Jason Derulo and Nora Fatehi have combined forces for a brand new song that will make you want to hit the dance floor.
The “Ridin’ Solo” singer, 35, joined the international songstress, 32, on the single “Snake,” a dance anthem that combines East Asian, Indian and Western pop influences. Derulo exclusively told Us Weekly that the connection between the two singers was “pretty instant.”
“We had a rehearsal the day before the shoot, and that was our first time meeting each other,” Derulo says. “I really feel like on that first day, after a few minutes, we locked right in, and the chemistry was pretty instant.”
Fatehi echoes Derulo’s sentiments, explaining that the pair “matched each other’s energy” and “got each other’s sense of humor right away.” She also shared that she and Derulo bonded over the choreography in the music video, which was done by India’s Rajit Dev. In the video for “Snake,” Derulo can be seen showing off some new dance moves that he learned from Fatehi — including the song’s signature “snake dance.”
“Nora is really good at belly dancing,” Derulo shares. “She does these incredible moves with her body that resemble a snake, and she wanted me to learn the snake dance. When I first saw it, I was like, ‘There’s no way I’m doing it.’ But she convinced me, and you can see it in the music video. How’d I do?”
Fatehi adds, “He was so synchronized with me, and I was amazed. He’s an incredible dancer, but this is not an easy move.”
Inspired by Fatehi’s Bollywood songs and produced by Tommy Brown, “Snake” features a catchy hook that “makes it easy for people worldwide to sing along, regardless of language,” according to Fatehi. Directed by Abderrafia Elabdioui and filmed in Morocco, the video brings an element of sex appeal, which begs the question: when do Derulo and Fatehi feel their sexiest?
“I feel the sexiest right after a workout, after I get in a good pump,” Derulo reveals.
“I feel like my body is at its best, and that’s when I feel sexiest and most confident.”
As for Fatehi, she channels her inner sexy when she’s performing.
“I feel the sexiest when I’m in my element on stage, in front of the camera, and when I’m moving my body with the music!” Fatehi shares. “There’s something about expressing yourself with music that is so liberating!”
“Snake” is available worldwide on all major streaming platforms.
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