Jason Derulo - Want To Want Me (2024)

The synthesized chord progression was heavily influenced by Whitney Houston’s "I Wanna Dance With Somebody".

The Song That Defined Summer: A Deep Dive into Jason Derulo’s “Want To Want Me” Jason Derulo - Want To Want Me

It ultimately soared to and spent four weeks at #1 in the UK , proving that Jason’s "feel-good" pivot after a period of personal transition was exactly what the world needed. 3. The Steamy (and Innovative) Music Video The synthesized chord progression was heavily influenced by

If you turned on a radio in 2015, you couldn’t escape it. That infectious 80s-inspired synth, the soaring falsetto, and the sheer, unadulterated energy— wasn't just a hit; it was a cultural reset for Jason Derulo. The Steamy (and Innovative) Music Video If you

The video, directed by , was as hot as the lyrics implied—literally. Featuring Derulo in a "sweaty, colorful visual," it depicts a late-night race across town to be with a lover.

Believe it or not, the song was originally intended for 2014 album X before being replaced. Even Derulo himself admitted he misjudged its potential, thinking it was just "good" rather than the global smash it became.