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Whatcha Say
Jason Derulo
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- Album
- Jason Derulo (Deluxe Audio)
- Released
- 2010
- Genres
- Length
- 3:41
- Tempo
- 144 BPM
- Label
- Beluga Heights/Warner Records
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About this song
The song was based on a story Jason Derulo heard from his brother, who called him after cheating on his girlfriend and asked for another chance. Jason said he found the story compelling and went into the studio to try it out. The song heavily samples Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek", and it became a huge success in late 2009, reaching the top of the Billboard charts on November 14. It was originally written for Sean Kingston.
What it's about
The song is an apology from a man who cheated on his girlfriend and now feels remorseful after being caught. He hopes she will give him one more chance.
Fun facts
- Samples “Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap”.
- Sampled in 12 other songs, like “Pila di racks* by DrefGold”.
- Covered 6 times, including “Coming Home / Whatcha Say / Stay / Whatever You Like by Cimorelli”.
- Written by J-Lex, Achraf Baachaoui, Sean Kingston, Leff Row, Imogen Heap and J.R. Rotem.
- Produced by Alexander Palmer and J.R. Rotem.