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Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say [official Music Video] – Safe

: 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.

: Imogen Heap has stated she found the sample's use in a mainstream pop hit "not offensive" and appreciated that it gave her original work a "new lease of life". Chart Performance and Legacy Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say [Official Music Video]

The song and video are rooted in a real-life family story rather than Derulo's personal experience at the time. : Producer J

: It follows the lyrical plea of "so let me in, give me another chance," showing him worrying and waiting for her to forgive him. : Imogen Heap has stated she found the

: Derulo has noted that his brother and the girl eventually reconciled and became engaged, giving the song a "happy ending" in real life.