It Girl
Jason Derulo · 2011
9 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B
Electro-pop grooves intertwine with smooth R&B melodies, creating an infectious danceable anthem.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Girl — The title track showcases Derulo's signature blend of catchy hooks and rhythmic beats, encapsulating the album's vibrant energy and appeal.
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It Girl (7th Heaven club mix) — This remix transforms the original into a dancefloor staple, highlighting its adaptability and broadening its reach within club culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases catchy melodies and solid production but lacks depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album features a prominent use of synthesizers and electronic beats, creating a danceable rhythm throughout the title track.
- The lead vocals are layered with harmonies in the chorus, enhancing the melodic hook.
- The club mix extends the original track by adding a more pronounced beat and additional instrumental sections.
- 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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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — It Girl solidified Derulo's presence in pop and R&B, achieving significant chart success.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, It Girl marked Jason Derulo's second studio album following his successful self-titled debut. By this time, Derulo had solidified his presence in the pop and R&B landscape, transitioning from a promising newcomer to a mainstream hitmaker.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Chris Brown· T-Pain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Girl (album version) 3:14
- 2 It Girl (7th Heaven club mix) 6:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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