Future History
Jason Derulo · 2011
44 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and danceable rhythms, merging contemporary R&B with pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Wanna Go Home Start here — This track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit, featuring an infectious chorus that draws from Caribbean influences and showcases Derulo's knack for creating club-ready hits.
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It Girl — A romantic mid-tempo ballad, It Girl highlights Derulo's vocal prowess while combining smooth melodies with heartfelt lyrics about admiration and love.
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Bleed Out — This song stands out for its emotional depth, presenting a vulnerable side of Derulo as he tackles themes of heartbreak with poignant lyrics and a powerful delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features catchy hooks and solid production but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong hooks, establishing a danceable energy that persists through the album's early half.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, with Derulo often alternating between lead and backing vocals to create a fuller sound.
- The album includes interludes of spoken word or atmospheric sounds that serve as transitions between songs, contributing to its flow.
- 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
- catchy hooks and rhythms
- danceable party vibes
- upbeat and lively atmosphere
- short, engaging listening sessions
- celebratory mood enhancement
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Derulo's place in pop and R&B after initial success.
- Career context
- When Jason Derulo released Future History in January 2011, he was riding the wave of his initial success following his self-titled debut album. This sophomore effort built on that momentum and showcased his evolving artistry, particularly through its mix of upbeat tracks and emotional ballads.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Chris Brown· T-Pain
Tracklist
- 1 Don’t Wanna Go Home Start here 3:27
- 2 It Girl 3:12
- 3 Breathing 3:54
- 4 Be Careful 3:34
- 5 Make It Up as We Go 3:10
- 6 Fight for You 4:02
- 7 Pick Up the Pieces 3:34
- 8 Givin’ Up 3:51
- 9 Bleed Out 4:08
- 10 That’s My Shhh 4:21
- 11 X 3:31
- 12 Dumb 3:50
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