Derulo is only 26, but he’s already responsible for a lifetime of hits. (Photo courtesy of WBR). The Florida native got his start ghostwriting for the likes of Lil Wayne and Diddy, breaking through with debut single “Whatcha Say” in 2009. Since then, he’s notched 14 top 100 hits, including “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle” and 2015’s “Want To Want Me.”

Derulo started the new year with a bang, earning a spot on the 30 Under 30 Class of 2016 in the music category. He answered a battery of questions on his origins and influence for us below.

Date Of Birth: 09/21/89
Title: CEO Future History Records / Recording Artist / Entertainer
Twitter handle: @jasonderulo
College attended: AMDA graduate Residence: Los Angeles, California Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

Here are 17 Questions With Jason Derulo an under 30 Forbes Billionaire.

Are you a first-generation American? Yes

Are you married? No

How many children do you have, if any? None

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Both

How much student debt do you have? Zero

Who’s your dream mentor? Warren Buffett

Who’s your single biggest influence? Michael Jackson

What gadget can you not live without? Cell phone

What’s your go-to app? Snapchat (derulo_jason)

At what age did you decide on your profession? 5 years old

What’s the single most important trait for entrepreneurs? Work ethic

How do you define success? Success is when you can make money doing what you love.

Why did you decide to start your business/career? To change the world, get rich, [find] self fulfillment, be my own boss, follow my passion.

Where were you when you launched your business/career? I was a ghostwriter in LA writing songs for other artists.

What’s the best way to describe this generation? Antisocial

What’s the first song you learned by heart? “I Believe I Can Fly”

If you could listen to only one album for the rest of your life, what would it be, and why? Thriller. Every song is a masterpiece.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2016/01/05/17-questions-with-30-under-30-star-jason-derulo/

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