Jason Derulo launched his career while still in his teens, first as a songwriter for other artists, and later excelled as a solo performer with a knack for scoring with dramatic commercial ballads and straightforward dance-pop numbers alike. Born to Haitian parents in Miramar, Florida, Derulo started singing at an early age. He attended performing arts schools in Florida and took some early stabs at music composition, writing his first song at the age of eight. His writing skills began attracting attention, and by his teenage years, Derulo had begun composing tracks for artists like Lil Wayne, Pitbull, and Pleasure P. He also co-wrote “Bossy” for New Orleans-based rapper Birdman, and made a guest appearance on the song, highlighting his ability as a vocalist.