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As a performer, the smooth Derulo--made even smoother by Auto-Tune--delivers it all so effortlessly that none of that persuasive debut hunger comes through, making this stylish and short set one to admire rather than advocate.
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The busy production feels impersonal, though, and producer JR Rotem has made far too free with the Auto-Tune, robbing DerĂ¼lo of the idiosyncrasies that make an album worth hearing.
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The nine-song album's softer ballads--like the piano-driven "What If"--distract from Derulo's powerhouse vocals. His talent is somewhat misused on the tune, blanketed beneath equal parts Auto-Tune and lyrical vagueness. However, the inclusion of club bangers like "The Sky's the Limit" and "Love Hangover" boost the set's energy.
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On Jason Derulo, though, Derulo has trouble making an impression.
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Derulo's desperation to cover all commercial bases is only matched by an inability to stamp his own personality on them.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 53
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Mixed: 8 out of 53
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Negative: 27 out of 53
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Jan 7, 2016
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Mar 16, 2022
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Oct 4, 2020Generic crap from a generic western artist surviving more with bought radioplay than actual sales.