In his page-turning and inspiring first book legendary songwriter and recording artist Jason
Derulo shares his 15 rules for finding success in any pursuit and invites everyone-especially
artists and creators-to start on their path to greatness. In 2009 an 18-year-old son of
Haitian immigrants burst onto Billboard music charts with the instant #1 song Whatcha Say
which sampled a surprising hook and opened with what would prove to be one of the catchiest
lines in pop music history - the artist's own name sung out loud. Defying every possible odd
Jason Derulo cemented himself again and again hit after hit as one of the hardest working
singers dancers and performers in the world and a risk-taking force of nature. This is the
remarkable story of Derulo's come up told through the valuable principles that guided and
propelled him toward artistic excellence. Waking at 4am to catch buses across Miami so he could
attend performing arts schools on scholarship entering himself into local singing competitions
at the mall on the weekends and penning hundreds of songs before he ever saw the inside of a
recording studio Derulo's commitment to his dream - and dedication to seeing it come true - is
the stuff of legend. But it was during his reinvention in 2020 after becoming one of the most
followed creators on TikTok that he realized his personal rules for self-mastery and success
are applicable anywhere for anyone under any circumstance. Now he writes It's your turn.
Like Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights and Jay Shetty's Think Like A Monk Sing Your Name Out
Loud: 15 Rules for Living Your Dream takes readers into the mind of one of the most consistent
dominating and versatile artists alive. Derulo reflects in his own words on the defining
moments of his career thus far most notably the wins and losses that strengthened his
signature style of creative pursuit and offers his fifteen rules for turning goals into reality
- where numbers mean everything obstacles are opportunities closed doors are meant to be
opened failure is inevitable and good lighting is non-negotiable. Some of the rules that
Derulo offers in this book: TAKE RISKS. Failure Is Good. YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR ROUTINE.
Train Repetitively for Your Success. THOSE WHO CAN DO. Those Who Can't Become Critics. RESPECT
THE HIVE. Your Copilots Are as Important as the Destination.
