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Producer J.R. Rotem delved into his prolific career, highlighting his work on Plies' hits "Bust It Baby" and "Becky," and his pivotal role in signing Jason Derulo. Rotem, reflecting on his successful collaborations with Plies, revealed the profound impact of his songs in different regions, noting that while his music resonated strongly in Miami, the buzz wasn't as palpable in his Los Angeles base.
Rotem's signing of Jason Derulo came after a slip where a major hit "Replay," originally intended for Sean Kingston, catapulted Derulo to stardom. He credited MySpace as a key platform in discovering Derulo during its nascent social media days. Rotem also discussed his creative process, emphasizing his focus on music production rather than lyrics, and shared insights into his early career highs, including multiple Producer of the Year awards from BMI.
