J.R. Rotem

Chris Rene’s “Young Homie”: A Behind-The-Scenes Look In The Studio

Robbie Daw | March 21, 2012 8:07 am
Robbie Daw | March 21, 2012 8:07 am

B.o.B Finds His Way With Coldplay Sample On “Lost”

Idolator Staff | April 23, 2010 5:30 pm
Idolator Staff | April 23, 2010 5:30 pm

Jason Derulo Slows Down ‘Whatcha Say’

Robbie Daw | November 30, 2009 12:14 pm
Robbie Daw | November 30, 2009 12:14 pm

jasonderuloJason Derulo isn’t quite ready to move on. Yes, the singer and songwriter has a new single, “In My Head.” But Derulo recently took to Twitter to trumpet the MySpace-exclusive acoustic version of his monster #1 hit, “Whatcha Say.”

Of course, Derulo’s use of the term “acoustic” is a bit arbitrary here. Basically, he stripped out the snare, added the piano and put on a tie. Imogen Heap sample? Intact.

Catch the tinkly new version of “Whatcha Say” below. More »



Whatcha Say About Jason Derulo’s New Song ‘In My Head’?

Robbie Daw | November 20, 2009 12:47 pm
Robbie Daw | November 20, 2009 12:47 pm

jason-deruloHow does Jason Derulo follow up his J.R. Rotem-produced debut single “Whatcha Say,” the monster that bumped Owl City’s “Fireflies” off the top of the Billboard Hot 100? By hooking up with Rotem again for the (slightly) more up-tempo, (slightly) rock-infused “In My Head.”

Derulo’s new single appeared on the 20-year-old singer’s MySpace. How does he fare without the use of a ubiquitous Imogen Heap sample? More »


No. 41: Vanessa Hudgens, “Sneakernight”

noah | October 23, 2009 3:00 pm
noah | October 23, 2009 3:00 pm

sneakernightHow do you combat a nude photo scandal that’s threatening to take over the public’s perception of your still-fledgling entertainment career? If you’re Vanessa Hudgens, you sing about wearing… shoes? More »


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