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"Whatcha Say" was a massive commercial success that established Derulo as a household name. Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say [Official Music Video]
Released in late 2009, the official music video for "Whatcha Say" served as the global introduction to . Directed by Bernard Gourley , the video visually interprets the song's themes of infidelity and the desperate plea for a second chance. Music Video Synopsis The video and track are defined by a prominent sample of
: Beyond the standard version, an acoustic music video was also released, featuring producer J.R. Rotem on the piano. Directed by Bernard Gourley , the video visually
: It follows the lyrical plea of "so let me in, give me another chance," showing him worrying and waiting for her to forgive him.
: Producer J.R. Rotem and Derulo discovered the track while browsing a record store. They felt Heap's vocoder-heavy bridge—which she delivered with a sense of sarcasm—perfectly matched the mood of remorse they were trying to create.
: Derulo has noted that his brother and the girl eventually reconciled and became engaged, giving the song a "happy ending" in real life.