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The Sweet Success of "Swalla": A Deep Dive into Jason Derulo’s Global Anthem

Produced by Ricky Reed , "Swalla" is an impressively textured track that pulls from various influences: Jason Derulo - Swalla feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign

The Gil Green-directed music video, which premiered on March 17, 2017, was a psychedelic explosion of color: The Sweet Success of "Swalla": A Deep Dive

: Listeners can hear cheerful synthesizers reminiscent of Haitian compas music and 1970s disco-style cymbals. The Collaboration that "Stuck" Derulo has always been vocal about his organic

Critics particularly praised Nicki Minaj's closing verse, with some reviewers from Complex calling her the "star" of the track. Her verse was also the subject of much fan speculation, as many interpreted her lyrics as a subtle jab at her rival Remy Ma .

Derulo has always been vocal about his organic approach to collaborations. Speaking at the 59th Grammy Awards, he noted that he never believes in forcing a feature, stating that both Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign "fit the track perfectly" and that there was simply "nothing that sounds like it" on the radio at the time.

: The bass line pays homage to the 1992 classic "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers.