"Swalla" (often referred to by its catchy chorus "Swalla-la-la") is a high-energy dancehall and R&B track released on February 24, 2017, by American singer Jason Derulo [2]. The song features vocal contributions from Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and American R&B singer Ty Dolla $ign [2].
Experience the colorful choreography and official production in the music video below: Swala La La Song
Directed by Gil Green , the Official Music Video features bright, candy-colored aesthetics and professional choreography, contributing significantly to the song's viral success on platforms like YouTube and TikTok [3, 23]. "Swalla" (often referred to by its catchy chorus
The track is heavily influenced by Caribbean dancehall rhythms and includes a interpolation of the "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" hook by Ol' Dirty Bastard [2, 3]. The track is heavily influenced by Caribbean dancehall
Released via Warner Bros. Records, it was originally intended for an unreleased album titled 777 , but was eventually included on Derulo’s 2024 album Nu King [2].
StartingPoint102 notes that the lyrics heavily reference 21st-century capitalist symbols, including Instagram ("the Gram"), Snapchat ("the Snap"), and luxury brands like Christian Louboutin ("red bottom heels") [5]. Visuals and Commercial Success
The track was a collaborative effort written by Derulo, Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign, alongside LunchMoney Lewis, Robert Diggs, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Russell Jones [2]. Producer: The song was produced by Ricky Reed [2]. Musical Style and Lyrics
