are sharper and cut deeper than others. If people just gave in to the habit of "Givin' Up" the future would be history!! No more innovation in many different facets.  Is that all? so no more cures, no more new technologies..ok that's enough. At first I thought it was about avoiding love, but it sounds like the sequel to riding solo, where now there are two people in the relationship and no longer will he be interested in anybody else he; says he is going to give up all of the games and girls. The next song has the slow groove and beat, and occasionally speeds it drum machine beat, the synth is very gloomy and the song is addictive, but kinda depressing. "Bleed Out" seems to flash Derulo's deuces in the air. This next song? "That's My Shhh" which has been compared to the type of music made for making love, that Jerimih and Trey Songz are known for, and  he even sounds like both in this song. The song sounds very tasteful with the angelic piano keys and light and airy beat; with his higher registers being used for a good part of the song, but the lyrics cannot help but be suggestive. If you are in love, Raise your hand! If you are in love with your "X," then this may be the perfect anthem for you, or if you're not it can be a perfect song for the club. However, the reason may not even be love, but confusion, because sex causes its victims to misinterpret the feeling they get as love (as seen in the lyrics). The song has me in lo-lo-love with its style.  "I Had My Choice To Watch/As You Ripped Out And Stole My Heart/Over And Over Again/You Made A Fool Of Me!" and now I feel "Dumb."  Derulo's pain-stricken vocals and the heart-tugging piano and chords have kept a strong relationship until there started to be a breach. The short rendezvous had between the beat and guitar was cut short by the piano's discovery of the deception and leads to a slightly abrupt ending. The first bonus track has me on "Overdose" of Derulo; it's not a bad song in the least bit. The beat is easy for you to dance to, and rest of the instrumentals are good too, but I like his delivery singing the first line of the second verse as it changes the accompaniment and sounds like a beautiful howl?  Last, we end with a song that has an energetic beat, several tempo changes,some vocal distortion, and chipmunks that snuck in the studio. The verses as well as the way they are delivered are fun, and all of the sonic components thrown in there make it a fun listen even though its nothing new. What is its name? Just "Give it to Me." I did. My favorite tracks are Don't Wanna Go Home, Breathing, Be Careful, Make It Up As We Go, Pick Up The Pieces, Bleed Out,  X, and Dumb.