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 .

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

: Listeners can hear cheerful synthesizers reminiscent of Haitian compas music and 1970s disco-style cymbals. The Collaboration that "Stuck"

The Gil Green-directed music video, which premiered on March 17, 2017, was a psychedelic explosion of color:

: Sharp-eyed fans noticed parodies of the Icelandic children's show LazyTown , including a guitar player styled after the character Stephanie.

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:

: The video became a titan on YouTube, crossing the 1 billion view mark within a year of its release and sitting at over 1.8 billion views as of August 2025. Chart Legacy

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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 .

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

: Listeners can hear cheerful synthesizers reminiscent of Haitian compas music and 1970s disco-style cymbals. The Collaboration that "Stuck" 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:

: Sharp-eyed fans noticed parodies of the Icelandic children's show LazyTown , including a guitar player styled after the character Stephanie. : Listeners can hear cheerful synthesizers reminiscent of

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: Chart Legacy

: The video became a titan on YouTube, crossing the 1 billion view mark within a year of its release and sitting at over 1.8 billion views as of August 2025. Chart Legacy