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Albums accomplish this better than singles, often by exploiting our craving for musical confection to expose us to harder stuff -- savories, meat and potatoes, crusty bread, tropical fruit. One of the two I've had on my mind while writing this is a best-seller. The other is by a 59-year-old who's been taking his 1937 Gibson on the road for decades. Neither has gotten the recognition it deserves. Say hello to Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and Hamell on Trial's "The Happiest Man in the World." Granted, Derulo's never all that hard. His third album comprises 11 songs about pragmatically carnal sex so mind-blowing that three times he proposes matrimony behind it. I value both sex and matrimony too much to recommend this life strategy. But compared to the predatory Chris Brown of "Loyal" or the chauvinistic Trey Songz of "Foreign," he's so exuberant and playful he helps me get why guys and dolls fall for it--even share their thrills some, vicariously. And his command of contemporary hookcraft is musicianship aplenty by me. [Talk Dirty] tries to please everyone, and, shockingly, it‘s effective, also managing to give Mr. Derulo something he‘s never before had: a personality. Huge, glossy hits burst forth from this unexpectedly slick and consistently strong album… Throughout this album, Mr. Derulo is naughty and vocally alive, and shows versatility…And impressively, the more unusual the sound, the more Mr. Derulo cottons to it, making ―Talk Dirty‖ the year‘s oddest R&B album and among its most ambitious, though its greatest achievement may be creating a summer soundtrack almost everyone can agree on. (2.5 of 4) ―Talk Dirty‖ – a Top 5 hit that spawned a viral, celeb-packed video – is probably this spring‘s jammiest jam. From that moment that hand-clapping, horn-blowing groove kick in, everyone within earshot must assume the twerking position…this is the track that Usher and Chris Brown wish they had made. Derulo keeps the booty beats buping for much of the rest of his third album. (2 of 4 stars) the hypnotic slow wind of Wiggle, with requisite Snoop Dogg cameo, is sure to be Derulo‘s next radio hit. He delivers a bright performance throughout…Of the known quantities ―Talk Dirty‖ sounds like Macklemore‘s ―Thrift Shop‖ on Red Bull and Viagra, while ―Marry Me‖ shows Derulo‘s tender side. (3 of 4 stars) It‘s Sir Mix-a-Lot, 2014! Jason Derulo knows a thing or two about hit songs to make fans groove. Jason Derulo is tired of being Mr. Clean…fans will finally be able to see the real him: the down and dirty Jason Derulo. (3 of 5) Get over that crassness and Talk Dirty actually works a bit better than Tattoos… "Marry Me," "The Other Side," and "Vertigo" (with girlfriend Jordan Sparks) are all carried over from Tattoos and make this the best of both worlds, but even with sequencing that's a serious step toward making the album flow well, and Talk Dirty does feel like some post-traumatic stress therapy session mixed with a banging, ultra after-party. Consider it two EPs colliding together, or a bumpy compilation with massive singles, but certainly consider the highlights, and consider the lesser Tattoos a moot point. Throughout his recording career Derulo has veered away from classic hip-hop and R&B, preferring to err on the side of big, all-dancing pop numbers and silky ballads, and this is more true than ever on Tattoos. The album has its lusty floor-fillers for the club – see the brassy 2-Chainz featuring hit Talk Dirty – but also delves further across the emotional spectrum The Other Side, a single with a pounding pop chorus about the perils of risking a long-time friendship on a one night stand. Elsewhere on the LP, Derulo performs a stripped-down piano ballad with American Idol-winning popstar (and his real life girlfriend) Jordin Sparks on Vertigo, and ruminates on the breakdown of a relationship on the title track. As ever, though, Derulo‘s strength is in his unshakeably catchy hooks he may be known for his sexy bedroom hymns like "Vertigo" featuring his significant other Jordin Sparks, but this album is anything but somber or smooth. Instead, Talk Dirty explores his up-tempo party anthem side. Full of beat-driven singles with catchy hooks, JD leans on Snoop Dogg, Tyga, 2 Chainz, and more to help him get his point across. Derulo will have you on your feet from beginning to end Jason Derulo is dominating those airwaves, with his hits ‗Wiggle‘ and ‗Talk Dirty‘ virtually inescapable from radio — not that we‘re complaining! 2014 is totally the R&B star‘s year, and we can‘t get enough of his insanely catchy tracks, and neither can his fans. Derulo may have maintained a bit of a good boy persona through the success of his first few released albums. However, things are starting to heat up with Derulo‘s, ―Talk Dirty‖ hit single. Showing that he can evolve with his fans, Jason Derulo is an entertainer that can appeal to fans of all different genres of music. Showing early on that his live performances were filled with dancing, acrobatics, and pyrotechnics; Derulo has always given his all while up on stage. From award show performances to viral videos, the latest single from the R&B singer has sparked a fire that puts everyone in the dancing mood. 2014 is shaping up to be the year that Derulo conquers all! The naughty tone of ―Talk Dirty‖ also provided the perfect segue into Derulo‘s budding sex appeal… more than entertaining Consisting of 11 songs on the album, each song has a deep feel and meaning behind the lyrics. This is in fact an album that everyone should purchase! ‗Talk Dirty‘ showcases Derulo‘s different dimensions. And just like the album title suggests, the Miami native is indulging in some bawdy behavior as well. For Derulo, there‘s no time like the present to do just that. Jason again gives us a reason to be a fan of his work, supplies us with a good mix of energetic club anthems, like the title track of the album, as well as laid back smoothed out appeal. The album is nothing to sleep on, as are Mr. Derulo‘s talents. full of club bangers and great guest features. Talk Dirty is about as classic Derulo as any Derulo album could be. Meaning, the album is packed with dance-y radio jams, songs that are clearly written about Jordin Sparks (again, adorable) and a bunch of songs whose themes and content I‘m probably not allowed to describe in detail on this website. Jason Derulo opted for an edgier sound with his third studio album, Talk Dirty, and it's safe to say that he made the right choice… a feel good album with some standout moments. It's totally ridiculous and sort of nasty, but it's at least pretty seamless. Derulo is totally going after that booty...but in the most PG-13 way possible. He leaves no doubt about his desires but when it comes time for bedroom speak (I mean REAL bedroom speak), he brings in guest stars to talk dirty for him This is a dance-pop album we're dissecting, not Leonard Cohen. These songs were created to be played at parties and to get people moving in the club, and the lyrics are part of that construction. Derulo's singing about sex and whatnot because it's what he and his producers feel is going to make the song a big hit. the album is fun. I can enjoy the excitement in his depictions of one-night love as well as committed love. I think he's keeping up with his pop peers when it comes to execution and use of featured artists. It will be hard to pick a favorite, as the addictive collection shines Star quality: He has the moves and a smooth voice, plus the man knows how to pick a sample and make it a pop song. Jason Derulo is making a big splash on the music scene this year I really didn‘t want to like the 2 Chainz-assisted single but it grew on me massively. I‘m not alone. It‘s practically inescapable, playing on radio, television shows, sports arenas and even at a financial institution I did some banking recently. After quickly checking out Talk Dirty, I have a feeling some of his other tracks will do the same. From the sound of the album, Derulo wants to make you dance. But he is definitely getting in more touch with his R&B roots on this project. I wasn‘t the biggest fan of Derulo‘s most popular songs, but this latest project has me looking at him in a whole new way. (3 of 5) Derulo, who normally seems to writes songs based upon mood, must have cheered up quite a bit before the release of Talk Dirty. The album features songs that make you want to hit the club as soon as humanly possible and tear it up…Talk Dirty is Jason Derulo‘s best album to date, and I would highly recommend this record to anyone planning a summer get together, in need of work out tunes, or even one who travels. (B+ rating) Jason Derulo mixes his classic sound and style with something different on his latest album, Talk Dirty, with a track list loaded with club bangers and racy lyrics…Talk Dirty displays the singer‘s transition from the wild hormonal driven young bachelor to a mature young man that still keeps the party going but has learned to love and appreciate the finer things in life.