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
"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].
The lyrics focus on party culture, nightlife, and wealth. According to Slang - Dictionary.com, the title "Swalla" is a slang pronunciation of "swallow," used in the context of drinking or sexual innuendo [10]. Swala La La Song
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].
Experience the colorful choreography and official production in the music video below: The track was a collaborative effort written by
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 has a runtime of approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds [12]. Released via Warner Bros
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].