Everything Is 4
Jason Derulo · 2015
38 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
An upbeat blend of contemporary R&B and pop, characterized by infectious hooks and danceable rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Want to Want Me Start here — This track stands out with its catchy chorus and slick production, becoming one of Derulo's signature hits that exemplifies his style.
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Cheyenne — With its infectious beat and narrative lyrics about complicated relationships, this song captures the essence of modern R&B while showcasing Derulo's vocal range.
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Painkiller — Featuring an alluring collaboration with DJ Mustard, this track blends smooth melodies with a driving beat, highlighting Derulo's versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy hooks with danceable rhythms but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that slightly alters the album's energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the engaging quality of the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dancefloor-ready grooves for parties
- steady pacing for casual listening
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective moments
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Derulo's reputation with hit singles and strong chart performance.
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 2015, Everything Is 4 marked Jason Derulo's fourth studio album, following his successful self-titled debut in 2010 and the commercially successful Talk Dirty in 2014. At this point, Derulo was solidifying his status as a pop sensation, having transitioned from a songwriter to a prominent solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Chris Brown· T-Pain
Tracklist
- 1 Want to Want Me Start here 3:27
- 2 Cheyenne 3:35
- 3 Get Ugly 3:20
- 4 Pull-Up 3:06
- 5 Love Like That 3:59
- 6 Painkiller 3:23
- 7 Broke 3:06
- 8 Try Me 3:20
- 9 Love Me Down 2:45
- 10 Trade Hearts 3:30
- 11 X2CU 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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