I’m worried about Jason Derulo – it would seem love has given him an overactive imagination. The young crooner’s debut is a rollercoaster ride of emotion, even resulting in Derulo inventing women with his mind, or so we can deduce from Strobelight.
Seriously, though, the JR produced record is pretty much faultless is you’re already a fan. The first few listens may suggest that the best have already been released, a faux pas in anyone’s book. However, once the brilliance of Ridin’ Solo has been realised, a summery, upbeat realisation that single really is more fun, the other tracks fall into place. After the heartbreak in the likes of Whatcha Say and Blind has been overcome ahead of Ridin’ Solo, other tracks like Fallen and What If are slightly more optimistic both lyrically and musically (the vocals and harmonies in What If are particularly worth listening out for) Come Strobelight though, and you can be forgiven or thinking that the reason behind Derulo’s recovery is, in fact, imaginary – but we’ll gloss over that one.
Other tracks of note include the rather slutty Love Hangover and, from iTunes, a stunning acoustic version of Whatcha Say, with the one and only Jonathan Rotem behind the keys.
Though, as said, it takes a few listens to get used to, the self-titled record is a near perfect debut for all moods and ticks oh-so-many boxes.
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